Why Mia Semuta? Who is she?

I am a West Shore Harrisburg native, life-long animal lover and a career educator. I began my professional career in the classroom teaching high school English, social studies and English as a second language. I’ve been an educator, instructor or trainer in the fields of health, insurance, culinary, automotive, IT and canine obedience. My time spent teaching and training across a varied manner of topics has brought a wealth of experience from which to draw. The heart of all learning is communication; learning how to unlock the door that leads to your student’s language, be that student human or canine. In addition to training my own dogs throughout my life, as well as those of my large, extended family with countless pure-breeds, mixed-breeds and rescues, I began my professional dog training career after learning from the woman who trained Pony and me. At first I attended classes and took private lessons as a Mom trying desperately to instill some manners in the unruly beast. It was like magic, good manners quickly followed and I discovered a new avenue in my passion for education. I call him Pony Boy after the character from The Outsiders; he is, now and forever, a member of my family.

Having learned so much as a client, and with my penchant for education of all kinds, I went on to help conduct group classes and individual training sessions while I continued to learn more myself. I soon began conducting individual lessons and group classes on my own. This has grown into my own, fully insured, viable business which continues to expand daily. I have also received additional training from Master Trainer Jeff Gellman who has expanded my skill set and knowledge in the rehabilitation and training of aggressive dogs and those on their last, desperate chance.

At the end of the day I am, ever, a teacher. It is an honor and a privilege to now have my own school full of canine students. But don’t just take my word for it.