Susan Geib

Susan Geib started her career conducting group classes and private lessons through a major pet care chain for three years. In 1999, she opened Dog’s Play and Training Center. For seventeen years, she cared for thousands of dogs at her facility which offered training, daycare, boarding and grooming. In 2016, she sold Dog’s Play and opened Just Rewards Dog Training. This new venture allowed her the opportunity to concentrate solely on helping dogs and their owners with their training needs.

Training Philosophy

Susan Geib uses positive, scientific-based training methods. She believes in rewarding good behavior and never uses fear or intimidation to train dogs. She emphasizes that behavior that is rewarded is repeated.

Services

• In-Home Consultation: This is an initial consultation that takes place in the client's home. During the consultation, Susan Geib will discuss the client's training goals and develop a plan to meet those goals. The consultation costs $180.00 for an hour and a half.
• Coaching: This service involves Susan Geib working with the client and their dog together, teaching the client how to train their dog. This is a good option for owners who want to participate in their dog's training from start to finish, have the time and availability needed for success, or just need help getting started. Single lessons cost $140/hour, and pre-paid packages of three or more lessons cost $125/hour.
• Day Training: This service involves Susan Geib training the dog for the client. The advantage of day training is that Susan Geib can jump start the desired behaviors, while allowing the dog to stay in the comfort of their own home. Susan Geib then shows the client how to maintain the behavior(s) in a transfer session. This is a good option for owners who are overwhelmed by their dog's behavior, or who are busy and don't have the time needed for successful results. A pre-paid package of three training sessions and one transfer lesson costs $500 ($125/hour).
• Customized Training Packages: Susan Geib is happy to customize training packages for individual needs.

Certifications

• Certified Pet Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA)
• Fear Free Certified Animal Trainer
• Association of Professional Dog Trainers- Professional member
• Certified Therapy Dog Handler with Heart of Texas Therapy Dogs and Alliance Therapy Dogs

Specializations

Susan Geib specializes in in-home training. She can help with a variety of common behavior issues, such as housetraining, jumping up, chewing, pulling on leash, etc. She can also help dogs learn to relax at the groomer or veterinarian, prepare for a group training class, and more.

Training Methods

Susan Geib uses positive reinforcement training methods. She believes in rewarding good behavior and never uses fear or intimidation to train dogs.

Customer Reviews

“Before we called Just Rewards, our dog Bubbles, was a mess. She would go nuts when the doorbell rang, pull at the leash, and was generally a bit obnoxious when company came over. Now, she minds!!! Yes, she still barks when the doorbell rings, but then we give the down command and she stops. The first time I saw that, I about fell over. Way to go Susan. THANK YOU!

I have known Susan and Joe Geib for at least 12 years. They took care of my dog at their daycare, boarding and training center. They cared for my dog as if she were their own. When I got my new puppy, Gracie, I called Susan to come to the house and help me as Gracie was a biter. I was desperate for help! Susan came over within a day to help with the biting as well as other issues. I was so impressed with her training abilities. Susan makes the lesson easy to understand and implement. One of the valuable benefits Susan offers is the ability to follow up with her to get clarification on anything she teaches you. It is now a couple of weeks later and Gracie has improved after using the techniques Susan suggested to help her. I highly recommend Susan Geib and Just Rewards Training.

Thank you so much, Susan, for your fabulous help in training Wendy! She was a VERY energetic, uncontrollable puppy…and now she has such wonderful manners and is a sweetheart for us and our guests! She follows our commands, and what a joy that she listens when we ask her to sit and stay! We can trust her when we open doors, and that is so important for her safety. You have taught Wendy so much, and we are so appreciative! You are truly a fantastic trainer!!

Even after raising four dogs, I learned so much working with Susan and the professional dog trainers at Just Rewards Dog Training. I was thrilled, during each training session, to have at least one Ah Ha moment. We adopted an 11 month old, Golden Retriever, requiring house training, walk-around-the-block training, and command training. In less than 3 months, she has access to the house, walks without pulling, and comes when called. It’s important to know that Susan teaches you how to communicate with the dog and to create an environment where you and the dog have success. On the days I worked with Susan, my husband would ask, “What did Susan teach you today? In addition to the life-changing training, you get insight like when and how to socialize your dog. Also, you have access to a great resource for cool toys that help keep the dog busy when you need to be busy or away.