Relationship Centered Training(tm) holistic, innovative & humane techniques. Seminars worldwide on behavior, relationship, Enriched Puppy, CARAT, RAT, FAT, more. Consultant to service dog groups.

 

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Training Equipment: Best training equipment: the minds of dog & handler. To help achieve that, buckle or martingale collar or well fitting harness are preferred training equipment. Otherwise, as little as possible.

 

Training Philosophy: Building/repairing the dog/human connection at foundation level. Emphasis on respectful, humane & enjoyable relationships. Reward rich training within the context of a mutually rewarding shared life.

 

Locations Served: Traveling throughout the US & internationally. See my website for locations scheduled.

 

Suzanne Clothier has been working with animals professionally since 1977, with a deep background of experience that includes obedience, agility, puppy testing, breeding, Search and Rescue, conformation, instructing, kennel management and canine midwifery. She is well respected for her holistic Relationship Centered Training™ approach to dogs and the people that love them. She has taught in the US, Canada, Belgium, Holland, Italy, Japan, Australia, New Zealand and UK. An award winning author of books, booklets, videos & many articles, her book, Bones Would Rain from the Sky: Deepening Our Relationships With Dogs (2002) has received wide spread praise from every corner of the dog world, and twice was included in the Wall Street Journal's list of Top 5 Dog Books. Her innovative developments include: -- CARAT: a behavior assessment scoring system -- Clothier Puppy & IFT tests: developed to be used with CARAT -- RAT (Relationship Assessment Tool) for rapid evaluation of handler/dog dynamics -- FAT (Functional Assessment Tracking) -- Various RCT techniques such as Treat/Retreat, Ghost Handling, Really Real Relaxation, Puppy Politeness Poker and more -- The Enriched Puppy Protocol (in use at major guide dog schools & with enlightened breeders) A breeder of German Shepherds, she brings a unique perspective to the entire lifespan of the dog from conception to death. A creative and thoughtful trainer, her innovative techniques are humane and effective, and have helped countless dogs and their handlers find satisfying relationships. Considered a trainer of trainers, her seminars are in demand worldwide. She currently has limited availability for in-person or telephone consultations, and is working on new materials and DVDs.