SoozyPooch LLC

Service area: all of Philadelphia and surrounding areas

Soozy Pooch’s main goal is to teach owners how to properly and confidently handle their dog(s) in any situation, focusing on effective communication and management. The philosophy centers on building a respectful and trusting relationship by teaching owners how to read their dog and respond to get desired results.

The core of the training is the “Game Plans,” which involve in-home visits to address specific areas of concern. Clients set goals, and Soozy Pooch provides steps and chooses games to help resolve issues. The program goes beyond basic obedience, aiming to help owners understand their dog’s language and teach their dog human language, leading to a better understanding and a healthier relationship.

The approach uses a proven method of learning that is fun and easy for all, including dogs of any age, adults, and children. There are 30 games in total, such as “TOP DOG,” “THE TRICKS OF GIVING COMMANDS,” and “TRUST,” which are mixed and matched to fit each client’s unique needs. The training incorporates four simple steps for dog management, emphasizing consistent practice. Positive reinforcement, including praise, food, and games, is a key component of their techniques.

SoozyPooch LLC, led by Susan Rosetti, is a dog behaviorist and trainer focused on empowering dog owners to confidently handle their dogs in any situation. Their main goal is to teach effective communication and management skills, fostering a respectful and trusting relationship between dogs and their humans.

Soozy Pooch utilizes “Game Plans,” a fun and simple method involving in-home visits to address specific concerns and behavioral issues. These plans go beyond basic obedience, helping owners understand their dog’s language and teach their dog human language, ultimately cultivating a healthier and happier relationship.

The program is designed to be fun and easy for everyone, including dogs of any age, adults, and children, incorporating 30 different games that are mixed and matched to fit each client’s unique needs. Soozy Pooch emphasizes a blend of dog and human language for better communication, leading to a more balanced understanding.

Susan Rosetti brings over 25 years of hands-on experience, with a background that includes working as a kennel worker, veterinary technician, and breeder. She has a continuing education in canine behavior, psychology of learning, ecology, animal science, and dog training techniques, and has met with notable trainers like Cesar Millan.

Accomplishments

Susan Rosetti, the dog behaviorist and trainer behind SoozyPooch, has close to three decades of hands-on experience working with dogs and their families. Her extensive background includes employment as a kennel worker at Emas Pet Hospital, The ASPCA, and Old Marple Boarding Kennels.

She pursued a course in animal science and completed a dog-training course from The National Institute of Dog Training with Matthew Margolis. Susan also worked as a veterinarian technician at Old Marple Vet. Hospital for approximately seven years, where she gained practical experience in animal health and extensively studied animal behavior books from institutions like the University of Pennsylvania.

Her experience further includes working for Pattonium Inc., a breeder of Rottweilers, Boerboels, and Cane Corsos, where she learned about dog body language, pack hierarchy, and leadership. Susan continues her education in canine behavior, the psychology of learning, ecology, animal science, and dog training techniques, and has met and discussed techniques with many trainers and behaviorists, including Cesar Millan.

How to Get Started!

To begin, clients are encouraged to contact Soozy Pooch to discuss which program is best suited for them and their dog.