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Sara Marshall

Dog trainer in Massachusetts

#432 in United States, #17 in Massachusetts

United States

https://www.pawsintranslation.com

Service areas:

Cape Cod Barnstable County, parts of Plymouth County Sandwich, Barnstable, Mashpee, Falmouth, Marstons Mills, Osterville, Centerville, West Barnstable, Cotuit, Hyannis, Yarmouth, Dennis, Bourne, parts of Plymouth

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Sara began training with dozens of foster dogs in the early 90's and worked for a trainer, at a vet hospital and as the trainer-on-staff at an animal shelter in subsequent years. In her spare time she enjoys training for dog sports and hanging out in her own multi-dog household (where she shares her life with 5 dogs ranging from 8-90 lbs).

Certifications:

CPDT-KA, KPA-CTP, Fear Free Certified

Dog training services include

  • Aggressive dog training
  • Deaf dog training
  • Reactive dog training
  • In home training
  • Off leash training
  • Puppy training

More info about Sara Marshall's dog training:

Basic manners; obedience; common behavior issues like housetraining, jumping, barking; help for reactivity, aggression and fearful behaviors

Behavioral issue focus:

Sara frequently works with dogs that are labeled fearful or aggressive, helping their humans learn how to support them, build confidence and teach them more appropriate behavior.

Dog training methods:

Sara offers stand-alone behavior consultations to address a single behavioral concern: these include safety & management considerations and a basic plan for moving forward. Typically a package of sessions is most suitable for clients seeking to modify their dog's behavior as it provides extra support, hands-on guidance and feedback. Sara helps her clients use positive reinforcement training and environmental management to teach their dogs what they want them to do while preventing rehearsal of unwanted behaviors.

Why I became a dog trainer:

Sara has spent her life learning about dogs and realizes it's not always easy to sort through the information that's out there and dismiss inaccurate advice presented as facts. She became a trainer to share clear, relevant information with clients and help them use sound, humane techniques to train their own dogs.

My favorite part of being a dog trainer:

Sara's favorite part of being a dog trainer is helping strengthen the relationship between dogs and their people through understanding and communication.

My #1 dog training tip:

No doesn't give your dog any information about what you'd like him/her to do instead. Focus on teaching what you DO want while you prevent rehearsal of what you don't want.

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