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Alberta SPCA Annual Conference
Called ‘ground-breaking’ by vets and ‘life altering’ by owners, “Susan Overfield’s work is noteworthy in that she focuses our attention on the dog’s behavioral properties, on its social identity…
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BOSS Dog Clinic Ft Worth TX – April 13
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BOSS Dog Clinic Havre MT
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Whitefish MT Private Consultations & BOSS Dog Clinic
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Havre, MT
BOSS Dog Clinic sponsored by Bear Paw Vet. Contact for information or to sign up. All breeds, all ages. Give your dogs the best holiday ever.
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Bozeman, MT
Accepting appointments for Private Consultations November 17th & 18th in Bozeman, MT.
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Denver, CO — Sept. 17th
I will be in the Denver CO area doing private consultations. Please contact me using the Contact Susan tab on the right side of this page should you wish to arrange an appointment.
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San Diego CA — Sept 12-13th
Want a well-behaved dog? A limited number of private consultation appointment openings still available for San Diego, CA
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Libby MT – Aug 25th
On Saturday 25, Aug 2012 I will be in the Libby area to help dogs. A small BOSS Dog Clinic and private consultations will be offered. Please contact me using the Contact Susan tab on the right side of this …
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BOSS DOG CLINIC
BOSS DOG CLINIC Saturday 21, July 2012 9 a.m. to about 4 p.m. Bear Paw Veterinary Service, 5051 Us Highway 2 NW, Havre, MT 59501 Start your dog correctly, teach him good manners. Fix behavioral problems. All breeds, all ages. …
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Private Consultation
A 2-hour private consultation for all ages and breeds, for a maximum of 2 dogs, either in your home or at Overfield Kennels. This consultation will focus on both general and specific behavior problems of the dog(s) and educating the …
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Ft. Worth TX BOSS Dog Clinic
A dog, an owner, a partnership for life. BOSS Dog Clinics differ greatly from conventional obedience-based methods by teaching positive social behaviors that dogs need and owners want. Taught in a common-sense, no gimmick, no frills way that’s easy to …
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MTVMA 2012 Summer Meeting
Speaking engagement at the Montana Veterinary Medical Association 2012 Summer Meeting.
“Susan (Overfield) is a wonderful instructor and has a command over dogs and the people that they own. Cut Bank Animal Shelter uses Susan’s training techniques and psychology of dogs with every animal that we handle. We have had no …
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BOSS Dog Shelter Staff Training
A staff training seminar will be held for the Stafford Animal Shelter in the BOSS Dog method. How a relinquished dog is handled, from the moment a shelter receives him, is of paramount importance to the dog’s overall psychological, social, …
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The Truth About Dogs – Straight Talk
Top dog handlers around the world know something about dogs that you, and many others, don’t. Come learn. It’s FREE A one-hour, interactive discussion about dogs. Everything you’ve wanted to know about your dog, how and what he thinks, why …
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BOSS Dog Clinic — Dedman Foundation
Have a bad dog, problem dog, good dog, shy dog, stubborn dog – any kind of dog? Then don’t miss Susan Overfield’s BOSS Dog Clinic. A dog, an owner, a partnership for life. BOSS Dog Clinics differ greatly from conventional …
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BOSS Dog Clinic
Have a bad dog, problem dog, good dog, shy dog, stubborn dog – any kind of dog? Then don’t miss Susan Overfield’s BOSS Dog Clinic.
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DUH! Moments From Dog Studies
I have run across several studies of dogs and their various aspects of behavior from the past two or three years. They all seem to me, if anyone exercised one ounce of common sense, to be DUH! Moments that have world-wide anecdotal and observed basis, but have somehow made it into the “study” realm.
BOSS Dog Clinic
A dog, an owner, a partnership for life. BOSS Dog Clinics differ greatly from conventional obedience-based methods by teaching positive social behaviors that dogs need and owners want. Taught in a common-sense, no gimmick, no frills way that’s easy to …
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Saturday Dogs…and the Owners they Trained
The anecdotal, laugh-out-loud stories outline a proven approach unique in the family dog world as it leads owners to focus on the dog’s behavior and social identity in a relationship-oriented way. Each dog has a different issue. Each owner a …
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Aahhtt!! T-shirt
Pre-shrunk 100% cotton unisex t-shirts. Available in solid black with white lettering or solid white with black lettering.
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Customized Aahhtt!! T-shirt
Put your favorite picture of your dog on our Aahhtt!! T-shirt. Pre-shrunk, 100% cotton unisex t-shirt. Available in solid black with white lettering or solid white with black lettering.
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Aahhtt!! Scoop-It Bowl
The scoop n’ serve dog food bowl features a large hand slot that allows for scooping from the bag.
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Aahhtt!! Heavy-duty Leads
These leads are heavy-duty single-play nylon, made with the best hardware available and stitched with premium nylon thread. All leads feature an 8-inch handle and nickel bolt snap.
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Anne K., Great Falls, MT
Great clinic! And a great hands on fund raiser! Amazing to see the change in so many different dogs in such a short period of time. I have had the good fortune to work with Susan before and am a …
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What an Owner Should Know
We’ve looked at many issues. What every dog owner must know is that the behavioral- obedience level they attain with their dog is directly a result of the quality of the dog that the breeder produced, the quality of the …
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Dog Training Factories
One of the most important choices an owner makes, other than picking a dog, is picking a “trainer”. I want to offer an overview of the certification situation now being touted by many dog training schools and the different types …
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Types of Dog Obedience “Trainers”
There are four types of dog trainers out there (though there are some shades of gray between them and we will go into what, I believe, makes a quality HANDLER no “trainer” at the end of this long section.) The …
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Dog Training Myths
I want to talk about some basic myths in dog “training” so that you will better understand my method and why it works so well. I warn you now, exploding these myths (as well as what we have discussed previously) …
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What True Dog Handlers Know
Every true dog handler knows that no two dogs are alike. You can’t work them exactly the same—their specific needs, responses, behavioral patterns and a myriad of other factors come into play each and every time you deal with them. …
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The History of Modern Dog Training
The History of Modern Dog Training There was a time that we lived, worked, and depended upon dogs and their skills, their intelligence, their very presence, for our livelihoods, safety, food, and companionship in our daily lives and, sometimes, lonely …
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Dogs, Training and a Different View
I have been extremely lucky during my life to be able to do that which I love most—work with dogs. I have met, worked and associated with some incredibly talented true ‘dog people’, both here and abroad. Most people refer …
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Methodology Overview
Most dog owners are confused by the seemingly infinite choices of dog trainers and dog training classes on the market today. When they begin to look for obedience training for dogs, they are overwhelmed with claims. Dog trainers are now …
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Michael M., North Carolina
I was taught how to work with my dog by Susan. My dog, Brooke, can go everywhere with me and I trust her completely. She knows what she can and cannot do and behaves so well people as me who …
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Cathy H., Tacoma, WA
I took my dog to Susan’s dog camp because I had heard how well her training worked and I had a friend whose dog had gone to Susan and I was really impressed with how well he minded. What really …
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N.S., Taiwan
My husband is in the military and was away most of the time. We got an Airedale puppy for the family, but I had the responsibility of making it behave. He was a very stubborn puppy and by 10 weeks …
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T. P. D., TX
We took our dog to Susan when it was almost three-months old. By starting her that young we have never had any behavior or obedience problems. Susan taught us how to work with her and what to expect as she …
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R. B., Bozeman MT
Our dog suddenly began trying to bite us when we fed her or removed her food bowl and resisting when we tried to put her in a crate. We had heard Susan worked with dogs and got immediate results, so …
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B.H., Cascade, WA
My mom made me go to a clinic that Susan had because my dog was being crazy. He jumped on us, didn’t come when we wanted, chased our cows and didn’t sit and stay. I was in 4-H obedience, but …
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Sharon E., Conrad, MT
When Susan talks, all the dogs listen. Our collie has learned so much from attending her classes. He was so excited to see Susan at the second class that he ran right up and jumped on her. He has learned …
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Polly & Norm C., Great Falls, MT
Our dog training experience with Susan was invaluable. Using voice commands (no choke chains or snacks), our dogs learned obedience and we learned to trust and communicate with our dogs. Within minutes of our first visit with our first dog, …
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Ed D., Great Falls, MT
Having Susan show us how to work with our dog was one of the most positive and beneficial experiences we and our dog could have had. Our dog, Rio, is our first rescue dog and we were not real sure …
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Pam H., Great Falls, MT
I cannot say enough about Susan Overfield’s training methods. I started with her with my unruly lab, Sadie, who had been through ‘traditional’ obedience training. Sadie quickly realized that without a choke collar and leash or treats, I had no …
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Debi P., Vaughn, MT
I called Susan out of desperation over my 6-month old holy terror cocker mix named Dylan. He was totally out of control. I felt like I was talking to the walls when I tried to teach him anything. In our …
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Tracie H., Great Falls, MT
Annie, our first dog who is a chocolate lab, is our pride and joy. We asked our vet about obedience classes and she told us about a few. One used a choke chain and we knew that wasn’t for us. …
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Michelle G. Great Falls, MT
I attended Susan Overfield’s Psych-O Clinic. The clinic consisted of two classes. The first class on the psychology of the dog’s mind gave me a whole new perspective and understanding of why my dog behave the way it does, why …
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Jan O., Great Falls, MT
I believe Lady is becoming more of a lady! She’s learned to stay in the small fence (dog yard) in the back yard after only one corrected infraction – I’d say she’s doing good! I haven’t had a problem with …
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S.A.L., Great Falls, MT
This Clinic was a wonderful resource for us. I was grateful to learn of Susan’s clinic. What caught my interest was the approach (learning more about dog psychology to enable us to work with them), and its being sponsored by …
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Ann C., Great Falls, MT
We learned a great deal from material presented in her day-long clinic, the difference in our dog, Ginger, was amazing. Before attending, Ginger would pull and lunge when we walked her, Susan first recommended that we get rid of our …
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Sean H., Montana
Susan makes dog training as simple as, you are born, a bunch of stuff happens, and you die. I believe a well behaved child or dog is a joy to be around. An ill behaved child or dog is NOT …
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Wendy & Tony S., Montana
In regards to the Dog Clinic and being a first time dog owner I am so glad I didn’t spend my money elsewhere! I not only learned how to be a good and great dog owner but in what simple …
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Terri L., Great Falls, MT
Hi. I just want to send a note to let the Humane Society know how much the clinic has helped Bear. I got him from a family that rescued him from MAFB. The first few weeks I had him the …
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P. & J. C., NJ
On behalf of Joan and me, we want to extend to you our sincere thanks for what you helped us achieve on Friday. The experience was a bit overwhelming for Sunny, Sparky and Dukie, but as we listened and learned …
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Debbie E.
I just have to tell you how amazed I am at how incredibly easy it has been to get little Guy under control…..We are doing a week of hiking and camping and it is beyond belief how good he can …
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Dr. Rick Helms, D.V.M., Great Falls Veterinary Service, Great Falls, MT
I have referred numerous clients to Susan with dogs who have had a wide range of behavioral dysfunctions. Every one of them has been extremely satisfied and the results are quite evident when they return to the clinic. Feedback has …
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Continental Boarding Daycare, Charlotte, NC
I heard Susan speak about behavioral-training, bought a copy of her book, and took it back to our facility trainer. We are a large boarding/dog daycare/veterinary/training facility and, as such, have many dogs coming to us for many reasons. Upon …
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Kelly Suddoth, Dog Trainer, NC
I first heard of Susan Overfield over a year ago through her book, “Saturday Dogs, and the Owner’s They Trained”. I couldn’t believe what I was reading, at first, but if you stop and think about it, it makes total …
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Pet Care Services Association
Overfield Wows Pet Care Industry…COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado (March 25, 2009) — Susan Overfield, of Vaughn, MT, a nationally recognized dog behavior expert trainer, just returned from Las Vegas, where she was asked to speak about her unique dog training method …
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Terry F., Montana
I attended your clinic and absolutely loved it. We have always had dogs and they have always been our spoiled babies, but I see now that they can easily be much better behaved than in the past. It was a …
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A. R., WI
Hello Susan! I have been meaning to email you for a while but we’ve been pretty busy with the dogs. I just want to let you know how things are going and to thank you so much for your time. …
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Dr. H. Grasseschi, DVM, Big Sky Animal Medical Center, Great Falls, MT
Susan has been asked to speak both locally in Montana as well as nationally. Her methods are “behavior-based”, and her classes differ greatly from the more conventional obedience based lessons…She approaches the problem dogs by focusing on the bond between …
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BOSS Dog Clinic
Got a bad dog, problem dog, good dog, shy dog, stubborn dog – any kind of dog? Then don’t miss Susan Overfield’s BOSS Dog Clinic. BOSS Dog Clinics differ greatly from conventional obedience-based methods by teaching positive social behaviors that …
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BOSS Dog Clinic
Got a bad dog, problem dog, good dog, shy dog, stubborn dog – any kind of dog? Then don’t miss Susan Overfield’s BOSS Dog Clinic. BOSS Dog Clinics differ greatly from conventional obedience-based methods by teaching positive social behaviors that …
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PAWS for WINE – Dogs are welcome!
Great Food * Gorgeous Location * Fantastic Vino * Book Signing Please join us in the verdant rolling foothills of Virginia for a delightful evening with Susan Overfield and other dog lovers. Enjoy a lovely buffet dinner with a glass …
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Homepage
Susan Overfield’s method differs greatly from conventional approaches by actually teaching positive social behaviors that dogs need and owners want. Taught in a common sense, no gimmicks, no frills manner that’s easy to learn and apply, dogs display desired behaviors …
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