Sue Thibedeau
Sue Thibedeau has had a passion for dogs all her life and has enjoyed working with them in a variety of capacities over the years. Her experience includes working as a vet tech, breeding Labs and competing them in obedience, serving as a dog club 4H leader, and raising puppies to become seeing eye dogs for the national organization Guiding Eyes for the Blind. She also spent the past 18 years as Animal Control Officer.
Training Philosophy
Sue Thibedeau believes strongly that dogs should love training and participate willingly. She uses reward-based, force-free methods, and will never use an electronic, prong or choke collars.
Services
One on one training customized to address your specific needs. Sue can help with:
- Manners
- Basic obedience
- Puppy training and socialization
- Cooperative care and husbandry
- Leash walking
- Coming when called
- Barking and lunging on leash
The initial visit is an hour and half and subsequent sessions 1 hour.
After each session, Sue will email you customized plans and your homework.
Included in your fee is unlimited contact between sessions via email.
Certifications
CTC, CPDT-KA
Training Methods
Reward-based, force-free
Customer Reviews
"Sue really took the time to understand the problem, gave me the tools necessary to work on the behavior, and then followed-up with our homework and to see how things were progressing. I highly recommend her dog training services."
"Companion Dog Training helped my leash reactive dog to be able to go out and walk in public without losing his cool! We are ever so grateful to Sue for her solid advice, ease in teaching, and all positive training methods. We highly recommend her!"
"Sue's methods are positive, they work and my dog absolutely loves her! I've given her name and information to all my friends and family looking to train or board their dog and will continue to!"
We've got the answers for your questions
Seriously, if you have any questions about training your dog, we have the answers.
We have created a directory of licensed dog trainers specializing in positive reinforcement methods. These trainers are not affiliated with Dogo, and all information is gathered from publicly available sources. Each profile provides a brief overview of the trainer's experience and expertise.
Start by evaluating your dog's needs and identifying your training objectives. Each trainer's profile provides insights into their areas of expertise. Match these with your dog's character and your goals to find the ideal fit.
All trainers listed here are certified professionals with extensive knowledge of positive reinforcement techniques.
Positive reinforcement centers on rewarding preferred behaviors, ensuring a pleasant learning journey for your dog. This humane approach is scientifically proven to be the most effective long-term training method, strengthening the bond between you and your pet. By consistently rewarding good behavior, your dog learns to associate actions with positive outcomes, leading to lasting improvements and a happier companion.
Yes, they are. Trainers are adept in basic obedience or intricate behavioral challenges. Browse their profiles to identify a trainer who specializes in the particular issues you wish to address.
Simply click on the preferred trainer's profile to access their contact details. From there, you can get in touch to discuss your requirements and set up training appointments.
Group sessions offer a communal setting where your dog learns general obedience alongside other dogs. In contrast, private sessions grant focused attention, making them perfect for targeted behavior modifications or individualized training agendas.
All trainers are committed to positive reinforcement techniques and steer clear of any harsh or punitive methods. Their primary goal is to make training a joyous journey for you and your dog.
Results depend on factors like your dog's nature, the specific behaviors in question, and your training consistency. While many clients observe improvements in just a few sessions, it's crucial to be patient and persistent.
Reach out to the trainer you're interested in to discuss possibly attending a session. It's a great way to get a feel for their approach and see if it aligns with your expectations.
