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DOGGIE ACADEMY offers full-service training for pet and performance dogs. 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 info@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…

wheaten terrier
Doggie Academy has been great with helping my puppy socialize, and learning commands. The instructors show genuine concern and will always go above and beyond to help your dog succeed. I will continue taking courses in order to build up the foundation.
Carla T. with Teddy
klee kai
Classes at the Doggie Academy are a fun and exciting experience for both the dogs and their owners. When we approach Doggie Academy, the dogs get excited and rush to the door. I find the classes are useful to improve as a dog owner, and they help the dogs develop better disciplinary skills, as well as enhance the emotional bond between pet and handler. I don’t plan on taking my dog to any agility competitions, nonetheless the activities involved excite the dogs, and encourage them to figure out …
Mike R. with Leo & Ares
I wish puppy social hour happened more often!
Caroline N. with Olive
border collie mix
Amanda was phenomenal! She seemed very experienced with the subject of the class (agility) and able to differentiate for each of the dogs in the class, no matter their level of ability. My dog struggles with confidence quite a bit, and Amanda had really helpful suggestions to help her acclimate to some of the more challenging obstacles. I hope to take more classes with Amanda in the future.
Libby K. with June
The classes have been awesome, and a real benefit to Rux’s confidence and training all around. We both really look forward to classes, and Sarah, you’re great! I also really appreciate that the number of dogs enrolled in class is kept to small number. We walked away after each class with new skills to work with and build on.
Kellie L. with Rux on Beginner Agility class
doodle puppy
Patrick is a really excellent teacher. He clearly cares a lot and is super friendly and helpful.
Kirby K. with Hopper
WOW!!!! I’ve referred every puppy in the dog run to Sarah’s class.
Tamar K. with Henry
I loved it. We are still improving our communication but Doggie Academy has helped us make huge strides. Plus, Ted LOVES it!
Erin M. with Teddy
duck tolling retriever
Very pleased with our experience at Doggie Academy. Reilly clearly enjoys it. It’s fun to see that he’s an eager learner and it’s great exercise for him physically and mentally. Sarah sized up Reilly right away and gave specific suggestions for training our speedster.
Sharon S. with Reilly
It was really good for Mowgli to be around dogs and lots of stimuli, but still practice sitting quietly and being patient. Of course, it was SO fun to have him do the obstacles as well and he seemed to pick them up quickly (though not necessarily execute them quickly haha).
Abby E. with Mowgli

Services

  • Puppy Preparation & Dog Selection
  • Clicker Training
  • Day Training
  • Behavior Modification
  • Off Leash Training
  • Canine Good Citizen Program
  • Dog Agility

Tips & Info

  • Rally Obedience Seminar – Pointers for More Points
  • Say Yes to the Vet!
  • Manners 911! When you need a solution ASAP
  • Rally FrEe Workshop on March 10th
  • Hank Appears in Clean Run Magazine

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