Meet Sara Scott, the Bay Area's premier dog behavior expert since 2000. Serving San Francisco, Oakland, and Berkeley—and reaching clients worldwide—Sara specializes in tackling the toughest canine challenges. With over two decades of experience, she's the go-to professional for aggressive and reactive behaviors, as well as separation anxiety. Sara's approach blends science-based techniques with compassionate insight, transforming troubled dogs and bringing peace to frustrated owners. Whether your pup is struggling with complex issues or you're simply aiming to enhance your bond, Sara's expertise promises lasting results that harmonize the human-canine relationship.

 

Certifications:

 

Designations: CPDT-KA

 

Job Title: Owner/Trainer

 

Training Equipment: Pain and fear have absolutely no place in dog training or behavior modification. Sara firmly believes that effective dog training can and should be achieved without compromising the well-being of the animal.

 

Training Philosophy: Sara Scott provides modern, evidence-based dog training and behavior modification services for bay area dogs. If you’ve never had experience with positive reinforcement based training before, you’ll be surprised to learn just how well it works!

 

Locations Served: San Fransisco, Oakland, Berkeley and Worldwide

 

Languages: English

 

Sara Scott, an expert dog trainer and behavior specialist, has been transforming dog-human relationships since 2000, serving clients in San Francisco, Oakland, Berkeley, and worldwide. With over 25 years of experience, Sara offers unparalleled expertise to dog owners globally. She is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer, a graduate of Marin Humane Society's Canine Behavior Academy under renowned trainer Trish King, and a Certified Separation Anxiety Behavior Consultant. Sara specializes in modifying aggressive dog behavior and is an expert with pit bulls and bully breeds. Her approach uses only evidence-based best practices to resolve issues such as leash reactivity, anxiety, aggression, separation anxiety, and resource guarding. By adhering to scientifically-proven techniques, Sara ensures effective and humane training outcomes, providing a supportive, judgment-free environment for anxious owners. Her notable experience includes being the lead trainer for BAD RAP, caring for the Michael Vick rescue dogs, and instructing classes for San Francisco SPCA and Oakland SPCA. Sara's services extend globally through bespoke asynchronous coaching programs, fully online training, a comprehensive blog with free information, and online courses for dog owners at all levels. Her unique background in canine and human wellness allows her to bridge the gap between dogs and their owners, educating on evidence-based, effective training methods that ensure lasting results and harmonize the human-canine bond. Whether you're local or across the globe, struggling with a challenging pup or aiming to unlock your dog's full potential, Sara Scott's tailored approach and extensive experience make her the ideal partner in your dog training journey.