I couldn't be happier with my experience with Paws4Training. We started out doing the puppy class and had tremendous results. The early socialization was invaluable and I had a happy and healthy puppy who was getting along great with people and other dogs. Like so many other dog owners I got lazy and didn't do any training for a while. A few problem areas started to crop up over time, barking at strangers and being a little bit too protective. I called Susan and immediately started the basic obedience class as well as had her out for an individual session at my home to work on some specific areas of need. After just three weeks the difference in my dog and I has been huge. The problem behaviors have dramatically decreased and I feel like I have control of my dog again. I look forward to continuing the training. Thanks Susan! read more

Paws4Training was recommended to us by our vet at Maple Lead Pet Corner. As a first time puppy owner, we picked up on very good tricks and strategies for properly raising our little fella, rooney. We took puppy socialization and later puppy basic 1 and were very pleased with the results. Susan is great with dogs and the small class sizes lead to lots of personal attention. Two thumbs up!!! read more

We had such a good experience with Paws 4 training with our first dog that we did 2 sessions (puppy kindergarten and middle school) with her and then 2 more with our second dog. I like that the training is all positive reinforcement. It's really good training for the "parents". And I like that there is plenty of time for play. read more

I've been to Susan at Paws4Training multiple times over the years with different dogs we've had, and she's always provided wonderful classes with easy to understand directions(we've done both group and individual lessons). Most recently, we enrolled our pup, Herb, in the puppy kindergarten, then later the puppy middle school, and also took advantage of the puppy play hours(which I feel is a great deal since you get supervised puppy play time, which is so important for socialization). The classes were well-run, and you can tell Susan really cares about using positive training methods(and explaining why these methods work). We saw Susan as a key part of the early training with our puppy and plan on enrolling him in the more advanced classes in the future! read more

We are new puppy owners so had a lot of questions and anxiety about getting a puppy. Susan spent a generous amount of time talking to me on the phone before our puppy arrived and has been fantastic throughout the puppy kindergarten classes we've attended. So far we've got so much out of the classes and are planning to attend more. We were able to start the classes the week after we got our puppy and I was able to bring my kids to the class. With Paws 4 Training you will get personalized and caring training that both owners and puppies will enjoy! read more

We started our black lab puppy, Molly, in the Puppy Kindergarten class at around 8 weeks and she continued on into the Puppy Basics class after that. She's now coming up on 6 months and is a very well behaved puppy thanks to Susan. We learned lots of great techniques in both of the classes and Molly absolutely loved playtime with the other pups. Early socialization with other dogs and people was such a huge benefit to making Molly the lovely puppy she is today. Friendly, outgoing, cuddly and sweet. The only suggestion I might make is to have a more structured syllabus for the classes so that you have a clear idea of what you'll learn in class and something to refer back to when you're doing training work at home. I'm sure we'll sign up for more classes in the future. read more

Susan is a wonderful trainer. She keeps everything positive & fun, so much so that your puppy and you don't realize how much you are learning. It's been a big help to teach my Cockapoo basic skills and socialization. We've taken three classes so far- Puppy Kindergarten, Puppy Middle School and Intermediate/Basic Agility. We also participate in puppy playtime which has been essential to teaching her how to interact with other dogs in a safe environment. Highly recommended! read more

I took my puppy Enzi for the kindergarten classes. This is my first puppy and he was more socially awkward that the other puppies in class. Perhaps its related to the fact that he was found on the streets in Tijuana. As hard as it was to have the puppy no one wanted their puppy to play with, Susan had great advice: Day camp and more puppy socialization with feedback. We signed up for day camp and also took him to a social hour (1 social hour is included in the puppy k package). I also exposed him to additional puppy social opportunities at another center (Puppyworks in Capitol Hill). 2 weeks later he was like a different puppy, even his classmates parents noticed. After he graduated kindergarten class we were able to take him to dog parks. I was glad that we practiced "come" command often in class. Its so nice to have a dog that finds it exciting just to run to you. (My older lab has lost his excitement about this long ago, but with reinforcement we can get it back). Worth the investment! Since I was at class her space has expanded. read more

There just are not enough stars for Susan and her love for dogs. It is so comforting to know how many years she has been involved with dogs. She started out in the medical field with them and then explored and was involved with all things.....DOGS! In speaking one day she expressed how she does not feel this is a job because she is so passionate about her classes. She is truly amazing with her directness as that is exactly what these little guy's need. She is very kind and direct and She truly wants your puppy to have amazing results. She trains us all......after all it is not puppy's fault.....it us as owners. We need direction and she know exactly what we are or are not doing to have the best results. I am taking all of her classes, Kindergarten, puppy camp and puppy social. Her feedback is wonderful and my little Oliver comes home so excited and BEAT!!! He loves his school. We will be with Susan as long as it takes to get Oliver just where he should be! WE LOVE YOU.......ALL OF YOU!!!!! Thanks for Oliver's early beginnings and what a good boy you are making him! read more

I rarely write review but had to for this one. Susan is obviously very experienced and has a ton of knowledge to impart about training puppies/older dogs. She is also prompt with her responses and will get back to you if you have any issues fairly quickly. However...just scheduling classes was such a pain. Apparently the software PocketSuite kept messing things up and erased me from one of the classes. One time she told me that she would shift my schedule and make that permanent but in our next call she completely forgot that, told me that I misunderstood and it was my fault for missing the class. After that I had to keep calling and checking and every interaction was fairly rude. One time she told me she was fairly flexible on the number of people per class and could be extended to 7 (from 6). In my next interaction, when I asked her if I could just be added to another class with just 6 and her reply was - I am not adding the number of people, I have to be responsible during COVID and 6 is the max. I can have in a class! Eventually I just cancelled because I couldn't keep calling just to make appointments and also because I couldn't deal talking to her anymore :/ I'm sure things aren't easy for her during COVID but she has to understand that COVID has messed up schedules for everyone, not just her. read more

This was a great class for our 9 month Aussie/Collie mix and she loved it. We also learned so much from Susan and she certainly loves what she does and the animals can tell. Rocket has graduated and will be going back for more classes as this was great. I would highly recommend Susan over any other type of training elsewhere. read more

Our mini poodle puppy, Pike, learned so much in class. He started by being very shy and would hide under the chair, and now he is being social and active in class. Pike was bread for a calm temperament, and that attributed to his shyness. Before we started the classes, Pike could not walk down the street without being afraid of people, nor could he pass by people in our condo building without fear. Now, he can go on walks and really enjoys going to class. As soon as we get off the bus near the classroom, he gets very excited and starts to run towards the building. Susan is an amazing teacher. We are very grateful for all she has done for Pike. The social hours, in addition to the classes, are great. Both my spouse and I really enjoy going to class and learning - Pike can now sit and lay down, come, and is working on other skills. We are excited to start middle school in January. The classes are as beneficial to us as they are to Pike. Paws4Training gets a five star review from us - in all areas - customer service, technical skills, business acumen and overall positive impact on the community. read more

I took my Australian Labordoodle to Puppy Kindergarten, twice a week for 3 weeks and what a difference. Charlie learned so much with the guidance of Brian and the other trainers. Charlie also was in Puppy Day Camp for two weeks. This was not just play time but learning time. Charlie made so much progress. I was give notes as to what the outcomes of the day were and things to work on at home. I'm sorry that Charlie is too old to continue in the puppy classes and has to wait until he's 5 months old to start Middle School. But when he reaches the correct age, he will be a part of Middle School. I highly recommend Paws4training. read more

We adopted a 6 year old Chihuahua who hadn't been potty trained. I was ready to return the dog, as this was something I didn't want to deal with. Luckily Susan from Paws4training came to the rescue. In one private session she gave us sound advice. We stuck to it and now our dog has been totally accident free for weeks. Susan from Paws 4 Training was also really helpful when we realized that our dog wasn't rained best in a class -without much ado she just gave us more private time and the sessions are relaxing and enjoyable for the dog and us.She has also been wonderful helping our 6 year-old to gain confidence with the dog and although Susan doesn't have kids of her own her way of working with kids and dogs is fabulous -because kids need lots of explanations and dogs don't! read more

Susan is great! We used her for Puppy Basics 1 and also for a private session once our Frenchie started exhibiting some bad behaviors. She is very thorough and explains the psychology and process of everything. Of course, in the end, the success of the training is up to you as the owner to follow through with what she teaches you. But I can highly recommend Susan for your training needs. read more

We did one-on-one training with our golden retriever puppy. Although he has a sweet disposition, he was inattentive & difficult to manage @ 6 months when we contacted Susan. She immediately and impressively established a rapport with the dog. Her interaction with the dog was invariably positive. Her intuitive understanding of his "worldview" was very helpful in devising strategies to teach the behavior we wanted. I don't think that Susan trains the dog; she trains the owner. Whichever is the case, we have a much better people-dog relationship (& a happier household) as a result of Susan's help. read more

Susan is great!! We took our dog to 2 separate puppy classes and learned a lot! There were multiple times and days offered for classes which worked with our work schedules. She teaches in a relaxed environment and does not allow too many puppies in a class which helps with concentration. She was always willing to offer specific help with questions we had about our dog on an individual basis. We did notice a lot of repeat information attending two classes, but reiteration is important especially for puppies. Our pup is very well behaved and we owe a lot of it to Susan!! read more

We love Susan and her team. Our 9 week old puppy came home from a three day camp, sitting, down and come. We attended a 6 week puppy class, which has helped us continue to train our now 6 month old. We plan on continuing training hete. read more

We've done two courses with Susan and our Lab/Pointer mix puppy, "Maddy". This time we've shared with our little friend and Susan has proven extremely valuable for us. Susan combines an excellent understanding of what motivates dogs with terrific instructional skills for students walking on four legs or two. Susan also has an almost supernatural ability to command the respect and attention of her furry students in a kindly way, a useful and reassuring skill. Susan alloys all these virtues with her deep underpinnings of practical knowledge and advice about dog-handling, creating classes that are both useful and enjoyable. Susan is also always ready to address specific issues confronting particular dogs and their owners and is almost always able not only to help the person asking a question but to also make her advice useful to the class at large. Classes with Susan will reward you and your dog with a more fulfilling relationship, free of the frustrations that can come between you and your canine pal. read more

I'm so glad to find a fellow Cavapoo owner! (Cavalier King Charles spaniel & poodle mix.) I recently needed to find some information on how to help train my puppy. The breeder gave me a trainers number and some tips to to help correct some behaviors. I talked with a fellow Cavapoo owner and trainer -Susan Oshie in Seattle Washington. I am too far away to take a class, but she called me to offer the help I needed anyway. I got the tips, support, and help quickly and professionally that same day. She gave me a lot of suggestions. I worked with my puppy and had success that very day. Holding a tennis ball or treat keeps my dogs attention a bit longer in training. I'm so glad to find someone who has experience specifically with this breed. Thank you to Susan for your advice and support. I am also grateful to the breeders at Hill peak pups for there advice and support! read more

I definitely learned a lot with my new puppy in the puppy kindergarten classes, but my only suggestion would be to have a more structured schedule (they're drop-in classes). Often I went to a class and didn't learn anything new, because the topics were already covered. Despite the drop in format, I missed a couple classes due to travel, thinking I was ok, but when I came to the next class I was advised that I was NOT to miss a class. Overall I do like Susan's approach and I think she's a great trainer (and my little pup definitely learned many valuable skills), I just think the classes need to be structured so you know what kind of class you're walking into and what you'll be learning that day. read more

My 2 y/o Aussie and I just finished Susan's 6 week Basic Obedience class. Highly recommend and really worth it! She is a fantastic teacher, is non-shaming and empowering, and uses positive reinforcement, which were all really important things for me. She is really informative and really wants to be helpful in training your pet. I feel a better connection with my dog as well after learning how to train him properly! If you're looking for a good dog obedience class, highly recommend Susan! read more

Susan and the gentlemen who assist with the class are absolutely wonderful. They helped us turn from two slightly hesitant people with a nervous dog to three much more zen souls. The class itself was very good and we learned many smart and successful techniques. In thinking about our experience though, what we most appreciated was the kind, thoughtful, and supportive environment that greeted us each week. Anyone can deliver a list of commands or tricks, but this emphasis on a more holistic perspective really blew us away and totally changed our outlook. Susan and her crew always made both elements such a priority. We were encouraged to see the best in our dog and to be confident that with consistency and love our dog would become his best self. Definitely recommended! read more

Susan is a wonderful trainer. We learned a lot in the class in terms of socialization, but overall I think her tactics are too broad and general. If you are looking for deep insights regarding puppies or help with bad behavior I'd recommend going on Youtube and watching videos posted by users. The real reason why we enjoyed the class was the puppy socialization aspect. We basically paid to socialize our puppy. We took home some advice from Susan, but we found most everything she taught was too broad and general and not very helpful. read more

My dog Koda especially loved play time at the end. But we learned a lot of great tricks that have been really helpful! The class was small and we got a lot of great interaction time. I really wanted to be able to take my dog out on walks without him jumping and lunging at every dog we passed. Now I love taking him for walks! Plus she gave us great tips on how to get him to come back at the dog park. The building was a little hard to find the first day but other than that I have nothing bad to say. read more

Paws4training puppy kindergarten was an extremely effective training class. Having our first puppy, the class was better for us than for her. Everything covered in the class was meaningful and clearly explained. In general, Susan provides instruction on how to train your puppy so that the owner can apply training to pretty much anything else the owner wishes to train the dog to do. The atmosphere was always incredibly pleasant and puppy play time helped our puppy to learn the rules of making puppy friends. We highly recommend paws4training and plan to get enrolled in more classes soon. Do you and your new puppy a huge favor. Enroll in the paws4training puppy kindergarten. As long as you work outside of class on the skills, your puppy will benefit for sure. Also, another bonus is meeting many cute puppies and watching them develop through there cutest years! Paws4Training was awesome! Last thing, Susan is an incredible trainer and our puppy likes here more than she likes us. See you in class. read more

We took our dog to puppy classes at Paws4Training and loved it! So much so that we also went back again for the basic training class. Susan was great and always had the perfect remedy to help with troublesome behaviors we were experiencing at home with our dog. Our dog comes when we call him and walks on a loose leash with ease. Two things we thought we'd never see. Thank you Susan! read more

We had two puppies join our family at about the same time. We put both of them through puppy classes as Paws4Training. They are so much better behaved as a result. The classes were very convenient. And since one of us took one puppy and the other took the other puppy, we humans got a consistent training too. I ended up continuing classes with my female and she made great progress. We also did a private session with her, which was really really helpful in addressing a specific concern. I highly recommend Paws4Training for puppy classes. Susan is knowledgeable not only about dog (especially puppy) behavior but she also has a medical background and a keen eye toward health concerns as well. read more

My dog Bowie is an anxious dog. I brought her in to training, and Susan helped me look at her anxiety in a completely different way. In the weeks since my two private sessions, Bowie has been so much more at ease. Her advice didn't seem revolutionary at first, but the small changes Susan has suggested have helped so much. And Susan really went out of her way to help us out too. She is very accommodating and very effective. read more

My husband and I are so happy that we should have found Paw4Training. The owner, Susan, has been instrumental in helping us raise a happy and well trained puppy. Our French bulldog, Louie, has responded beautifully to her positive reinforcement training techniques. We enrolled Louie in the puppy kindergarten when he was 4 months and in the month that we've been attending we've seen a marked improvement in his behavior. The "classroom" environment is relaxed and informative with plenty of time for our puppy to play in a safe and well monitored environment. I can honestly say that Susan takes a genuine interest in the progress of our puppies, often staying behind after class to work one on one with us. She is also a wealth of information and patiently answers our countless questions, helping us to demystify the process of raising an obedient puppy. I would recommend her without reservation to any dog owner regardless of the age and breed of your four legged friend. read more

Susan is the best! my two year old Terrier Mix Auggie is the rescue dog that rescued me- in so many wonderful ways. I didn't know what I was missing before she jumped, chewed, ran, barked, pulled at the leash into my life. Then we met Susan and in just 6 weeks (one hour a week)- Susan had ME better understanding Auggie and Auggie better understanding me. Now, my always willing partner waits to go out the door, sits for everything without a word, walks lovingly beside me, and greets everyone like a furry little lady; no more jumping up! Of course when we get to the dog park and that slack-leash is snapped off, she runs wild and shows off the ever-go-crazy-fun terrier she is until I say "come" and then she magically transforms into the happily obedient little lady again. Then I say: "OK" and off she goes to resume her dog- on-dog-on-dog play. Susan's understanding of what dogs need and what human want and how to get those two in tandem- almost effortlessly- very naturally for sure, is worth every penny. You owe to yourself AND most certainly to your dog- at any age, to spend some time at PAWS4TRAINING with Susan and deepen that wonderful bond of love and understanding between you and your furry loved one(s). I bet if your dog had the ability to take YOU to training and strengthen the connection between you both- you'd be on your way lickety-split! ThankYou Susan for everything! We'll be back for more soon! read more

I was amazed at how quickly our young dog's behavior improved when we started the Basic Manners class. Susan gave us a lot of useful information about how dogs learn and armed us with the tools we needed to bring about the behavioral changes that will make our dog the kind of dog even non-animal-people would want to be around. We had a chance to try out new techniques in class and get help and feedback from Susan or her assistant. This was an effective way to train both the dog and us! I'd recommend this class without reservation. read more

The Paws4 training early puppy dog training and socialization is the best thing you can do for your new best friend. Susan Oshie is fabulous even with smart, stubborn and sometimes snarky breeds like my shiba inu Sweety who has excelled in her classes. She soon has them eating out of her hand and woofing her praises. Susan's positive training techniques assure a well behaved, willing to please and loving best friend for life. Thank you Paws4training! read more

Our puppy is a particularly enthusiastic golden retriever. We took her to puppy socialization, puppy basics and now the agility class. All the classes were really well done. She does well with all kinds of people and dogs and various pieces of equipment. Without them, we would have a wild thing who jumps and lunges and can't go anywhere. Because of them we have a pretty well behaved puppy who will be fun to take anywhere as an adult. Susan's training approach is all positive, easy to understand and implement. We highly recommend it. read more

Susan is a talented trainer. It's actually we the owners who are getting trained. Our dog has become polite and well-mannered thanks to Susan's classes. We started with puppy class, then beginning obedience, then another obedience class. Great! Facility could be better, but it works ok for the dogs. read more

I highly recommend Susan at Paws for training. She will show you how to turn your pet into a well behaved dog. Using effective methods that encourage good behavior, you will learn to teach behaviors that could save your Dog's life, like Wait, Drop it and Come--plus behaviors that will simplify your life, like Heel, go to Mat, and my favioite, LEAVE IT! My large dog has stopped yanking at his leash to chase squirrels, cats and rabbits at the park. I did not think it was possible to curtail innate instincts. ....See Susan and experience the joy of living with a well-behaved dog! read more

We adopted a Chesapeake Bay Retriever this summer, our first puppy. Neither of us had trained a puppy before, and we shopped around looking for training classes. Susan and the team had the most practical content and structure for a busy working couple in north Seattle. The structure of the puppy kindergarten classes made it easy to learn best practices for house training, teething, safety, leash training and positive reinforcement and more. If you missed a subject one evening, you would get a chance to hear it again and to watch Susan and team practice the training techniques. Then you could take the techniques home, try them out, and refine the as needed for your puppy. Besides the effective techniques, the puppy kindergarten classes offer an opportunity to socialize your puppy with different breeds and teach them to play nicely with other dogs. Highly recommended, we will be back for future classes! read more

We are taking our third class with Susan - puppy socialization, puppy basics, and now beginning agility. We have had a great experience! We have four children (9, 6, 4, & 9 mos.) whom we bring with us to class, and Susan has been incredibly welcoming to them, and even made them and us feel like they are adding to the class by offering other dogs some exposure to kids. She has also given us lots of good tips and reminders about what is and isn't appropriate play for dogs & kids, how kids should approach dogs, etc. The kids have learned a lot from her by being there: a pretty good understanding of some basics of dog behavior and training. We are grateful to have the opportunity to be there as a family, and the kids love going and seeing Susan. Beyond how great she has been with our kids, our now 7 mo. old lab is doing great. He has learned the basics, and his ability to focus and deal with distractions continues to improve. She explains things in a simple, clear, intuitive way that inspires confidence in our own ability to train our dog outside of class. Susan has given me a number of useful tools to use (as well as a general understanding of what dogs are capable of) when things aren't going well to get him to refocus, settle, and generally behave. What she has offered has really made all the difference in our ability to incorporate a puppy into an already busy household! read more

I have only praise for Susan - and her little helper pup, Eloise! About 10 months ago, I came home with a shy and somewhat fearful female Cavalier King Charles puppy, Chloe. Over the months, both of us have benefited from Susan's knowledge and expertise. Susan has and continues to provide not only insightful and practical help with training but gave me the emotional support I needed as a mostly "single" puppy parent for a little girl who was afraid to engage with other people and pups. Under Susan's good guidance, we've both come a long way - I'm more confident and so is Chloe. We went through Puppy Kindergarten, Puppy Basics, and my husband took on the Agility class - each one a positive experience. Chloe is getting over her shyness, plays with other dogs, and can execute all the basic commands! Susan's approach to training reflects her belief that it should always be positive and respectful of the dog's personality. The small class size allows for individual attention - every dog gets "eye level" encouragement from Susan and so do the owners! I've learned how to help Chloe practice good doggie manners and we're still leaning! I'll continue to take advantage of one-on-one training sessions as well as the classes. Chloe and I wouldn't have gotten this far without Susan's guidance as well as encouragement from Eloise! If you need expert help and a dose of understanding and support, this is the duo to call. read more