Suzanne Harris BSc CPDT - Canine Behavior - Dogs - Animals/Pets

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Expert Profile: Suzanne Harris BSc CPDT

Expertise: Puppy and dog behavior including playbiting, housetraining, chewing/destructiveness, fear/aggressive behavior, obedience, group dog behavior, socialization, and most issues resolvable by positive reinforcement methods. Online individualized puppy & dog behavior and training questions at http://www.dogdaysUSA.com

Experience in the area
12 years as a dog trainer at Dog Days, Inc. including group obedience classes and private in-home behavior consultation.

Organizations
APDT (Association of Pet Dog Trainers) Professional member since 1999 ABKA/Pet Care Services member since 2002

Publications
Buffalo News, Amherst Bee, Henry Scoop, ezine.com

Education/Credentials
Bachelors of Science, Northeastern University CPDT (Certified Pet Dog Trainer)

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Average Ratings
Prestige Points: 970
Knowledge	9.75 Best of the best
Clarity of Response	9.75 Best of the best
Timeliness	9.75 Best of the best
Politeness	9.71 Best of the best
Number Of Questions (in Past 24 Hours)		0
Max Questions to be Asked (in 24 Hour period)		1
Total Questions (since joining AllExperts)		106

Recent Reviews from Users

Knowl	Clarity	Time	Politeness	Date
10	10	10	10	11/21/08
9	9	8	9	11/20/08
8	9	10	10	10/29/08
10	10	10	10	10/29/08
10	10	10	10	10/23/08

User Comments

thank you it helps alot
(tracey on 11/21/08)

Thank you.
(Patti on 11/20/08)

Thanks so much for your kind help!!!
(Jatinder on 10/29/08)

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Recent Answers from Suzanne Harris BSc CPDT

2008-11-20 Puppy pooping and peeing in my bed.: Dear Ebony, Your dog is not fully housetrained. Close all bedroom doors when you are away, and better yet, remove access to anything upholstered before you get tired of the situation and get rid of...

2008-11-19 Dog biting me: Dear Anna, I doubt the dog hates you unless you are somehow abusing him. Most dogs, puppies in particular, bite for fun and it's called playbiting. Attacks are something different but I suspect you...

2008-11-18 owner protective aggression: Dear Tracey, You should be aware that you may be reinforcing the behavior by speaking to, petting, praising, scolding, or otherwise giving attention for the barking. Ignore the barking. You should...

2008-11-17 Black lab - 1 yr: I've heard that some dogs just "trim" their own nails this way, but you should ask your vet about this. Barring any medical problem, allergy, etc., you could definitely spray a taste deterrant on her...

2008-11-16 Black lab - 1 yr: Dear Patti, Sheba sure is cute! But I'm sure the stealing is annoying. The solution is twofold: 1) Keep the laundry door closed, and laundry baskets inaccessible if they are not in the laundry...