Susan Smith

United States, Arizona, San Tan Valley, AZ

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Susan Smith

About this trainer

Raising Canine, LLC offers remote education, training, marketing, and business products and services tailored for professional trainers and consultants, along with behavior consulting for pet dog owners.

The company’s founder, Susan, holds certifications including CPDT-KA, CDBC, CTC, and CAP1. Raising Canine advocates for motivational training methods and tools, primarily utilizing clickers and flat collars, while relying on scientific principles to inform behavior modification.

Susan is a co-author of ‘Positive Gun Dogs,’ the first book in the United States advocating positive training for bird dogs, and has contributed numerous articles to publications such as The Dog Trainer’s Resource and APDT Chronicle of the Dog Collection. Additionally, she is a contributing author to the book ‘Top Tips From Top Trainers.’

Raising Canine was the first to provide a wide variety of remote courses and seminars for professional dog trainers, offering high-quality, science-based information and established business principles. The company also hosts an online school for professional dog trainers seeking comprehensive education in learning and behavior principles, as well as practical training and business management.

Raising Canine’s ongoing mission is to provide quality education, products, and services to professionals within the animal community. The company remains a leading remote education service, delivering cutting-edge information to trainers, consultants, and dog owners.

Susan has been actively involved in various roles within professional organizations, including serving on the CCPDT Advisory Board and the Review Panel Committee for the IAABC. She has also contributed to the APDT and IAABC in various roles, demonstrating a commitment to the advancement of professional standards within the industry.

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