Meet Our Dog Trainer
Sarah earned a BS in both Biology and Psychology, focused on animal behavior, from UCF. During college, Sarah became a wolf educator, learning to interpret canine behavior under one of the world’s leading wolf biologists, Dr. David Mech. She also worked as an educator at Sea World and interned at zoos and sanctuaries, focusing on large carnivores. Sarah’s passion for and understanding of dog behavior, along with its connection to the human-canine bond, have fueled her career.
Sarah Helps Transform Reactive Dogs into Confident Companions
She has extensive experience working in multiple facilities and kennels that specialize in rehabilitating and handling reactive and aggressive dogs. Her unique position, combining a strong background in behavior with practical handling skills, has allowed her to excel in behavioral modification cases, resulting in long-lasting changes that improve the well-being of the dogs.
10-Years Experience as a Certified Trainer, Dog Sport Competitor, and Family Pet Coach
Sarah is a member of the International Association of Canine Professionals (IACP), Prong Collar Knowledge Assessment Certified, and has completed Nino Drowaert’s Puppy and E-collar University. She is lure course safety certified and collects continuing education credits, including a symposium at UNF for Therapy Dogs. Sarah has also worked in veterinary medicine, managing two different veterinary clinics.
Sarah has the Expertise to Transform your Canine’s Life
Her academic background and years of immersive hands-on experience with diverse canine companions seamlessly integrate theory with real-world application, bridging the gap between research and practice to improve the lives of dogs and their owners.
Certifications, Schooling & Accomplishments
- University of Central Florida (Dual Degree) 2017
- Bachelor of Science in Biology and Bachelor of Science in Psychology Focus in Animal Behavior
- Barn Hunt Judge
- Updog Head Judge
- GRC Apprentice Judge
- Mentorship under Dr. David L Mech
- AKC Evaluator
- Prong Collar Knowledge Assessment (PCKA)
- Wicked Lure Coursing Safety Certified
- 0.055 Ceus University of North Florida Therapy Dog Expo & Symposium
- 24 Hour Decoy Seminar – Proper Decoy Tactics
- E-Collar University – Nino Drowaert
- Puppy University – Nino Drowaert
- Multiple Year top 25 Barn Hunt National Champion
- 3 dogs with over a RACH in Barn Hunt
- K9 (Toss & Fetch National Placement
- PSA 1 Title
- 5th Pug to ever earn a UL-1
- Training Director at Twin Cities PSA Club
- As a training director, 3 certified decoys, 18 PDCs, 9 legs of PSA, 1 (4 PSA 1 Titles) and 2 legs of PSA2
Contact Info
Phone
763-220-5885
Location
Hours
Open Daily from 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM