About Us

Susan Oshie, owner of Paws4training, puts her vast knowledge and experience to work training dogs and puppies to be well-mannered pets. Susan is a professional dog trainer and Licensed Veterinary Technician with more than 20 years of experience in the field. Her vast training experience includes a 2 year training internship and was an instructor at Downtown Dog Lounge conducting puppy socialization, basic/intermediate obedience, beginning agility and Canine Good Citizen classes, and teaching puppy classes Ahimsa as a temp for a month.

Before starting Paws4training, Susan began her career at Pilchuck Veterinary Hospital, and then went on to become a Licensed Veterinary Technician. She has worked as a Surgical Technician at the Animal Surgical Clinic of Seattle, Green Lake Animal Hospital, and Eastlake Veterinary Hospital.

Susan's dog training and veterinary technician experience has enhanced her passion for promoting the health and well being of animals. Her invaluable skills have helped over 1,000 dogs to become well-trained pets that their owners are proud to live with. Susan continues her education by attending seminars and workshops presented by top trainers and behaviorists in the field such as Dr. Ian Dunbar PhD, BVetMed, MRCVS, CPDT and Terry Ryan, CPDT and Pia Silvani, CPDT.. Suzanne Hetts, PH.D CAAB and Daniel Q Estep, Ph.d CAAB, Animal Behavior Associates

Recent continuing education seminars: 2010

Animal Behavior Associates:

Behavior History Taking Skills
Fundamentals of Learning
Shining the Light on Science of Canine Behavior
Summertime Noise Phobias in Dogs
Can You Tell When It is Separation Anxiety or Not
Developing Safe Relations with Children and Dogs
Introducing Your Dog to Baby

Pia Silvani:
Becomong a Great Dog Trainer
Conducting a Successful "Feisty Fido" Class

 

Susan is an active member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers and the Society of Veterinary Behavior Technicians.

Susan lives with a her 8 year old cat named "Allie" and and on July 6, 2010 had to say goodbye to her 16 year old Cocker Spaniel "Nellie". At present, Susan is very empathetic to new puppy owners, as she recently adopted, Eloise, a 11 month old Cavalier Spaniel mix puppy. Eloise keeps busy reminding Susan each day about puppyhood with all its challenges and delights!

Association of Pet Dog Trainers.

Assistant Trainiers:

Leah Little

Leah has been a huge animal lover all her life! She knew she wanted to work with animals, so did some research and found Animal behavior College. She graduated with honors in May 2008. She has had many pets such as cats, dogs, frogs, and fish! Leah currently has two cats, and enjoys the company of two other family cats and two dogs, Archie and Chip, whom are both Brittneys.