Tag Archives: companion

Alberta SPCA Annual Conference

Posted on March 21, 2013 by Susan Overfield

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 Charlotte NC April 20

Posted on March 21, 2013 by Susan Overfield

BOSS Dog Clinics & Private Consultations — Creating well-behaved dogs everywhere

Posted in Events | Tagged aahhtt, animal behavior, behavioral-obedience, BOSS Dog Clinic, Charlotte, companion, dog, Dog Behavior, Dog Training, dogs, Montana, NC, North Carolina, obedience, Obedience "Training", socialize, socializing, Susan Overfield, training | Leave a comment

BOSS Dog Clinic Ft Worth TX – April 13

Posted on March 21, 2013 by Susan Overfield

BOSS Dog Clinics & Private Consultations — Creating well-behaved dogs everywhere

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Private Consultations – Ft. Worth TX April 8-12

Posted on March 21, 2013 by Susan Overfield

BOSS Dog Clinics & Private Consultations — Creating well-behaved dogs everywhere.

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BOSS Dog Clinic Havre MT

Posted on March 16, 2013 by Susan Overfield

BOSS Dog Clinics — Creating well-behaved dogs everywhere.

Posted in Events | Tagged aahhtt, animal behavior, behavioral-obedience, BOSS Dog Clinic, companion, dog, Dog Behavior, Dog Training, dogs, Montana, obedience, Obedience "Training", socialize, socializing, Susan Overfield, training | Leave a comment

JAZZ: Continued Improvement

Posted on December 23, 2012 by Susan Overfield

Jazz continues to improve and her social skills are becoming settled and dependable. It means she’s beginning to trust her world enough to engage in independence and use her new found trust to test some limits.

Posted in Blog | Tagged aahhtt, bark outloud, behavioral-obedience, companion, dog, Dog Behavior, dog rehab, Dog Training, dogs, Montana, socializing, Susan Overfield | Leave a comment

Havre, MT

Posted on November 18, 2012 by Susan Overfield

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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AFL-CIO Open Letter

Posted on September 22, 2012 by Susan Overfield

The following is an open letter to all Union members of the AFL-CIO (Animal Federation of Labor—Cats Inside Outside): It has come to my attention that during my leave of absence you chose to abjure the time-honored code of work ethics contracted between you, hereinafter referred to as “The Cats” and me, hereinafter referred to as “The Boss”. The Boss is NOT amused.

Posted in Blog | Tagged aahhtt, AFL-CIO, bark outloud, Cat, companion, dog, humor, mousing, Susan Overfield | 1 Comment

Denver, CO — Sept. 17th

Posted on August 12, 2012 by Susan Overfield

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.

Posted in Events | Tagged aahhtt, animal behavior, behavioral-obedience, companion, Denver CO, dog, Dog Behavior, Dog Training, dogs, obedience, Private Consultation, socialize, socializing, Susan Overfield, training | Leave a comment

San Diego CA — Sept 12-13th

Posted on August 12, 2012 by Susan Overfield

Want a well-behaved dog? A limited number of private consultation appointment openings still available for San Diego, CA

Posted in Events | Tagged aahhtt, animal behavior, behavioral-obedience, companion, dog, Dog Behavior, Dog Training, dogs, obedience, San Diego, socialize, socializing, Susan Overfield, training | Leave a comment

Libby MT – Aug 25th

Posted on August 12, 2012 by Susan Overfield

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 …

Posted in Events | Tagged aahhtt, animal behavior, behavioral-obedience, BOSS Dog Clinic, companion, dog, Dog Behavior, Dog Training, dogs, obedience, socialize, Susan Overfield, training | Leave a comment

Respecting, Learning From, and Listening Is Key to Great Relationships

Posted on July 7, 2012 by Susan Overfield

A relationship is KNOWING the other person/animal in the relationship equation so well as to understand, without words, the emotions being experienced, evidenced, and the correct emotional responses wanted and needed in order to communicate a response — good, bad, or indifferent — at any given moment for a desired result. It is THIS paramount skill which is missing from the human-dog relationship.

Posted in Blog | Tagged aahhtt, animal behavior, animal relationship, bareback riding, bark outloud, behavioral-obedience, companion, Dog Behavior, Dog Training, horse behavior, horseback riding, obedience, reining competition, Stacy Westfall, Susan Overfield, training, Tulsa Oklahoma, Tulsa Reining Competition | 2 Comments

Saturday Dogs

Posted on April 14, 2012 by Susan Overfield

You are all living testimonies to handling dogs right!

Posted in Blog | Tagged aahhtt, animal behavior, bark outloud, behavioral-obedience, companion, dog, Dog Behavior, Dog Training, dogs, I think of You, Obedience "Training", Reeve Carney, Saturday Dogs, Susan Overfield, training, Weblog | Leave a comment

Man’s Earliest Use of the Dog: A Conjecture

Posted on April 10, 2012 by Susan Overfield

It has always been stated that man, once he began to use dogs, used them (and this is often simply inferred or told as basic fact) to attack animals and kill them for us in the process of the hunt. Yet I don’t think that’s true. Let’s work backwards.

Posted in Blog | Tagged aahhtt, bark outloud, Born to Run, Bushmen, Christopher McDougall, companion, dog, Dog Behavior, dog petroglyphs, Dog Training, hunting petroglyphs, Kalahari, Obedience "Training", persistence hunt, running, running shoes, Susan Overfield, Tarahumara Indians, ultra-running | 1 Comment

BOSS Dog Clinic — Dedman Foundation

Posted on January 12, 2012 by Susan Overfield

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 …

Posted in Events | Tagged aahhtt, Animal Shelter, behavioral-obedience, BOSS Dog Clinic, companion, Dedman Foundation, dog, Dog Behavior, Dog Training, dogs, Montana, obedience, socialize, socializing, training | Leave a comment

Top 10 Dog STDs

Posted on November 11, 2011 by Susan Overfield

STDs, in this case SOCIALLY transmitted disease(s), that dogs can pick up and share with others, including humans.

Posted in Blog | Tagged aahhtt, bark outloud, Bordetella, C. Difficile, Canine Flu, Canine Illnesses, Canine Infectious Hepatitis, companion, Coronavirus, Distemper, dog, Dog Day Care, dog kisses, dog licking, Dog Parks, dog waste, dogs, kennel cough, Leptospirosis, Meningitis, MRSA, Norovirus, Oregon Fungus, parvo, Plague, Rabies, Racoons, Salmonella, sick, socialize, socializing, Superbugs, Susan Overfield, Therapy Dogs, Zoonotic | 2 Comments

Bella & Tarra: A Video Eulogy

Posted on October 28, 2011 by Susan Overfield

Bella, a dog, and Tarra, an elephant, were friends from the beginning. Such a friendship was recorded with awe and joy and, even, surprise. Sadly, Bella died Monday night. Here, from the first coverage of Bella & Tarra’s friendship, are the videos that record their life together

Posted in Blog | Tagged aahhtt, animals, bark outloud, Bella, companion, dog, elephant, Elephant Sanctuary, friendship, Susan Overfield, Tarra, Tennessee | 3 Comments

BOSS Dog Clinic

Posted on October 21, 2011 by Susan Overfield

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.

Posted in Events | Tagged aahhtt, Behavior problems, behavioral-obedience, BOSS Dog Clinic, companion, dog, Dog Behavior, Dog Training, dogs, Montana, obedience, socialize, Susan Overfield, training | Leave a comment

Happy Holidays

Posted on December 5, 2010 by Susan Overfield

Happy Holidays to all of you and your dogs. I would love to receive a “card” from each of you, so please feel free to leave a comment, if only your/your dogs’ name(s). Thanks, Susan

Posted in Blog, Holidays, Humor | Tagged aahhtt, bark outloud, companion, Dog Behavior, Dog Training, dogs, humor, Susan Overfield, Weblog | 19 Comments

Traveling With Dogs — Wisconsin

Posted on August 19, 2010 by Susan Overfield

This is a travelogue of various states and places that are great to take a break, stop and/or stay if you have dogs with you on your trip. It is geared for keeping dogs relaxed while traveling.

Posted in Blog, Travelogue | Tagged aahhtt, bark outloud, Blue Mounds State Park, Cave of the Mounds, companion, dog, Dog Behavior, dog-friendly, dogs, KOA, lodging, Madison, Milwaukee, Susan Overfield, travel, travelogue, Weblog, Wisconsin, Wisconsin Dells | Leave a comment

Dog Training: Stupidity & Ineptitude in Action

Posted on May 20, 2010 by Susan Overfield

Well, that headline should just about guarantee a group primal scream. But, it’s true. Dog owners are being screwed and they ought to know it.

Posted in Blog, dogs, Obedience "Training" | Tagged AKC, bark outloud, companion, dog, Dog Behavior, dog handlers, Dog Training, dogs, herding, long lead, obedience, Obedience "Training", Susan Overfield, trainers, training, treats, Weblog | 12 Comments

Dogs are NOT Fashion Accessories

Posted on May 13, 2010 by Susan Overfield

Honey, put the dog on the ground, throw out the purse, and drop the diminutive of your name. Grow up (regardless of your current age), let the dog be a dog and stop insisting it’s a fashion accessory.

Posted in Blog, dogs | Tagged aahhtt, bark outloud, companion, dog, dogs, Susan Overfield, Weblog | 52 Comments

What is it we want for our dogs?

Posted on April 14, 2010 by Susan Overfield

One of the most important questions you may ever ask is, “What do I want for my dog?” Your answer, your actions, will determine the future of all dogs.

Posted in Blog, dogs, Obedience "Training" | Tagged aahhtt, bark outloud, companion, dog, Dog Behavior, Dog Training, dogs, fear, obedience, Obedience "Training", Susan Overfield, Weblog | 2 Comments

Aahhtt!! Science Proves It Works

Posted on April 7, 2010 by Susan Overfield

Aahhtt!! is what I growl to communicate I don’t like their behavior — the dogs get it. Science is discovering it.

Posted in Blog, dogs, Obedience "Training" | Tagged aahhtt, animal behavior, bark outloud, behavioral-obedience, companion, dog, Dog Behavior, Dog Training, dogs, obedience, Obedience "Training", Susan Overfield, training, Weblog | 2 Comments

Dog Obedience Training is Snake Oil for Dogs

Posted on March 24, 2010 by Susan Overfield

What I do scares the patooties out of the majority of the fakes that call themselves dog “trainers” because they CAN’T do it, don’t understand it, and they fight, tooth and nail, to discredit it. Even though it consistently proves successful.

Posted in Blog, dogs, Obedience "Training" | Tagged aahhtt, bark outloud, Cesar Milan, companion, dog, Dog Behavior, Dog Training, dogs, obedience, Obedience "Training", Susan Overfield, training, Weblog | Leave a comment

Bran & Sceolang, Fionn mac Cumhaill’s Dogs

Posted on March 17, 2010 by Susan Overfield

It’s an old Celtic legend, probably based in truth as many are, about Fionn mac Cuhaill’s (Finn MacCool) dogs, Bran and Sceolang.

Posted in Blog, dogs, Holidays | Tagged aahhtt, bark outloud, companion, dog, Dog Behavior, dogs, story, Susan Overfield, Weblog | 7 Comments

The History of Modern Dog Training

Posted on March 11, 2010 by Susan Overfield

Very few of the dog training methods being taught NOW come from successful methods that predated modern training as it is known today.

Posted in Blog, dogs | Tagged aahhtt, AKC, American Kennel Club, ASPADS, bark outloud, Blanche Sanders, Buckland Abbey, clicker, companion, dog, Dog Behavior, Dog Training, dogs, Helene Whitehouse Walker, history, Joseph Weber, Karen Pryor, Keller Breland, Konrad Most, obedience, Obedience "Training", Sir Frances Drake, Susan Overfield, training, Weblog | 60 Comments

Animal Shelters & Animal Rescue Mired in Failing Template

Posted on March 3, 2010 by Susan Overfield

The majority of animal shelters or rescues all follow the same template and it isn’t working.

Posted in Blog, Shelters/Rescues | Tagged aahhtt, adoption, Albert Einstein, Animal Shelter, bark outloud, companion, Cut Bank, David Martosko, dog, Dog Behavior, dogs, HSUS, insanity, Nathan J. Winograd, pet overpopulation, PETA, re-homing, Redemption, rescue groups, Seattle PI, Susan Overfield, training, Weblog | 15 Comments

Dogs Reveal Who We Are

Posted on February 9, 2010 by Susan Overfield

The human’s unexpressed personal desire – for others to see in the eyes of their dog what they themselves have seen – a good, loving, and respected companion.