Blue Dog Training & Behavior

Sarah and Andrew are fantastic. This is our 4th golden and 8th dog. We really wanted to have a well-mannered, socially trained dog that would be around all of our young grandchildren and could take anywhere. Sarah and Andrew’s responses to any and all of my questions are prompt and complete, the stay and train was perfect for a young puppy that really needed it, and the continued support (and dog sitting) are amazing. I highly recommend them. We are thrilled with the behavior of our 5 month old puppy and feel fortunate to have found such wonderful friends who understand and support his continued good behavior.

Sarah and Andrew are two of the most amazing people. Sarah's behavioral expertise is absolutely top notch and Andrew's attention to detail compliments this duo to make one stellar team! Blue Dog Training & Behavior went above and beyond to connect with their clients, do what was in the best interest of our dogs and our 9 year old daughter. They were thorough, meticulous, and steadfast their efforts. We cannot recommend this team more highly! Put your faith in these stand down human beings! They know how to "talk dog" and are truly "TOP DOGS!:

We reached out to Sarah after adopting a rescue dog who was exhibiting a high prey drive towards our cats. The rescue listed him as nonreactive to cats, so we weren't prepared for this behavior. We fell in love with our dog and thought we could fix this with training. Sarah asked comprehensive questions over the phone and made us feel we were receiving knowledgeable, expert care. Sarah explained that prey drives can be hard to train away, but she was willing to try and offered us a training plan. Before we even started, two incidents occurred where our dog tried to bite our cats. We reached out to her in distress, and she went above and beyond. She leveled with us and shared her opinion that our dog was not a good fit for our family. She was caring and empathetic while helping us understand why. When we got some push back from the rescue, Sarah even advocated for a swift and successful transfer to a new foster home. No words could express our gratitude for Sarah - she is full of integrity, passion for animals and their caregivers, and an expert in this field. We are so lucky to have her in Madison and I highly recommend them! Sarah has even told us that when we are ready, she is skilled in helping families find a dog that is a good fit. What a gem!