CO-FOUNDER Trainer, Handler, Hiker

CO-FOUNDER & HEAD OF TRAINING Sara’s work is rooted in more than 15 years of hands-on experience working with hundreds of dogs in NYC, the Hudson Valley, and across the country via virtual lessons. She is credentialed through the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (CPDT-KA), which provides independent validation of professional knowledge and skills in an unregulated industry. She also underwent a three year intensive apprenticeship with Who’s Walking Who Dog Obedience and Behavior Training in Manhattan. Sara maintains her accreditation with ongoing coursework in the latest dog behavior research, most recently with Micheal Shikashio’s The Aggression in Dogs course and the Karen Pryor Academy ClickerExpo. She is also a member of the Association For Professional Dog Training International and is insured and bonded.

Sara became fascinated with dog training and behavior modification in 2008, after rescuing Sadie, a pit bull/rottweiller mix. Sadie had severe fear aggression toward strangers. Learning how to meet Sadie’s needs and give her the tools she needed to safely exist in an urban environment were deeply rewarding for Sara, and inspired her to leave a career as a magazine editor and dedicate herself full time to helping other dogs and their humans. Sara and her family spent several years with dual residences between New York City and upstate New York, making her ideally suited to help those who travel between city and country.

CO-FOUNDER Handler, Hiker, Groomer - Throughout her successful career in technology, marketing, and communications, Susan has had a hand in the world of animals . Either volunteering or supporting friends’ dog businesses, she has long helped as a handler, walker/hiker, groomer - you name it. She met Sara while training her own tricky dogs, and the two became fast friends. Susan is happiest when hiking with dogs, watching them learn, or cooking & preparing wholesome food for them. Dogs agree she’s also the best snuggler, but it turns out they say that about everyone.