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Sara Reusche

Dog trainer in Minneapolis

#468 in United States, #12 in Minnesota, #8 in Minneapolis

United States

Minneapolis

https://pawsabilitiesmn.com/

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Sara Reusche, CBCC-KA, CPDT-KSA, CVT, AKC CGC and Trick Evaluator, UKC SPOT Evaluator (she/her) purchased Paws Abilities in 2010 after working for the business since 2004. She has turned her love of animals and teaching into a career and is dual certified as a veterinary technician and professional dog trainer. In addition to training, Sara has worked as a groomer, vet tech, dog daycare attendant, breeder, and animal shelter caretaker and trainer.Sara's blog posts generate thousands of visitors from all over the world. She has contributed to the APDT Chronicle of the Dog and was the 2008 John Fisher Scholarship award winner for her article Lessons from Layla.Sara lives with four mixed breed dogs, Pantalaimon, Iskierka, the Morrigan, and Iroh. Sara's dogs have competed in agility, rally obedience, competition obedience, disc, lure coursing, canine freestyle, and k9 nose work. Pan also works as a model for many companies, including Target and Publisher's Clearinghouse. Sara frequently fosters dogs for rescue organizations as well. When she's not working with dogs, Sara enjoys reading, listening to audiobooks, building puzzles, and staying up too late.Sara is a member of the following professional organizations: AKC, APDT, CCPDT, IAABC, NACSW, SVBT.

Certifications:

CBCC-KA CPDT-KSA CVT

Dog training services include

  • Aggressive dog training
  • Deaf dog training
  • Reactive dog training
  • Board and train
  • In home training
  • Off leash training
  • Puppy training

More info about Sara Reusche's dog training:

Paws Abilities Dog Training helps people enjoy their dogs! We offer everything from puppy socialization to competitive sports to problem solving for serious behavioral issues.

Behavioral issue focus:

Paws Abilities works with behavioral issues of all sorts, from serious aggression to fears and phobias to new puppy issues. We take a team-centered approach, working closely with pet parents, veterinary staff, and other members of your dog's support team (groomers, daycare, walkers, etc.) to provide lasting, effective behavior change.

Dog training methods:

We're reward-based trainers who believe in using the kindness, most effective, and most pragmatic approach possible in each case. We focus on meeting the needs of both ends of the leash and helping dogs and their humans have a fulfilled, happy life together.

Why I became a dog trainer:

I adopted a dog who needed a lot of professional help to live in our suburban world comfortably, and training opened my eyes to the incredible difference that training can make in the lives of people and animals. I've had many careers in the animal world over the past 2+ decades, but training truly holds my heart as the best way to connect with dogs and the people who love them.

My favorite part of being a dog trainer:

I love seeing people fall even more deeply in love with their dogs. Helping people enjoy their dogs is what it's all about!

My #1 dog training tip:

Remember that your dog is doing their best with the training you've given them, the environment they grew up in, and the genetics they were born with. If either of you is struggling, don't be afraid to reach out for help!

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