Dog Training

5/5 stars January 22, 2015

Mae V.

5/5 stars January 12, 2015

If you have any issues with your dog whatsoever, Contact Susan immediately. In one visit she has taught us how to train our dog, (1 1/2 yr old 115 lb male Akita) to drop the pack leader act and accept his place in our pack. My daughters now have him obeying and submitting to what Susan deems proper behavior. Susan will educate you and your family on how to teach your dog & what is acceptable behavior and what is not. I look forward to our next session with Susan and so does Bear

Ron P.

5/5 stars October 24, 2014

After one traing session, I'm impressed with Susan above. She got to have my puppy obeying in a matter of minutes. I would highly recommend her.

Wendy G.

5/5 stars October 16, 2014

Susan was great, very easy to work with and really made a big difference with our dogs. Thanks for all your help !

Ronald W.

5/5 stars October 6, 2014

Susan provided such superb insight. I never realized how much we humanize our dogs' behaviors. Learning their language and "talking" to them in ways they understand is already transforming our pack dynamic. Also, I never realized how much the "follow through" mattered when correcting behavior. Now we follow through on our commands and reward only when Kooper is in a relaxed, calm state. It isn't easy. You have to work at it. But Susan gives you the knowledge to create a healthy and happy pack! Thanks, Susan! Jack, Brian, Kooper & Kacy

Jack K.

5/5 stars September 22, 2014

Susan was firm but patient with our dog. After her visit we have noticed marked improvement. Susan is very knowledgeable about dogs and very kind to the owners.

Beth V.

5/5 stars July 31, 2014

Susan is the only trainer you need if you have a problem dog. She will show exactly how to fix them, the very first visit. Our dog had multiple issues -- biting (hard, drew blood), would not let us eat, would not let us open the door, etc. After the first visit, the very next day, most problems are gone. It's not magic but is based on sound animal behavior principles, and we know that all of our dog problems will be solved leaving us and the dog much happier and calm with a week or two.

Greg B.

5/5 stars July 2, 2014

We were concerned when our 3+ year old terrier began exhibiting aggressive and frenzied behavior toward our toddler when the child would kick his legs at the dinner table. The terrier was also overly interested in small children on the ground and any flailing/kicking of arms or legs. Not ideal in a family with a toddler and expected another baby in a few months.

Susan was a pleasure to work with and helped us establish ourselves as the pack leaders in our home. She spent the afternoon with us, teaching us how to properly correct our terrier's unwanted behavior in a manner that was clear to him and consistent. Even with just one session, we could already see changes.

We highly highly recommend Susan's services! We thought we were going to have to find a new home for our terrier, but thanks to Susan's training, we have been able to modify his behavior and he is doing great now! He doesn't even react to the new baby's crying, which would have previously sent him into a frenzy of anxiety. We couldn't be more pleased with Susan's help!

Suzy P.

5/5 stars May 23, 2014

I have a 10 month old husky puppy who thinks he is the pack ladder. She explained his behavior and how to correct it. I was so surprised how fast my responded! I still have a long way to go with training myself, but my neighbors and myself, have already seen an improvement after one day! I highly recommend Susan! She's amazing!

Katelyn B.

5/5 stars May 8, 2014

We recently adopted a Corgi/Chow mix named Robert that has a LOT of energy and a pretty dominant personality. We heard about Gray Wolf through a friend of ours that also worked with Susan. She is a WONDERFUL dog trainer who ended up training us, the owner, more than the dog! Her methods make sense and is a pleasure to work with. Her rates are reasonable, and she followed up after the appointment to make sure everything was going well. I highly recommend Susan and her services.

Alex D.

5/5 stars April 28, 2014

We were most impressed with Susan and her dog training techniques! She was, just simply said, "Amazing!" She taught us her techniques which we have implemented with mixed results. However, we created the problem in seven months and its not going to correct itself in a week. The great thing about Susan is that she did offer a pay as you go option. We also were impressed by her power point presentation explaining why our dog was behaving the way she has been behaving. Thank you Susan!

Deborah K.

5/5 stars March 25, 2014

Susan S.

5/5 stars January 31, 2014

Susan is the East Coast version of 'Ceaser Milan.' I can not believe how quick she trained me to train my Border Collie. Cody was a very active dog who kind of ruled the roost. Susan totally had him obeying her in no time. What's even better is he now listens to me. She is truly a 'Dog Whisperer.'

Robert K.

5/5 stars January 13, 2014

Susan was great! The dogs really seemed to respond to her methods of training and I could see the result instantly. Her presentation was awesome too. Learning how dogs communicate is a very important part of training your dog and showing them that you are the pack leader. Overall I think Susan did a great job and I can't wait to have her back again to learn more! Thank you!

Gabrielle G.

5/5 stars October 7, 2013

We had our first session with Susan. We were absolutely surprised at our Rottie's reaction to Susan. She has been the only stranger able to walk in our house and have our 5 year dog respond in such a calm manner. Our need for training is because our Rottie is very aggressive and not people friendly. We learned alot in our first visit. One of which being that we contribute to her aggresive behavior. We can't wait for our next session. Susan is absoutely great with dogs and have a wonderful warm personality.

Alicia W.

5/5 stars October 7, 2013

Susan provided me and my family with a great service. My recent adopted dog showed some behavioural issues that were beyond my abilities. She assessed the situation and were able to take the necessary steps to correct it. Should I encounter any other behavioural issues in the future, I will not hesitate to contact her for her assistance.

Shannon S.

5/5 stars July 30, 2013

SUSAN WAS GREAT. We look forward to seeing her again next week to continue with our training for our German shepherd and Chihuahua mix

Adam N.

5/5 stars June 30, 2013

Susan is passionate, friendly and very effective. During the first session in our home Susan began with an in-depth presentation. This presentation set the foundation that not only gave us insight and understanding to our dog's mentality but showed her high level of information and knowledge on the subject.

Understanding the need to be the pack leader of our dog, his need to be a dog and the techniques she taught we have seen change. Using Susan energy strategy (no touching, no words) and consistency (on our part) we look forward to lasting change.

Thanks Susan!

Kristin N.

5/5 stars May 11, 2013

Susan was very professional, but also very friendly. She spent 3 hours with me and was more concerned with the outcome than she was with the time she spent. It was clear from the beginning that she was also very knowledgeable as she was able to control both dogs right away. Susan helped me learn how dogs function, showed me techniques for assuming the role of pack leader and pointed out some things I was doing incorrectly. This was done in an encouraging way so that I feel very hopeful now. I have much to work on, but plan on asking Susan to come back in a few weeks to help us take the training even further!

Marilyn D.

5/5 stars April 29, 2013

Wow is the primary word that comes to mind. We still have a lot of homework to do; however, even just after the first session (mostly training me, not the pup), there is a marked change in my dog's behavior. It is really hard to believe how much you are misinterpreting your dog until you've had a session with this wonderful woman... pretty much everything I thought was cute and rewarded was absolutely horrible dominant behavior, which just spurred my pup's craziness even more! Couldn't be happier and cannot wait to hone these skills and show off at the next session and with our visitors!

Jenna S.

5/5 stars April 10, 2013

I was at my wits end and didn't know what to do. I had already tried another trainer but my 3 dogs were still barking nonstop and driving me CRAZY. In one 2 1/2 hour long session that consisted of a presentation and lesson, Susan Bove` showed me how I was enforcing their undesirable behavior and how to let them know what I wanted them to do without saying a word. I am now enjoying my dogs and the "Wonderful, Blissful, Quiet". I will be having Gray Wolf Dog Training help me again with one of my dogs` anxiety and separation problem. I am confident that Susan can help me. My Dogs and I Thank you!

Brenda R.

5/5 stars March 7, 2013

So far we had only one session with Susan but that was enough for changing our behavior toward our dog completely. As I had suspected we humans needed more training than our dog Tess. Once Susan had guided us through the presentation all the pieces came together and Tess showed textbook behavior (her reactions of avoidance, submission etc.). Susan truly helped us understand Tess better and gave us the basic tools to create a trusting relationship on which we can build. So far we have made good progress and feel confident that over time we will get to our goals. If we cannot get past Tess’ anxiety issues over time we would not hesitate to call Susan back for help. Thank you for helping us understand Tess much better!

Susanne U.

5/5 stars March 4, 2013

Susan is a wonderful trainer & I highly recommend her. She goes above & beyond any typical obedience training. She explains how to communicate with your dog in a way that makes sense to them & that they understand. I see a dramatic difference in my overly rambunctious 3 month old German Shepherd puppy after our first session. She shows a wonderful slide show before you begin & it really explains what a dog is doing/thinking when he behaves in a certain way. Susan's way of training will make you & your dog happy & create a closer relationship between you. Lucas & I can't wait for our next session.

Donna W.

5/5 stars February 28, 2013

I'd highly recommend this trainer to anyone and will!

My family rescued a 4 month old mix-breed puppy from a shelter and we needed serious help. After thinking that we might have made a mistake and adopted a puppy that was too aggressive for our family, we have learned how to handle our puppy and look forward to enjoying her for many years to come.

I cannot express the value of the training that was provided. Regardless of your level of experience with dog training, there was a level of skill provided that by far exceeded my expectations. Our puppy wasn’t just trained, we were also trained how to understand, think like, and know what was needed from us from our dog’s perspective. Our understanding is different now and our approach is so much better. Our dog is so much better behaved and it is absolutely amazing what has been accomplished in such a short time.

The training methods utilized are simple to understand and best of all...THEY REALLY WORK!!! I bought eBooks, eVideos, watched countless videos, and read online materials...nothing comes close! I spoke to other dog trainers and was not about to waste money on a bunch of gimmicks that are really designed to take your money and leave you in need of more help down the road. This trainer is skilled and is worth every penny!!!

If you want real results, then this is the trainer that you will not regret using!!! I'd give this trainer 10 stars if allowed!!! You will be amazed at the change in your dog and confidence you will feel as the dog’s owner (and new trainer). My puppy went from barely answering to her name to now doing tricks on command, was mostly confined to a small area in the living room to play to playing on the entire first floor, etc. My family is happier and so is my puppy!!!

If you want real results, then I recommend this trainer above any other!!! +100% satisfied!!!

Melanie P.

5/5 stars January 3, 2013

We took out golden retriever Jake to training class with
Susan. We have 2 other fur babies in the house 2 Doxies
Who think they are the pack leader. Jake also had domination issues. Not surprising we had a house of chaos
Susan showed us to become the pack leader and we now have a balanced house, a now 7 month old well behaved smart as a whip Golden and Doxies that now know we rule ;)
I would recommend this method of training over any other puppy kindergarten class any day!
Thanks Susan for all your help !
Irene

Irene E.

5/5 stars November 11, 2012

Our 4 year old Bichon Frise had been through 4 trainers with no success. Then we found Susan and Grey Wolf Dog Training. Susan has a different approach to the animals and to us as owners. She got through to Getty and she got through to us. Getty is on her way to becoming a therapy dog just like our 8 year old Bichon that has been working for 5 years. Thanks Susan

Carol T.

4/5 stars October 3, 2012

We were happy with Susan. We are still working with Bella. She walks better with the new leash. We haven't been back to Atlantic City since the training there, but I know what I need to do to make her less fearful of the noises in the city. I would recommend Susan and Gray Wolf Dog Training!

Amy D.

5/5 stars September 11, 2012

Susan is awsome. Not only does she really know dogs she knows how to teach people. Never once did me and my wife feel like we had a money hungry trainer in our house but more like a family friend that was there to give us advice. We called her in to help us out with our 1 1/2 yr old 85+lb pit bull that we got from a friend. He had his basic training but we wanted to get him more a customed to us and his new home and it worked great. I will be using her in the future and suggest her to all my friends.

Wilkins C.

5/5 stars July 10, 2012

Susan was very nice. We are trying hard to be consistent and utilize the techniques she gave us. By the time she left they were already doing some things better I never thought they would do.

Melissa H.