Pack Dynamics LLC

I have a very active one-year old terrier, Hedy. I first started the online training and in a few weeks I noticed a change in Hedy, not barking as much and not jumping up as much. The interactive online lessons are so well thought out, Sarah-Anne is not only a gifted dog trainer but a gifted people trainer. After the in-home training with Sarah-Anne, I feel more confident training Hedy and I have a better understanding of her behavior. Sarah-Anne and Pack Dynamics training have made me a better dog owner and I think I have a happier, calmer dog!

My husband and I took Sarah-Anne's six week online course after adopting our third rescue dog in January. Charlie came to the shelter as a 2 year old stray Boston Terrier/Boxer mix. He joined our pack of 2 female lab mixes (7 & 8 yo) and 2 young cats. Charlie was a real handful from the get go, he exhibited some destructive chewing behavior due to separation anxiety, he was jumping up on everyone, he was marking everything in the house despite having just been outside, and he was chasing the cats and terrorizing them. It was becoming really stressful for us, and for our other pets. We really weren't sure where to turn, and then we stumbled across Pack Dynamics online. After reading the basics of Sarah-Anne's approach, I knew this was the right fit for us. Sarah-Anne's methods helped us understand our animals so much better, and not only were we able to help alleviate Charlie's anxiety and bad habits, but we actually were able to help our other dogs, who I had figured were set in their ways. Meal times are much more calm now, leash walking is improving, and Charlie no longer feels the need to chase kitties, where in fact, all of the animals seem to be in better harmony! Her methods are not controlling and harsh, but rather, Sarah-Anne shows us how to teach better expectations of our animals, in a way that is truly engaging for them, with results that are amazing for humans as well! After our training, we scheduled time with Sarah-Anne for animal communication. Words cannot express how meaningful this experience was. Hearing from my fur babes was so heartwarming and hysterical! I loved hearing stories from their points of view, and learning how they feel about each other. From how they feel physically, to what they would like to eat, each of our pets truly had a response that was perfectly fitting for their personalities. For anyone that might be feeling skeptical about this, I can assure you that Sarah-Anne really can tap into animals to share their feelings and bring voice to our relationships. One example being how excited Charlie was to hear about Christmas. His sisters had told him that they all get a stocking with their name on it, and it's full of treats and toys! That was certainly nothing I had ever shared, but is exactly what we do each Christmas. I couldn't be more pleased with our time spent with Sarah-Anne, as she is absolutely wonderful human, puts you at ease from the moment class begins, and everything she has taught us about dogs has turned out to be true! I would recommend her for training and intuitive sessions time and time again.

Sarah-Anne really helped us with our nervous rescue dog. She's an older dog with not much of a known history but was so on edge when we first got her she never fully relaxed, constantly pacing, nervous panting, and incessantly barking at all noises outside our house. She wouldn't even let us pet her for more than a few seconds before walking away. After working with Sarah-Anne we now have a goofy more relaxed dog who comes over and lays on her back asking for belly rubs. She really is a completely different dog! Her barking at the outside world has vastly improved and it's much easier to have people over to visit now since she doesn't just constantly bark in their faces. She's a very strong dog (70 lbs sharpei-shepherd mix) and it was nearly impossible to take her for walks because she'd always be pulling very hard. She'd bark at and try and chase every squirrel, bicyclist, runner, etc. After practicing the training from Pack Dynamics she is much more responsive to us and listens on our walks. She still gets her feathers ruffled every once in a while but now we know how to communicate with her and walks are much more enjoyable (and longer) for us all! Sarah-Anne's approach is very kind and respectful for the dog and its obvious that she really cares. She's even followed up after the trainings to ask how things are going. I feel that Sarah-Anne has helped us get to the root of our problems with our dog and has made it possible to have a more wholesome relationship and bond with our dog. She's not perfect but so much more manageable now. All in all Sarah Anne was very easy to work with and was able to clearly explain what to do and why. We'd highly recommend Pack Dynamics and Sarah-Anne for all dog owners.