About Sarah

Sarah Filipiak is a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant, educator, and founder of Train Canine and Teaching Clicks. She develops advanced, practical training courses for professional dog trainers. She specializes in helping intermediate trainers who feel stuck on real cases move into clear, effective decision-making.

With more than two decades of experience in behavior consulting and more than a decade teaching and mentoring trainers, Sarah focuses on building conceptual clarity—understanding why behavior happens and choosing effective interventions—while strengthening the coaching and communication skills needed to support real clients.

Students leave her courses able to confidently assess cases, design training plans clients can follow, and navigate complex behavior challenges with a structured approach.

Sarah teaches for the Association of Professional Dog Trainers International and leads mentorship programs through the IAABC Foundation, helping guide aspiring consultants toward professional certification. She has also served as executive director, president, and board member of the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC).

In addition to her work in dog behavior, Sarah holds bachelor’s degrees in psychology and journalism and brings a background in strategic communications. This combination informs her clear, highly structured teaching style and curriculum design, helping students translate complex concepts into practical application.