Sarah F.
Sarah F.
Del Mar, CA
34 repeat clients
34 repeat clients
Gentle training built on connection
What sets me apart is my calm, personalized approach to training. I focus on building trust and creating a positive experience for both dogs and their owners. As a certified dog trainer through GoodPup and a professional pet sitter since 2016, I’ve worked with dogs of all breeds, ages, temperaments, and energy levels. My goal is to make training feel realistic, approachable, and effective for everyday life.
Behavior experience
Training skill set
What to expect
Consultation
During a consultation, we’ll go over your dog’s behavior, routine, training goals, and any challenges you’d like to work on. I’ll also get to know your dog’s personality and learning style so we can discuss the best next steps moving forward.
Sessions
During the first session, we’ll focus on the goals from your consultation and start working on foundational skills. I’ll also observe your dog to tailor the approach to what motivates them best. Each following session builds on the last, strengthening one skill at a time before adding new challenges so your dog can progress with confidence. Please ensure your dog is up to date on vaccinations. It’s also helpful to have a mix of treats: low-value (everyday kibble or basic treats) and high-value rewards (extra special treats your dog loves) to keep motivation high and adjust rewards as needed.
More info
My training philosophy is centered around positive reinforcement and building trust between dogs and their people. As a certified dog trainer through GoodPup, I use encouragement, consistency, and clear communication to help dogs learn at their own pace. I tailor training to each dog’s personality, needs, and goals. From obedience and leash manners to puppy foundations and confidence-building, my goal is lasting behavior change while strengthening the bond between dogs and their families, with practical skills owners can confidently continue at home.
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Includes 11%booking fee
Consultations
Sessions
Availability
I’m currently available for training sessions on weeknights and weekends. I work full time, but I do my best to offer flexible scheduling to my pet parents.
Days available to train
What to expect
Consultation
During a consultation, we’ll go over your dog’s behavior, routine, training goals, and any challenges you’d like to work on. I’ll also get to know your dog’s personality and learning style so we can discuss the best next steps moving forward.
Sessions
During the first session, we’ll focus on the goals from your consultation and start working on foundational skills. I’ll also observe your dog to tailor the approach to what motivates them best. Each following session builds on the last, strengthening one skill at a time before adding new challenges so your dog can progress with confidence. Please ensure your dog is up to date on vaccinations. It’s also helpful to have a mix of treats: low-value (everyday kibble or basic treats) and high-value rewards (extra special treats your dog loves) to keep motivation high and adjust rewards as needed.
More info
My training philosophy is centered around positive reinforcement and building trust between dogs and their people. As a certified dog trainer through GoodPup, I use encouragement, consistency, and clear communication to help dogs learn at their own pace. I tailor training to each dog’s personality, needs, and goals. From obedience and leash manners to puppy foundations and confidence-building, my goal is lasting behavior change while strengthening the bond between dogs and their families, with practical skills owners can confidently continue at home.
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Sarah F.
Sarah F.
Del Mar, CA