Meet Susan Parker co-owner (with Harry Parker) of:
Dynamic Dog Training is located at 859 West Shore Road, Warwick, RI. During my classes, my clients’ dog and human alike play games while listening to music, and learn without even realizing it. I am told by many of my clients that their favorite game to play is "Musical Paws" which teaches heeling. My commitment is to develop professional recognition, communication, education, understanding and cooperation within the community. I have conducted various educational seminars and presentations over the years on dog training/behavior and enriching the dogs lives during their shelter stay. These seminars I wrote specifically for shelters and non-profit organizations. I began instructing the first dog training classes at the West Warwick Animal Shelter and have many ambitious new dog trainers since then. I also have written numerous articles on dog training and behavior as well as written my own instructional manual as a guide for newly adoptive families. I have also created a professional DVD explaining my training program for shelter volunteers and shelter dogs. I teach my own “Pooches and Pacifiers” program which I believe is extremely beneficial for parents who are raising babies and toddlers with dogs. I also created and teach “The Kids Safe and Sound Dog Bite Prevention Program” with one clear objective: to provide safety, support and representation for all families with children. I educate families on all aspects of canine management, health and training. There are hundreds of dog bites reported every year. My goal is to give information that will help keep children safe and sound, and share guidelines to help prevent children from getting bit by a dog. Through the years, I have been interviewed by American Dog Magazine, Animal Planet channel, and Animal Print magazine and have written articles that have been published in the book: “Top tips from Top Trainers” put out by The Association of Pet Dog Trainers. My work has also been published in multiple websites and newspaper articles. I have been interviewed by Channel 10, Channel 12 and Channel 6 News in Rhode Island for my continual work and programs. I do pick a pet of the week on a regular basis with shelter dogs from Providence, RI with host Mario Hilario. My work with shelter dogs has been featured in the Humane Society of the United States' newsletter in Spring 2005. My work has been nationally recognized by Maddie’s Fund and in 2008 I won a $5,000.00 grant for my work with training shelter pit bulls. I have extensive expertise in rehabilitating the most difficult dogs with positive humane methods. I currently teach the only class like it of its kind “Out of the Pits and Into the Ritz” which is specific for pit bulls currently residing in the shelters or for pit bulls and their new families who recently adopted them. I continue my education in the dog training and behavioral field by attending the most highly recommended Dog Training/Behavior and Health Conferences all over New England. I was voted “Top Dog" in the Animal Print Magazine reader’s choice awards for 2008, 2009 & 2010 in Rhode Island as well as southern Massachusetts. Other Professional Skills:
• I am an AKC Canine good citizen instructor and evaluator.
• I am a pet therapy instructor and take my own dogs as well as certain shelter dogs I have trained on a weekly basis to nursing homes to visit the patients and spread cheer. I have over 22 years professional experience in pet therapy as well as in the medical field.....(making me a top notch pet therapy instructor. My own pet therapy program "Lexi's Circle of Friends" is HOSPICE certified.
• I am a professional guest speaker for public schools and do pet education programs with my own dogs.
I am a mentor for The Met school in Providence, RI
• I am a member of the Rhode Island Animal Control Association.
• I have been a keynote speaker in Rhode Island and Southern Massachusetts. I have successfully taught seminars for the Animal Control Association combined with The Humane Society of the United States, speaking on the topic of canine good citizen training and utilizing shelter pit bulls that I have
effectively trained. Community Service/Special Interests:
I am the president and founder of The Little Rhodie Bully Breed Club Inc. (A 501 C 3 non-profit organization, member of the Humane Society of the United States, member of Association of Pet Dog Trainers, member of Odd Dog Rescue, and the Rhode Island Animal Control Association. I also am a pit bull rescue coordinator for various shelters in RI
Personal Info:
I have been married for many years to my wonderful husband Harry. Harry is also an instructor and is the biggest asset and key component to all of my work related programs. Together we have three grown children. We are also the proud parents of multiple adopted shelter pit bulls and a few rescued cats. When not working with dogs, I enjoy spending time with my family doing such things as hiking, mountain biking, swimming and eating pizza!
