Susan E. Overfield
Owner
Overfield Kennels
Type of Business: Dog training center
Major Products and Services: Behavioral training for dogs
Marketing Area: International
Years in Position: 40
Years in Profession: 40
Day-to-Day Responsibilities: Instructing dog owners, shelters, rescues and fosters on behavioral training; Consulting privately; Proceeding with proper behavioral methods; Ensuring the social identity of the dog within the family; Creating a happy relationship between the owner and the dog; Going into shelters to help in training; Speaking for pet groups and veterinary groups across the U.S; Making herself available to talk about and answer questions about dogs
Educational Background: College Coursework, University of Colorado Denver (1975-1976)
Philanthropy: Fundraising
What do you attribute your success to? She attributes her success to proven methods, hard work and a positive attitude.
How did you get involved in your profession? She became involved in her profession because veterinarians noticed that she did not leash her dogs when they came in and they were well behaved; she was asked to help their clients.
Hobbies/Interests/Sports: Knitting; Reading; Swimming; Traveling; Spending time with her friends; Camping