New Dogs – Old Trix

Offers intensive, one-dog-at-a-time board and train programs lasting 10–21 days. Dogs live in Susan’s home, participate in daily field trips to real-world settings, and receive individualized training tailored to their breed, personality, and behavioral challenges. Owners receive video, text, and phone updates throughout the program and are invited to join group walks and in-person training sessions prior to graduation to learn how to maintain progress at home.

Pricing Summary

Pricing details are not publicly listed; clients are encouraged to call for a consultation to discuss customized board and train programs. Programs include daily updates, field trips, and owner follow-up sessions.

Policies

Policy details regarding cancellations or rescheduling are not publicly stated. Clients are encouraged to contact Susan directly for program-specific terms.

New Dogs – Old Trix is a dog training business in Tucson, Arizona, owned and operated by Certified Professional Dog Trainer Susan Del Signore. The business specializes in customized, in-home board and train programs designed to build trust, confidence, and clear communication between dogs and their owners using positive reinforcement methods. Susan focuses on one dog at a time, providing immersive training that includes living in her home alongside her own well-trained dogs, field trips to real-world environments like parks, stores, and restaurants, and personalized follow-up support for owners. Her approach avoids intimidation and coercive corrections, instead using fun, reward-based exercises to teach dogs appropriate behaviors. She also offers ongoing group walks and socialization classes to reinforce training and help dogs build confidence around other animals and people.

Susan’s training philosophy emphasizes understanding canine communication, addressing behavioral issues like reactivity, fearfulness, resource guarding, and separation anxiety, and equipping owners with the tools to maintain long-term success. She continuously pursues education through workshops and certifications from respected trainers, ensuring her methods are current and effective. Her clients report dramatic improvements in their dogs’ behavior, including calm public outings, reliable recall, and reduced aggression or anxiety.

In addition to board and train services, Susan provides daily updates via video, text, and phone, and invites owners to participate in training sessions to ensure a smooth transition back home. She works with dogs of all ages, breeds, and backgrounds, including rescue dogs and those with trauma histories, and is known for her compassion, professionalism, and deep commitment to both dogs and their families.

Accomplishments

Susan Del Signore is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer with ongoing education from leading experts including Chad Mackin, Mark McCabe, Duke Ferguson, and Nelson Hodges. She has attended over 10 specialized workshops since 2010 in areas such as relationship-based behavior modification, training between the ears, and canine first aid. Her business has been operating since 2010 and has successfully transformed the behavior of numerous rescue and problem dogs, earning strong endorsements from local rescues and clients.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients are encouraged to call Susan at (520) 886-6357 to discuss their dog’s needs and schedule a consultation. A client questionnaire is available online to help prepare for the initial conversation.