Susan Miller
Susan’s journey as a dog trainer began while volunteering at a local South Orange County shelter and while raising her own adopted dogs. Each dog faced unique challenges which motivated Susan to seek out a means of helping them to learn while building a relationship based on trust and understanding.
Over the years, she has worked with hundreds of dogs of different ages, temperaments and breeds. Not only teaching basic obedience, but also working with dogs on a large variety of problem behaviors, such as reactivity, aggression and anxiety issues.
Training Philosophy
At A Pooch’s Pace is dedicated to helping dogs and their humans enjoy a relationship based on trust and understanding.
We educate and coach the owner on management and training techniques that will create the well-mannered, confident and happy dog that you have always wanted. We train the dog using positive, reward based methods that are effective and fun.
Services
- Puppy Programs: Including K-9 Kindergarten, Potty Training, Crate Training and Mouthing/Chewing Issues
- Clicker Training
- Basic through Advanced Obedience Training
- Loose Leash Walking/Leash Manners
- Behavior Modification Training for Fear, Frustration, Anxiety, Aggression and Reactivity Issues
- In-home Private Lessons
- Day Training/Mid-day Walk Programs
- Limited Board and Train
Certifications
- Certified Behavior Consultant Canine (CBCC-KA)
- Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA) through CCPDT
- AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator
- AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Instructor
Specializations
Puppy Training, Basic Obedience, Advanced Obedience, Loose Leash Walking, Behavior Modification, Canine Good Citizen
Training Methods
Positive, reward based methods
Customer Reviews
Susan is an excellent trainer. She really helped us understand why our dog, Marshmallow, was going crazy every time she saw a dog while we were out walking. Susan also taught our dog to walk nicely on a leash without pulling. It is such a pleasure walking Marshmallow now, even my husband enjoys getting her out for her walks.
Georgia, Don and Marshmallow – Ladera Ranch
Susan did a fantastic job with our new puppy, Donahue. She was so patient and kind throughout all of our training sessions. She really did make learning fun for our whole family. I would recommend Susan and At A Pooch’s Pace to anyone looking for help training their dog.
The Wallace Family – Trabuco Canyon
We purchased the puppy training package and could not have been happier with the results. It was such a great experience watching our puppy, C.J. learn all of his commands and learning how to work with him in the future. People always compliment us on what a happy and well-behaved dog he is. We always tell them what a great trainer and experience we had with Susan Miller. Reasonably priced too!
Melody, Mike and C.J the wonder dog – Newport Beach, Ca
