Sarah Robinson
Ruffdog Team Member and Expert Balanced Dog Obedience Trainer and Coach
Sarah has built a deep connection with dogs throughout her life, starting with her family’s active breeding kennel for Field Golden Retrievers. Growing up surrounded by dogs, she first discovered her passion for training when she decided to keep a puppy from her family’s kennel in 2015. This decision set the stage for a successful journey in dog sports, as she and her Golden Retriever earned numerous high-in-class achievements in CKC Obedience competitions. In addition to obedience, they spent time training as part of a K9 SAR (Search and Rescue) group before the dog’s eventual retirement.
Sarah's professional career as a dog trainer began in 2017, when she began working with pet dogs and their owners using balanced training methods. Seeking new challenges, she became interested in the sport of IGP (formerly IPO) in 2018, acquiring a young German Shepherd that she trained and titled in 2022. After her German Shepherd retired due to health concerns, Sarah turned her focus to a young Malinois named Limit, with plans to start competing in IGP in 2025.
Her dedication to her craft is evident in her active memberships with organizations like the Canadian Kennel Club (CKC), the German Shepherd Schutzhund Club of Canada (GSSCC), and the Canadian Working Belgian Shepherd Association (CWBSA). Sarah has also accumulated a wealth of experience in a variety of settings, including boarding kennels, breeding kennels, veterinary clinics, and of course, dog training
Over the past three years, Sarah has worked closely with Christine, shadowing her to deepen her understanding of training methodology, which she applies both to her own sport dogs and the pets she trains. This relationship with Christine has become an essential part of Sarah’s growth, and she credits this mentorship for refining her training techniques.
Sarah is currently expanding her expertise by completing the Certified Canine Athlete Specialist program through the Northeast K9 Conditioning Academy. Upon graduation, she plans to offer personalized fitness and conditioning plans for working K9s, sport dogs, and even active family pets.
With her extensive background in dog training, sport dog competition, and canine conditioning, Sarah brings a holistic and well-rounded approach to her work, helping dogs and their owners reach their fullest potential.
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