Simply Sarah

Welcome.

I believe that training your dog should be fun. It should create joy between you and your dog. It shouldn't be hard or stressful.

For over twenty years, I've been helping people and dogs find the common ground of understanding without the use of shock collars, isolation or intimidation.

I will teach you and your dog to communicate. To bond. To create understanding in a stress-free environment. I advocate compassionate training. My unique methods have helped thousand of dogs and people figure each other out--quickly, easily and painlessly.

My services include small group classes for puppies and dogs of all ages and abilities. Private lessons are also available, and I welcome phone and email sessions from around the world.

Group classes, private lessons, and phone or email sessions are available for everybody. Every dog. Every question. Contact me and we’ll get this dog show on the road!

When I'm not teaching dogs and people, I'm writing or talking about them. I've written nine dog training books including Puppies For Dummies, Miss Sarah's Etiquette Guide for Dogs and their People, and PuppyPerfect. I write a weekly dog column and blog regularly on dog-centric topics. In between, I squeeze in a variety of lectures and media appearances, too.

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Bring Sarah's knowledge and experience home!

Sarah's bestselling books will help you understand and teach your puppy or dog. Compassionate, fun and uniquely effective, Sarah's techniques are simple but the results are profound. Click Here

Sarah's Signature Teaching Lead

Imagine a stylish belt that does double duty as your dog’s leash: that’s the concept behind Sarah's patented Teaching Lead®, which lets you walk your dog with hands-free convenience. This leash is equally handy outdoors as in, where it can actually take the place of a crate when you’re home to encourage good canine behavior throughout the day. Both nylon and leather versions come with an instuctional booklet that describes its many uses. During a dog’s puppyhood, building a strong bond between you is critical, and the Teaching Lead® promotes that closeness by joining you two together at the hip - literally as well as figuratively.

Sarah's Media Appearances

When I'm not teaching dogs, I'm talking dogs! I've appeared on all major TV networks,

passionately advocating for dogs everywhere. I've covered pet adoption, puppy selection and aggression rehabilitation.