Susan Ward lives in the Catskills with her husband Jason and their 4 adopted dogs, Ziggy, Batman, Piggens and Moe. They all enjoy country life!

EXPERIENCE2004-Present
DingoGirl Dog Training
NY, NY
Animal Trainer & Behavior Counselor
I conduct group clicker training classes, including the only class in NYC for Difficult Dogs at All About Dogs. I provide private training programs for dogs with behavior problems.

2003 - 2004
The ASPCA
NY, NY
Animal Behavior Counselor
I evaluated dogs from Humane Law Enforcement cases, owner relinquished dogs and dogs from the City shelters. Designed and enacted behavior modification protocols for shelter animals. Counseled adopters, supervised volunteers and answer questions from the public via phone and email. I appeared on “Animal Precinct” (a television program about The Humane Law Enforcement animals) on Animal Planet.

2001 - 2003
Dingo Girl Dog Training
NY NY
Dog Trainer and Instructor
Provided private behavior and training consultations for Urban Animal, a pet care company and instructed group classes and individual lessons for Manhattan Dog Training. I conducted individual lessons and group classes for private clients in Brooklyn, Queens & Manhattan.

1999 - 2000
Department of Animal Care and Control
City of San Francisco, CA
On Site Behaviorist
Assisted staff in evaluating the behavior of hundreds of stray dogs in the city shelter. I managed, trained and supervised dog walking and dog training volunteers. Responsibilities included evaluating dogs undergoing hearings to determine if they were vicious and dangerous and submitting written reports to hearing judge. Worked closely with Animal Control Offices and shelter staff to assess and treat shelter dogs. Evaluated & trained several hard to place dogs from the shelter in my home. Conducted group classes for the public and encouraged volunteers to attend with shelter dogs including the only group class available in the San Francisco area for aggressive dogs with Sharon Newman MS, former Director of Dog Training at the San Francisco SPCA and Board Member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers. Counseled clients in individual training sessions.

1998 - 1999
Dingo Girl Dog Training
San Francisco CA
Dog Trainer
I co-taught group classes, including Difficult Dog and Canine Good Citizenship preparation, with Sharon Newman, MS at K9 to 5, a dog daycare facility and consulted individual clients, primarily with aggression issues in my own practice.

1997 - 1998
San Francisco SPCA
San Francisco CA
Animal Trainer & Instructor
I instructed group classes open to the public and designed the syllabi for the first clicker classes ever taught at the SPCA. I counseled the public over the phone ‘help’ line.

1996 - 1997
SF SPCA Department of Dog
Training
San Francisco, CA
Intern
I observed and assisted in teaching hundreds of dog training classes for the public and trained shelter dogs awaiting adoption. I trained pit bulls who were up for adoption for the Canine Good Citizenship test. I worked with a T-Touch practitioner on pit bulls up for adoption.
Joined the Association of Pet Dog Trainers and began to attend dog training seminars and workshops.
Consulted public over phone help line; completed administrative and clerical tasks.

1993-1995
K9 University
Chicago IL
Student

Observed group classes and private consultations.

MEDIA APPEARANCESCBS Early Show
How to Control Fido With A Clicker, Nov. 9, 2004
Segment featured my puppy clicker class, interview and demonstrations.

Animal Precinct, Animal Planet Channel
Seasons 3 & 4, 2003- 2004
This is a series about Humane Law Enforcement’s work with animals at the ASPCA. I appeared in segments about evaluating and training neglected and abused dogs rescued by the HLE officers.

Inside Edition, 1999
Dog Court
I appeared as In House Behaviorist at the SF city shelter in this episode about Vicious and Dangerous dog hearings.