What people are saying

  • “We took Zoom Basic Obedience and couldn't be happier with our decision. Sara's approach is logical and dispels so many myths that have plagued dog training. We live 45 minutes away and between work, juggling my daughter's school and extracurriculars-tapping into a Zoom class was really the only option. We had access to Sara's wealth of knowledge and appreciated her individual attention. We plan on signing up for Intermediate Obedience this fall. Thanks for a fun, engaging and rewarding experience!!”

    — -Meredith and Riggs

  • Sara has an amazing ability to explain the dog's point of view so that you can have the best possible relationship with your dog and other dogs too. This is my first puppy and having Sara's guidance has enabled me to enjoy my dog and focus on what is really important and not worry about some of the normal growing pains and setbacks that come with all close relationships. Sara also has a keen sense of humor and makes all her classes fun and relaxing as well as informative. I am a tough grader but Sara earns an A+.

    -David and Juniper

  • Sara is so skilled in dog (and human) training! We worked with another trainer and while she helped us get started, we were still struggling with recall and some other behaviors. Sara broke it all down for us, teaching us the stepping stones to better recall. In just a few weeks, things have improved drastically and now I have the tools to help me and my dog be better partners. We are on the right track!! I see why she was voted #1 in Maine!

    -Robyn and Raylan

  • My puppy and I just finished online Basic class and it was wonderful. Before starting classes with Sara, I wondered how online would work, too. But I think we learned even more than the in-person classes we’ve taken.  First it’s easy: it’s done on Zoom and Sara asks you to angle your camera so she can see your dog. So you just follow the link at the right time. If you want to ask a question, you just raise your hand. Sara is patient and has a lovely sense of humor (with both the dogs and the people), so even if you don’t do Zoom often, she makes it easy. The plusses for me were that my dog was learning at home (where most of the skills are first used) without the distraction of other dogs and people. My own puppy is very people-oriented so it’s easier to learn a skill first at home with just me and then take the skill outward to the world. Sara does a great job managing the Zoom. I never once felt we didn’t get enough personal feedback.  A huge plus is that Sara records the session and sends you the link after class. So you can rewatch or redo the class as a refresher and you can see yourself work with your dog. In the class, you’re very focused and to able to take that step back and watch yourself and your dog is very helpful.  On a practical level, if you have to miss class for any reason, you can make it up watching the video and class never got cancelled for weather (less of a concern now but certainly a winter one). I thought online worked great!

    -Cindy and Willa

  • “Love Mr dog training! We have taken puppy 101, basic obedience, and are in tricks class now we also are signed up for more classes. Sara is amazing at explaining everything clearly, making sure everyone gets answers to their questions, and just keeping a fun and safe learning environment. I love that she sends “homework” that reviews what we did in class to help throughout the week. Her videos are so worth checking out! I have purchased a few and they are great refreshers. I was a little unsure about dog training via zoom at first but I actually love it!!! I feel like I get more out of it than the in-person classes I have taken in the past elsewhere. One of the first things explained and makes complete sense; it’s about teaching the people in class, the training comes every day outside of class. My pup and I can’t wait to take more classes!”

    — Michelle and Ollivander

  • "Sara is absolutely incredible! I would highly recommend her and her classes. We’ve worked with her with both our dogs and had great results. Our coonhound is sound sensitive and hates the mailman. Sara’s “Fearful Fido” class has been a godsend. Using her methods we’ve conquered her fear of the vacuum! Recently we took her online basic obedience class for our new puppy. The online format has been so helpful. It enables our puppy to focus on us and not be distracted by other dogs. I’ve seen faster results with the online format than with prior in-person classes. Do yourself and your dogs a huge favor and take her classes!!"

    —Mattie and Nissa

  • “Omg! Omg! Sara! I have been practicing the counter surfing tip you gave us and the most remarkable thing has been happening!! It’s working! Also- the wonderful thing I am seeing is that now she will walk over to my daughter as she is eating, she doesn’t put her paws up, and then looks at me!!!!!!!!!! It’s like she’s asking if this is what I want. Amazing! I mean it’s not that I doubt anything you tell me, but I am amazed every time.”

    -Erin and LuLu

  • “Sara has been extremely helpful in training our 11 month old, Chocolate Lab Ivie during her Zoom Basic Obedience class. We realized that dog training is more about training us as owners than it is about training our dog so nothing is lost through the zoom setting. Sara will make a point to insure your questions are answered one on one during the small group classes. We are excited for Ivies graduation next week but are even more excited to continue other classes with Sara in the future!”

    -Simon and Ivie

  • My pup and I took basic and intermediate obedience with Mr. Dog training and it was awesome for the both of us! It helped me learn so much about my dog as much as he learned in skills! I can’t rave enough about how wonderful Sara is and I am hoping to get into more of the classes she offers! Thank you for all you do in helping the pups and dog owners of the world!😊

    -Carley and Meekoh

  • Sara, The trainer is without a doubt the most patient hard-working woman I have met. She is full of so much information I try to take it all in I highly recommend any of her classes I have taken three.

    -Kimberly and Bear