Sage;
[seyj]; someone venerated for the possession of
wisdom,
judgment, and experience.
My name is Sage,
Dogs have always been a significant part of my life since the day I was born but when my family choose to begin fostering rescue dogs in 2009, my life’s purpose was truly set in stone.
To this day, I continue to foster animals in my own home, have spent 1.5 years as a veterinary technician, shadowed renowned canine trainers & behaviorists, experienced training dogs for both corporate & small businesses, and have received several dog training certifications through the American Kennel Club (AKC).
Through all of these experiences, I continue to come to the same conclusion. Dog training has a long list of significant benefits outside of party tricks and getting dogs to “do what they are told”. I seek to expand that understanding to as many owners as possible throughout my career. It is very easy to forget that canines, although “humans best friend”, are still individuals with their own needs. As a whole, breed, past experiences, upbringing, maturity, previous training methods, alterations, and genetics all play key parts in the companion you have today.
Human education on mental & physical stimulation, dog body language, effective communication, and navigating instinctual behaviors are all main topics in strengthening any companion relationship, from basic training and sports to difficult behavior concerns.
Dogs are inquisitive beings, always learning something whether we want them to or not.
Dogs are a problem solving species with a long history history of unconditional devotion transforming many of them from typical companions to first responders, veterans, and so much more.
It is our duty as dog owners to provide the confident leadership they yearn for while teaching them to navigate our fast paced and often unpredictable world.
My lifetime career goal as a dog trainer and animal advocate lies in helping owners discover the true abilities of themselves and their dogs, while doing everything in my power to curb our countries alarmingly high rate of irresponsibly rehomed pets through education on canine behavior and responsible pet ownership.
My Purpose
Starting animal rescue at such an early age it was easy to get attached. I felt connected to every single dog that we rescued, transported, rehomed, fostered, and assisted. I felt their souls thanking us every step of the way and the wave of relief in them and their new family on adoption days. A sense of belonging.
Dogs as a whole are my sense of belonging. The connections they offer are unmatched, even when having experienced unimaginable traumas they seek our companionship. To this day I still get attached, every dog I rescue, train, or assist takes a little piece of my heart with them, their face and story burned into my soul.
Anytime I have rattled the thought of if I was in the right career, the dogs themselves rope me right back in. I don’t think I ever had a choice, and I wouldn’t have it any other way.