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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 >

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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…

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
labrador
My dog, Oscar, is a young, energetic (sometimes unruly!) lab and regular agility lessons with Sarah give him a great physical and mental workout. He leaves happily tired, and is always so excited to come to the Doggie Academy and to see Sarah, who is a firm, clear, and generous teacher and trainer. Through agility, I have picked up some very helpful training tips that carry over well into daily life and have learned a lot about my dog: what motivates him, what engages him, how to hold his attent…
Laura V. with Oscar
Williamsburg dog training
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
Westie
Thank you for all your great help again with Frederick aka Freddy, He is a great dog and your help in helping me learn how to help him what’s brilliant. I could not of done it with out you.
Will S. with Freddy
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
bolo
Amanda was wonderful! She was super friendly, made us feel at ease, and worked at a pace that worked for Zuri and me! It was the least stressful eval I’ve done to date! The extra agility foundations were icing on the cake. Even though we had a private session for the primary purpose of the eval, Amanda ensured we utilized the full hour and taught me as handler with zero agility experience a new few things about agility in a clear, simple and repeatable manner! Amanda now got me hooked on wanting…
Anita A. with Zuri
Pitbull
I’ve received concrete information I understand and can use to continue training my dog. I’ve learned an excellent strategy on the leash. I’m learning to effectively use treats. And most important I’m learning how to break down a protocol – like “place” so I can teach it one step at a time to my dog.
Harriette B. with Brooklyn
Sarah is personable, professional at the same time patient when answering my abundant irrelevant dog related questions. We spent well over the one hour slot in our private lesson and I felt she did not rush at all. Sarah suggested that I only needed the initial private lesson which shows her honesty and her best interests are for the dogs in training and not the amount of money she can make. Sarah is a god sent doggy trainer who wants the best for our canine friends. I will definitely use her se…
Cary T. with Mojo
When Sarah arrived for the lesson, I really appreciate that she took her time in talking to us and getting to the root of our problem with Auggie (he was nipping) and was never judgmental. We discussed the problem, what solutions would work, and then a plan of attack. She walked us through the cues, gave us tips, and showed us what to keep an eye on. After the lesson, she emailed a pdf with instructions for what we had talked about. We are keeping up the work with Auggie and seeing an improvemen…
Allison H. with Auggie
Just wanted to let you know that Chloe passed the evaluation to be a therapy dog! It was all due to your excellent training. Thank you so much!!!
Liz D. with Chloe

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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