July Updates!

Hi there! My name is Sarah! I am thrilled and humbled to be joining two incredible Pet Professionals at Terra Nova Canines! I am dog obsessed and feel honored to be considered for your Dog Training and Pet Sitting needs. 

I am new to Canada, and hail from the Great Lakes State of Michigan! I have two golden retrievers and also have a love for backpacking, house-plants, and road trips.

I started off in the pet care industry, as a puppy raiser for Leader Dogs for the Blind. I wanted to serve my community, and have a chance to be a part of something bigger than myself. I fell in love with the dog training side of things, and found a new career because of it! 

Shortly after, I took a Dog Trainer Apprenticeship program with a local positive reinforcement based dog training school. I gained valuable knowledge about canine body language, the basics of dog training, and working with clients in general. I helped teach some groups classes, and began volunteering at some of my local shelters in Michigan.

I then started my own dog training business, and have continued to further my education in the field ever since! I am certified through the Certified Council for Professional Dog Trainers. I am also certified in Dog & Cat CPR/ First Aid. My passion lies in helping owners better connect with their dogs, and form strong bonds and understanding of one another. I love educating owners on dog behavior, and really love helping teach pet parents how to train their own dogs! I also empathize with dog guardians who are struggling with problem behaviors and not knowing where to turn... Positive Reinforcement based training is the only training that I use, and I am also Fear Free certified. 

I equally love pet sitting, and caring for animals while their family is away - as I personally know how hard it can be to leave your pets with just anyone. I always put the care and respect into watching over your pets, as if they were my own! I can't wait to meet you and your special pets!