Here is Sonny, when we first got him, I couldn't even breathe. Suzanne and I had met a couple of years before when I went and rescued a dog that was brain damaged (though we didn't know it at the time) Suzanne came out and was so helpful and supportive and we developed a great friendship. When it came time to put Baby Puppy down due to her mental retardation, Suzanne cried right along with me. She had been a great support to me during that emotional time. Baby Puppy is in heaven now and Suzanne has moved away from where I lived, however, I called her when we got Sonny and even though she could not be with me face to face to train, she helped me for hours over the phone and sent me various instructions and again gave me the confidence to train Sonny with her help over the phone. Suzanne has a love for dogs that I have never seen before, but it's the love for the dogs owners too that make her exceptional and above all the rest. Thank you Suzanne for not only being my dog trainer long distance, but also being my friend.

Guinness is a 7 year old Jack Russell terrier we adopted from the Durham Animal Shelter two years ago. He was a wonderful, sweet dog with one major issue: he was aggressive towards other dogs which made walking on a leash in areas where other dogs would be difficult and having visiting dogs impossible. After working with Guinness ourselves for awhile, we decided to see if a trainer could help. Suzanne was willing to work with us, but honest that getting Guinness to even tolerate other dogs around would be very difficult. After only a few sessions, Guinness was like a new dog! It’s truly amazing that Guinness can now walk on leash past other dogs without a problem, and we can even have other dogs in our house without an uproar. Thanks again! Alana and Glenn

Eliot has always been a good dog, but before I started training with Suzanne he had rather selective hearing. She taught me how to set boundaries and proper dominance with my dog, while still maintaining the playful, loving relationship we enjoy.

Now after working with her, I can trust Eliot off-leash virtually anywhere and continue to be impressed with his progression in training. He has become a good dog citizen and well rounded canine.

On a cold January night we lost one of our best friends, a 14-year old chocolate lab named Dan L. Boone. A few weeks later my husband was ready to look for a new puppy, however for me the heartache was too fresh and I did not want to hear anything about a new dog. However, my husband paid no attention and started calling around to find another lab with a good bloodline. He called people from all over the country, traveling, looking at puppies but nothing felt right.“. “ Just not what I’m looking for” he would say.

Then one day we were able to locate a former employee who raised labs. She just happened to have a litter of pups almost ready to go. Three of the puppies were not spoken for and we were welcome to come see them. She also mention a one-year old male that had been in training for the New York Port Authority and had just been returned to her because he did not like heights and was going to be cut from the program.

After spending 3 hours trying to decide which puppy to bring home (they were all so cute) I asked if we could see the one year old. My husband took him outside in a snow-covered yard while I watched from the window. We fell in love with him and decided he was the one for us.

The challenge started immediately. “Ben” (short for Bentley) would not get into our pickup truck. My husband had to lift him in and he laid on my lap and did not move for the next hour as we drove home. When we got home he was really, really scared. For days he kept his tail pulled under and showed no signs of affection. We then realized that we needed to un-train everything he had learned.

We spent hours sitting on the floor, talking softly to him, giving him massages and playing music, he especially liked classical.

He would lie on the floor and be very relaxed. After a few weeks I enrolled him in an 8-week basic obedience class. He was very apprehensive but loved being around other dogs. Making progress I signed up for another 8-week session. Wanting to go onto more advance training I searched the Internet for a trainer. I found Suzanne and couldn’t believe she was only a few miles away!

From the moment “Ben” and I met Suzanne I knew this was going to be a great experience. She looks at each dog as an individual and helps to build the relationship between the dog and owner. Suzanne is soft spoken, does not show partiality to one breed over another and knows what the owner needs to do to correct the dog’s bad habits. I relate her to a “Dog Whisper” she knows how to read dogs and their habits.

“Ben” loved Suzanne he relaxed and was willing to do what was asked. With Suzanne’s help Ben received his Canine Good Citizen Certificate and a few months later passed the International Therapy Dog test.

Today, thanks to Suzanne’s help, “Ben” is a very spoiled, very happy, and very well behaved pet. He loves when we visit retirement homes and even has his own fan club. As soon as the residents hear Ben is in the building they all come looking for him. What a joy to see the smiles one everyone’s face, including Ben.

Very helpful and fun. Easy to learn. Well worth the time. Very Knowledgeable. R.F.

When we first brought our puppy of 7 1/2 weeks home, we knew we needed help.Neither of us had raised a puppy before and our frustration levels were rising fast. Through word of mouth, from 3 different people, we first heard the name Suzanne. Everyone talked so highly of this person and we knew we just had to call her. In such a short time we realized we had made a perfect choice. Suzanne gave us the tools necessary to not only co-exist with our new puppy, but also helped us become the family we are today. What attracted us to Superior Dog Training was Suzanne's obvious love of her job and of animals.

We especially love the way she personally greets each dog at every class and takes time to get on the floor and interact with them. She is commited to address every issue, large or small, and offer many soultions to try. We attended her beginner puppy class and are curently signed up for her intermediate class. Thank you Suzanne for being a great resource, a dedicated professional and a wonderful friend. M&S M.

Suzanne was great with Dulcie. She paid attention to Dulcie's personality and geared her training to Dulcie's needs. She also made sure that my husband and I knew how to continue to train Dulcie after the class was finished. We all learned a lot! Thanks. K.L.

Suzanne not only loves working with dogs, she gives 110% of herself to all aspects of the training process. Maycha my Dutch Shepherd and I learned a lot while having fun. Maycha now heels,comes when she is called and exhibits fewer bad behaviors. Thanks for everything Suzanne. S.F.

Freckles was 6 months old when we met Suzanne at a local pet store. My girls and I were thrilled to finally be dog owners but found the task of raising a puppy difficult. Suzanne came to our home and neighborhood and taught us the behaviors of dogs and how to communicate with our new family member.

Freckles took to her right away as if to say, "finally someone who understands me!" She was warm, friendly, enthusiastic and very encouraging at a time when we were overwhelmed. She helped my entire family and I develop a strong bond with Freckles and shape him into an obedient, loyal and delightful family pet. We continued with Suzanne from basic to intermediate training. Her classroom structure and style of teaching made the task of training with other dogs and destractions fun and rewarding. Suzanne has taken us from overwhelmed to overjoyed with our new family member. We're thrilled we met on that fated day and freckles has enjoyed every moment with her!

Thank you, Suzanne. Some day soon when Freckles officially becomes a therapy dog and touches the lives of those in need...our hearts will look to you with gratitude!

Sasha, a one year old Husky was a gift from my sister. Two years ago, I lost my best friend, Brandy, a nine year old Boxer female. I wasn’t sure I even wanted another dog. My sister brought Sasha home from the S.P.C.A. She was three months old and unmanageable. Brandy was the perfect dog. She ate, slept, and played occasionally. She fit right into my life style. She was not destructive, she didn’t jump on strangers, and most of all, she was gentle and loving. Sasha’s introduction into my life was less than perfect. Sasha was all the things that Brandy was not.

She was timid and shy. She was destructive with furniture, and she jumped on everyone and everything. In addition to that, she barked constantly. Prior to having Suzanne come into my home, I was ready to take Sasha back to the S.P.C.A. or look for a family who could give her a good home. She jumped on the baby and that behavior really scared me. Brandy would have never done that and I wasn’t sure what to do. My vet, Alpha, recommended Suzanne. After one week, Sasha showed an amazing ability to listen and to calm down. Prior to having Suzanne to my home, I couldn’t even take Sasha for a walk because she would take me out at the knees and run in circles. Once Suzanne began to work with her and ME, I learned how to communicate to Sasha in a language that she would understand and feel more comfortable with her.

I walk Sasha twice a day (once before work and once after work). Her personality has changed and I feel my life has less chaos since Suzanne worked with Sasha. Most and foremost, through this experience and training, I learned that Sasha was not my Brandy and her personality was different and needed to be respected. I also learned that I could get comfortable having another dog and it could be a wonderful experience. I learned that I have a responsibility to Sasha and owning a dog is a life time commitment. Thank you Suzanne for all of your help! Maria.

Suzanne's dog training lessons are absolutely the best! Not only are they convenient, because Suzanne works around your schedule, but the results are amazing. Our dog Molson was rescued from a shelter and definitely a "diamond in the rough." After working with Suzanne he is now the perfect family pet. Now that we have completed basic obedience training we are looking forward to the advanced/Canine Good Citizen training. We always reccoment Suzanne to everyone we know. P.M.

"We Believe that with Suzanne's help, this greatly improved our dog Caseys' learning curve. Suzanne showed us valualbe tips and training techniques that proved very helpful while following up on his training between sessions." K.H.

A sister was boughrt for Casey and she has picked up the training like a champ. Roxey and Casey are the perfect pair.

"Our experience with Suzanne (Superior Dog Training) has been wonderful. Because of our busy lives we were looking for someone to come to our home to help us train our Golden Retriever puppy, Oliver. We were very impressed with Suzanne’s knowledge, experience and most of all, her compassion and love for animals.

Not only has Suzanne helped train Oliver but, she has helped us find another puppy to love. Her expertise help us find a perfect match for our family. Now Oliver has a new Golden Retriever “sister”, Ginger.

You might think having two puppies is overwhelming, but not when you have Suzanne helping you every step of the way. Thanks to Suzanne, having two puppies to love is just double the fun! Thank you Suzanne for all your guidance." D.B.

"Suzanne's love for the dogs comes through in her teaching and concern for a good relationship between owner and dog. She helped my family greatly with Phoebe." R.D.

"When we got Brutus, he was unmanageable. After the 1st week of training with Suzanne, we noticed a dramatic difference. Brutus is now a compeletly different dog than when we 1st got him. He is obedient, but most importantly, Suzanne has taught us how to be better owners. We have continued with Suzanne in advanced training because the results have been so good." C.S.

"Suzanne is a true animal lover! We saw immediate behavior changes after one lesson." R.P.

"Suzanne's training was fabulous and exactly what we needed for our sweet, but very large and very active Lab. In addition to teaching Kobi (and me) the basic commands, she also worked with special concerns at home, like not taking things off the table, getting into the trach cans, and digging holes outside. Training with Suzanne was a wonderful experience and I would recommend her program for everyone." P.Y.