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DOGGIE ACADEMY

offers a variety of training options for you and your dog. Dog training is a crucial component to creating a successful relationship. Whether we come to your home, you visit us at our Brooklyn training studio or we connect online, we will take you step by step through the training process. LEARN MORE >

Doggie Academy

Contact us at 646.828.3551 or email admin@doggieacademy.com

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SARAH WESTCOTT, CPDT-KSA

Owner & Trainer

Doggie Academy owner and trainer Sarah Westcott draws from her extensive toolbox to craft a unique lesson plan for each client based on their needs and goals. Whether you need assistance with pre-pet planning, puppy manners, basic obedience, advanced obedience, agility training or behavioral issues, Doggie Academy will help. She believes that training should be fun for both dog and human so that the journey is just as rewarding as the results.

Clients Say…

cockapoo
PhilLip is a 11month old Cockapoo who was starting to have behavior issues due to fearfulness and is gaining confidence and loves getting to be active and use his rather big brain. Sarah breaks down the agility course so that he always succeeds and loves coming in.
Lisa Y. with PhilLip
sleepy dog
It was great! Amanda helped reinforce things we had heard and also taught us how to understand things from the dog’s point of view.
Catharine P. with Fritz
dog obedience
We first heard about Doggie Academy from the Internet. Once we had a session with Kate, though, we were hooked. She has such a positive, upbeat attitude, and offers helpful tips for improving our life with Wicket (within the practical realm of what we and Wicket are able to achieve). Unlike other trainers we had worked with previously, Kate is not judgmental, listens carefully, and does not try to rush things. She gives thorough advice, feedback, and (of course) Wicket loves her.
Cat I. with Wicket
pug dog
My daughters and I had a terrific experience learning from Sarah!! She is so knowledgable, helpful and pleasant which made our sessions happy and productive. Sarah patiently addressed any questions or issues I had with very practical strategies. I think we’re off to a good start with Gizmo thanks to our work with Sarah!
Kathy A. with Gizmo
Mufasa Dog Photo
Sarah was wonderful. She was timely, friendly and Mufasa seemed to love her! We really appreciated her thoughtful approach and willingness to talk about anything we threw at her.. and we threw out a lot 😉
Denise J. with Mufasa
Dog Training Graduation
Kate was a great trainer. Meli already knew some of the concepts in the class, but Kate always gave us modifications to help her learn the next level of a command so that she was engaged in each class.
Katie C. with Meli
Hi Sarah, I hope you are doing well and your puppy too! My parents got home a couple days ago and say Sam is doing well. Thank you for everything. Sammy is already improving and loves me more.
Mollie N. with Sam
online dog training
I was a little nervous about trying to do dog training via ZOOM, but was surprised at how well it worked. I had a full room-size view of Lizzie and her dog Phin and she could see me and Maya very well. It was also very helpful to see her working with her own dog.
Jane H. with Maya
Pagan Dog Photo
I appreciated the variety of training exercises and strategies offered to tackle the assorted challenges my dog and I were having.
Beth V. with Pagan on the CGC Workshop
cavapoo
We had a great session with Lizzie! I feel more confident in training Flynn on recall and that we are on the right path for a well trained dog.
Mackenzie O. with Flynn

Services

  • Live Online Training
  • Puppy Preparation & Dog Selection
  • Clicker Training
  • Behavior Modification
  • Canine Good Citizen Program
  • Dog Agility

Tips & Info

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  • Say Yes to the Vet!
  • Manners 911! When you need a solution ASAP
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✨ Exciting News for Lehigh Valley Dog Owners! ✨

Head Trainer Sarah Westcott is now offering private, in-home lessons in the Lehigh Valley area! Contact Sarah directly to get started!

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