Problem Behavior Counseling Staff

 Jeri Lynn Vosburgh

At the age of nine, I dreamed of owning a dog farm; all shapes and sizes.  Today, although I don't "farm" dogs, I do spend most of my time surrounded by them.  Whether it's training your furry friend, volunteering as Santa’s elf at the holiday rescue fundraiser, or spending time with my five four-legged "kids", animals are a huge part of my life.

Dogs can bring smiles to our faces, their presence can improve our health, (literally), and they can save lives, (emotionally as well as physically), when properly trained.  On the other hand, badly behaving dogs are a nuisance, sometimes dangerous to other animals and to humans, and far too many of them become "throw aways".  My goal is to help your dog become one of the "smile-makers".

Dog obedience is not a job to me; it's part of who I am.   I can, and do, work with all kinds of dogs and puppies, big or small, rescue and pure bred.  My goal is to provide you with training that lasts, to equip you with skills to deal with not only your present dog, but any others that you may add to your family for years to come.

Suzi Moore R.V.T., CPDT (Registered Veterinary Technician and Certified Pet Dog Trainer) has been working professionally in the animal field for over 25 years. As a graduate of the Exotic Animal Training & Management Program at Moorpark College in Moorpark, CA she has applied her training skills to a wide variety of animals including dolphins, tigers, a leopard, monkeys, and exotic birds as well as house cats and lots and lots of dogs. (Although her greatest challenge to date remains her pre-teen daughter!)

She established Positive Approach Training Programs in 1995 and has enjoyed seeing it flourish to help thousands of owners and their dogs. Currently, her main role is lecturing on behavioral topics. Her audiences have included the public as well as veterinary organizations and individual clinics, several humane societies, and the Annual Animal Law Workshops sponsored by the Tacoma-Pierce County Bar Association. She lectures several times per month at Positive Approach on the subject of gaining better control and leadership without using punishment. See the Well Mannered Dog Seminar schedule on the WORKSHOPS and SEMINARS page for times and dates.