Blue Dog Training & Behavior

We had a great experience with Sarah and Andrew at Blue Dog. We read every review before deciding to work with them, and we want to pay that forward by sharing our story in case it resonates with someone else. We brought them our 4-month-old Golden Retriever for a two-week “stay and train” session, primarily to address her extreme mouthing and biting behavior. While our pup already knew basic commands like sit, down, stay, and touch we were struggling with her constant biting— she was biting hard and breaking skin daily, and our kids were nervous to go near her. We had tried everything we could think of and were at our wit’s end. Sarah and Andrew were incredibly supportive and generous from the start, offering extensive advice over phone calls and texts even before meeting us. During the training, they sent regular updates and videos, showing us what our puppy was learning and how we could reinforce the behavior at home. They never made us feel judged—just supported and encouraged. Thanks to their guidance, we feel we have the tools and confidence to continue working with our pup. It’s an ongoing journey, but we know Sarah and Andrew will be there to help whenever we need it. They are knowledgeable, patient, and clearly passionate about the dogs they train!

Sarah has been a lifesaver for us and our Murphy! With Sarah's help, we were able to able to determine why he was becoming more reactive over time. The initial consultation was extremely helpful and we received a plan detailing how we could combat the reactive behavior. Sarah is incredibly accessible and she continues to be a hugely important resource when we have questions or new developments. She truly is an expert and we've always appreciated that she gives the "why" when giving advice on what to do and what not to do. We've made huge strides with Murphy thanks in large part to Sarah. She is professional yet also very personable, kind, and easy to understand. We know she truly cares about us and our dog. We would recommend her to anyone needing help with dog behavioral issues or just general training advice.

As soon as I met Sarah, I knew she was the best trainer for Ruby and my family. She welcomed us into her home and made us feel at ease, and immediately started to help with Ruby. Sarah showed me how to work with Ruby in the most calm and positive way. She brought Andrew in to help as well, and also her dogs to give Ruby support. We have been using her methods and honestly having fun and seeing a lot of improvements in Ruby along the way. The best thing is that we have Blue Dogs support for life!

I can’t recommend blue dog training enough. Sarah goes above and beyond for her clients, she is incredibly passionate, and educated in her field. I have worked in the veterinary field for nearly 15 years and learned more about puppy training and behavior in my 3 hour puppy evaluation with her than I have in my entire career. She truly cares about you and your dog and makes sure things are improving with whatever your issues may be. She has helped my family with a difficult situation and I really can’t imagine navigating it without her. In the end you’ll feel more as a friend rather than a client. If you’re on the edge of calling Sarah, here’s your sign to go for it. You won’t regret it!