Reviews

I first sent my dog to Sarah years ago to do a board and train. It was such a transformation! Josie was a feral velociraptor and came back with actual manners and patience. Over the last few years Josie and I have continued to attend group classes as much as we can. Sarah's great at answering all my random questions and takes the time to explain, sometimes multiple times in different ways, to make sure I understand.
When I travel I have Josie board with Sarah because I know she will be well taken care of. The dogs are walked multiple times a day and they get to have play groups (which are closely monitored) throughout the day. I never worry about Josie when she's with Sarah.
I also started working very part time for Sarah, helping once or twice a week when I can. That's how much I like what she's doing.

We (our pups included) love Sarah. We did private sessions with our border collie, and board and train with our lab puppy. We were so impressed with both programs. Our pups also board with her when we travel and it is such a relief knowing they’re in good care and continuing their training. Would absolutely recommend Twin Peaks K9! It is such a joy to walk, hike, and travel with our energetic, well-trained dogs!

So grateful for Sarah and her team! Whenever I board my two crazy bordercollies with her I know that they will be cared for just like they would be cared for at home. Beyond just keeping them safe and healthy, she ensures they won't learn any undesirable behaviors like excessive barking, jumping on people and charging through doors. A huge bonus for me is that my dogs always come home clean and smelling great. You definitely get what you pay for with Twin Peaks K9 Academy!

Sarah helped us with our Bernedoodle Bella! She treats all dogs like her own, which is so comforting for someone like me who has a hard time leaving her dog with someone! While working with Bella she was able to hone in on our areas of concern and really work with Bella to make her more comfortable in previously stressful situations. Hands down the best decision we made was doing the board and train program with Bella!

Sarah has been amazing for our dog. She trained him to be an emotional support dog for our family and has been instrumental in helping us have the best trained dog that we know.
We highly recommend Sarah for anyone looking for a Dog Trainer.

Sarah, has been a life saver for our family. We got our golden retriever puppy, Aspen, during COVID. I quickly found myself in over my head with training Aspen.
Fortunately, we found Sarah. Sarah did an amazing job training Aspen, and the training easily transferred to our home and family life! We have now had Aspen for 4 -1/2 wonderful years and she has become a part of our family.
We now board Aspen with Sarah whenever we leave town. Sarah is the only person we feel comfortable leaving Aspen with. We know Aspen will be cared for and watched over with Sarah! She even gets the opportunity to brush up on her training skills there.
Sarah is honestly the best! We were so lucky to find her. I highly recommend her!

Walter is polite and considerate - two words that I didn't think could apply to a dog, and Sarah can take all of the credit. If I could give any new dog owner one piece of advice, it would be to invest in training. Walter is, by far, the best dog we have ever had. He is happy because he knows exactly where he fits in and what he can and can't get away with. When we take him on walks, he walks right by our side, even when he is off leash. I will continue to refer everyone I know to Sarah and Twin Peaks.

Love working with Sarah. My 3 dogs love her also. Not only does she work on training but she also takes them when we go on vacation…She is the best!!

Sarah has helped train two dogs for my dental practice over the last 4 years. They have served as dental therapy dogs for the patients I see. She went above and beyond in helping our dogs understand their jobs and to help me understand how to maintain their good behaviors day in and day out.

I'm thrilled with the incredible results Sarah achieved with my pup, Teddy! He struggled with impulse control, general obedience, and leash pulling, but Sarah worked her magic. With her guidance, Teddy transformed into a calm and happy companion. I'm amazed by the speed and effectiveness of the training. Sarah's patience, expertise, and positive approach made the experience enjoyable for both Teddy and me. I highly recommend Sarah for any dog training needs. Her work has made a significant difference in our lives, and I'm grateful for her expertise.

I was referred to Sarah by a friend who had used her many times before. I was so happy to have found someone close to Herriman who was a trained dog handler. She took Truman for almost 2 weeks while I was in India on work. I felt super comfortable having Truman stay with her, I knew she would help improve some of his behaviors and that he’d be in a safe environment. While I was away she was responsive and sent pics/videos of his progress. When I picked Truman up, not only was he happy and healthy, but Sarah spent time to show me how to handle Truman given some of the things they’d worked on.

Absolutely love Sarah! She’s been incredibly helpful, responsive, patient and kind. She trained our little Ruthie when she was 6 months old and taught her all the basics that I can continue to reinforce. She’s got such a gift with dogs and treats Ruthie like her own whenever she is boards her when we’re out of town. I’m so grateful for Sarah and the time she has continued to spend helping me along the doggy bumps along the way. No doubt the best around!

We have worked with Sarah for 2 years now. She is an amazing trainer to both human and dog client, which is very rare in the dog world. She is firm, consistent, kind and never harsh or violent at all. We would highly recommend Twin Peaks K9 Academy

Sarah is amazing. We were first time dog owners with three young neurospicey kids and very nervous about taking on a puppy. We also knew our dog, Aria, would be undergoing somewhat stressful situations because she's part of a breeding program and we wanted to be sure she'd be well-behaved even when we weren't present. Sarah took our yippy little girl and transformed her into a dog so good that we regularly get stopped on walks to ask how we did that. Sarah helped us gain the confidence and tools to guide Aria through the behaviors we wanted to create. She has way better impulse control, and Sarah continues to work with us as things come up. For example, Aria was bitten by an out of control off leash dog in our neighborhood and Sarah immediately came to us and helped her work through the anxiety so it wouldn't become a problem. We have neighborhood kids in and out of our home, host dinners and events, and we've even begun to foster cats and kittens in the last few months. Through it all, Aria has been beautifully behaved. She never runs out the door or acts at all aggressive or anxious around cats, kittens, kids, other dogs, or strangers. She even befriended one of our recent foster kittens! We couldn't recommend Sarah more. Worth every penny!

Sarah is incredible! She is so good with Chester, so patient with me and my boys, and amazingly knowledgeable. I may not have a dog still if it weren't for Sarah.

We consider ourselves extremely lucky to have found Sarah. We were anxious about leaving Fig, our young German Shepherd, with someone when we leave town for travel. She has always been an inside dog, and we wanted her to be with a family. That is exactly what we got from Sarah. She treats Fig not just like her own dogs but like family. She also manages to include some obedience training during her stay so that Fig is at her best behavior when we pick her up. While Fig is very picky about who she chums up with, she gets all excited when we drop her off with Sarah. The most important thing out of all this is that we can completely trust Sarah with Fig.

Sarah has done such an amazing job with Hogan! Since Hogan comes to work with me every day, she even came to the office to do a session with my co-workers so we could all be on board with his training. She really knows her stuff.

We absolutely love Sarah and the great work she has done with our extremely energetic Aussie doodle Bleu. She has also done a phenomenal job training Molly and Murphy our pediatric dental therapy dogs that have helped many of our patients relax and have a positive dental experience. We would highly recommend Sarah and Twin Peaks, K9 Academy.

Sarah is amazing! She was fantastic with Olive and she was patient with us too. Very knowledgeable and kind. Olive loved her and her training style was easy for us to follow. What she taught us and Olive has continued to work. Thank you Sarah!

Sarah has helped us train two dogs now. She is incredibly knowledgeable and very good at what she does. We couldn’t be happier with her and her training/boarding services. Plus… she’s super awesome!

Sarah is absolutely the best! She trained our first bernedoodle puppy 5 years ago and he is so well behaved and obedient. She is currently training our second puppy (also a bernedoodle) and I can’t even imagine adding a dog to our family without her help!
She is amazing with the dogs and at learning their individual quirks and needs. I also love how great she is at helping the whole family know how to train and work with each dog.
We have recommended Sarah to all our family and friends and they rave about her too! Worth every penny to have sweet and well behaved pets.

Ian: Sarah and her amazing team have been training Archer now for a little over a month and it’s been awesome. As we’re learning all of this for the first time, I’ve really appreciated her patience and flexibility. And the videos she takes are a great tool for us to double check the techniques.
Most importantly my dog Archer loves her, he’s super excited to train and learn with her every time.

Breean: I got my puppy Archer in early fall and had a destination wedding to attend a short month later. I was very worried to leave my 12 week old puppy for 2 weeks. Luckily we found Sarah at Twin Peaks K9 Academy! Archer stayed with Sarah for a board and train and it greatly relieved my anxiety to receive almost daily training updates about my pup. It gives me such peace of mind to know I found someone that my dog and I can both trust! We have since continued puppy training sessions and feel like we have seen consistent progress. I can’t wait to see what a good boy Archer grows up to be with the help of Sarah and her team.

Sarah is a fantastic trainer. She gave us the tools to have a well behaved doggo. She’s the best!

We did a board and train with Sarah and it was the best investment for us and our dog. She is amazing with dogs. Our pup loves her as much as he loves us. It is so nice to go on walks, go to parks, stores or wherever we take our dog and he is so behaved and happy! He doesn’t charge the front door when people come over! He has the best manners. Love what she has done for our pup.

Amazing! Our dog Moose is a totally different dog than he was before we dropped him off! Great communication and my dog loved her!

Oakley loves Sarah “The treat lady”! We signed him up for the personal training and also did a board and train for a couple of weeks while we were out of town. It was so nice yo be able to travel and know that Oakley was with someone who loved him! I love how it is also a training for me Sarah is very helpful and patient with both me and Oakley. Would highly recommend!!

We recently completed a board and train program with Sarah, and it was truly the best investment for our golden retrievers, Murphy and Livvy. Sarah and Alexis are incredible with dogs! Both of our pups adore them, and it's clear they have learned so much under their care. Now, taking them for walks or on a hike is stress free. They’re well-behaved and so happy to go more places with us! Murphy and Livvy no longer rush the front door when guests arrive and sit in place when we eat dinner. We couldn't be happier with the transformation Sarah has brought about in our dogs!

We absolutely love working with Sarah! From day one, she has been incredible with our dog Copper. Her calm, confident energy and positive reinforcement style have made such a difference. She truly understands dog behavior and meets each pup exactly where they are.
Sarah has been instrumental in helping Copper work toward becoming a dental therapy dog, and we’re already seeing such amazing progress. She not only trains the dog but empowers us with the tools and knowledge needed to continue the work at home.
Every session is thoughtful, productive, and tailored to Copper’s unique needs and personality. You can tell she genuinely cares and is passionate about what she does.
We’re so grateful we found Sarah—she’s the real deal, and we can’t recommend her highly enough!