Susan F

Susi grew up in Ville St. Laurent and graduated from Concordia University with a B.A. in modern languages. After working in the hotel industry in Toronto for a few years she decided to change things up and pursue a career in the pet industry by taking dog grooming courses in Guelph and becoming a Professional Pet Groomer.

She returned to Montreal where she worked as a groomer and managed a V.I.P. boarding facility for dogs and cats. While there, she became interested in Canine behavior, taking several courses in Canine Aggression at Cornell University. Susi also became very involved in animal rescue and it is during this time that she co-founded S.O.S. Levrier de Montreal which, in 1993 introduced the first adoption program for retired racing Greyhounds in the Montreal Area.

After living and grooming in Europe for a few years, Susi returned to Canada and settled in Hudson where she had her own dog and cat grooming business for 13 years. Susi has always been passionate about animal welfare and has been an active participant in local cat and dog rescue efforts. She is also involved with wild birds and sits on the Board of Directors of Le Nichoir, a local bird rehabilitation organization.

Susi has been involved in the dog world for many years. She has shown her dogs in the confirmation ring and currently trains her standard poodle “Libby” and her Doberman Pinscher “Brando” in obedience at the OPEN level. She also shares her home with 3 cats who have ignored all efforts to train them.

Susi has a strong public service background and is looking forward to putting her love of animals and retail to good use managing Boutique Pawville.