Our Trainers

Jeannie Seuffert, CDBC, CPDT-KA

Jeannie is a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant (CDBC) as well as a Certified Professional Dog Trainer, Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA). She spent many years working and volunteering in shelters as a canine coach observing and assessing behavior.

Through her work with aggressive dogs Jeannie recognized how the sensory system in dogs can have a direct effect on behavior. Drawing on her years as an Occupational Therapist, she has a keen eye when observing how dogs move through their environment and how their sensory processing effects their behavior both physically and emotionally.

Her passion for the health and well being of dogs and deep interest in canine behavior lead her to further her studies with experts in the field of Applied Behavior Analysis, aggression and canine fitness and conditioning. She continues her studies under the tutelage of Ken Ramirez, Dr. Susan Friedman, Sue Sternberg, Michael Shikasio, and Dr. Debra Toraco- Gross, DPT.

“There is nothing more rewarding than that precious moment when an owner and their dog have connected on a whole new level, with a new understanding of one another.” – Jeannie

Wendy Smith, MS, CPDT-KA

Wendy believes that each human-dog relationship is unique. She spends time learning how a client’s dog fits into the family and helps the client identify the most meaningful behaviors and skills for their dog to learn. She then sets training goals and adapts techniques and protocols to suit the specific needs of each client.

A professional member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers, Wendy earned her Certification as a Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT) in 2010 after completing the Dogs of Course Instructor Training Course. She has worked as a volunteer at the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) and as a teaching assistant at the St. Hubert’s Animal Welfare Center. Wendy fostered miniature schnauzers for the NJ Schnauzer Rescue Network evaluating temperament and behavior to facilitate successful placement into permanent homes.

In addition to holding both bachelor’s and master’s degrees in engineering, Wendy actively pursues continuing education and professional development, by attending seminars and workshops on training, behavior modification and temperament evaluation. She enjoys hiking, cycling, running and travel through the southwest. Wendy grew up in a family that was never without a dog. She is fortunate to share her life with her two beloved miniature schnauzers, Snoot & Chito.

“I haven’t learned everything in life from my dog, but I’ve learned the important stuff.” – Wendy