Sezan has specialised for over a decade in clinical behaviour consultancy, within higher education providers and animal welfare organisations worldwide. She loves hands on dog training - taking evidence-based theory and making it fun, effective and practically applicable in everyday life with dogs.

Sezan holds an honours (BSc-hons) and masters by research (MSc-r) degree in Animal Behaviour and Welfare Sciences from Bristol Veterinary School. Here she stayed to complete a 3-year postgraduate clinical training residency, following which she became Acting Clinical Lead at the Langford Animal Behaviour Clinic. During this time she saw cases, taught University students about behaviour and supervised junior residents.

Following a passion for ‘on the ground’ behaviour modification and rescue work, Sezan made the move across to non-profit animal rescue and rehoming organisations, including; RSPCA Victoria (Melbourne), the Dogs Trust, and Bath Cats and Dogs Home. Sezan continues to provide staff development opportunities to such organisations as well as hands-on dog behaviour and training help, before and after adoption.

Sezan has a passion for practical dog training, building competitive obedience and scent-based skills with her own dogs. She loves to help owners nurture their own talents for dog training while making outdoor adventures fun and accessible for all.

Sezan created Oz Dogs to creatively support a small family of socially sensitive dogs; and she manages the business alongside her ongoing charity sector work.

Sue has over 20 years’ experience working in the animal sector including 7 years working in animal behaviour and welfare education and 5 years clinical behaviour experience. Sue is passionate about supporting owners to have happy dogs and a positive relationship with their canine companions. 

Holding a first-class honours degree in Animal Behaviour and Welfare from Bristol Veterinary School, Sue remained at the Veterinary School to complete a Masters by Research and PhD in the field of animal welfare.

Reflecting her passion for sharing her knowledge of animal behaviour with others, Sue has spent the last 7 years teaching behaviour in higher education establishments. Alongside her work with Oz Dogs, Sue is currently a Senior Lecturer in Clinical Companion Animal Behaviour at Bristol Veterinary School, where she is the Deputy Programme Director for the Veterinary Nursing and Companion Animal Behaviour degree.

As a result of her background in education, Sue has a honed ability to support others to develop their practical skills and theoretical knowledge. Sue gains great pleasure in watching others grow in knowledge, skills and confidence to ultimately benefit their own lives, and the lives of the animals in their care.

Sue is owned and trained by Brian, the wire-haired sausage dog. Brian and Sue do a range of activities together with the primary goal of having fun!

Sue supports her own caseload at Oz Dogs and contributes to monthly ideas meetings, while continuing her work in higher education.