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Train Canine is for people who want dog training to make sense in real life, whether you’re working with your own dog or learning to train dogs professionally. I’m Sarah Filipiak, CDBC and I’ve spent more than two decades working in dog training and behavior and teaching trainers. What would you like to explore?

I’m here for help with my dog

Start here if you’re trying to understand your dog better, solve an everyday training problem, or work through a behavior concern.

Puppies & early training House training, biting, settling, alone-time routines, and everyday puppy life.
Everyday training Cues, reinforcement, manners, attention, and the places where everyday training tends to get stuck.
Behavior, stress & reactivity Body language, fear, frustration, triggers, reactivity, and more complicated behavior questions.

I am a dog trainer who loves learning

Start here if you’re building professional skills, working with clients, or moving toward behavior consulting.

Build your professional foundation Education, experience, professional skills, and figuring out what comes next.
Strengthen your work with clients Better plans, clearer follow-through, and practical tools for real client work.
Move into behavior consulting Assessment, behavior-change planning, case work, and professional judgment.

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Sarah Filipiak

About Sarah

I’m Sarah Filipiak, CDBC, the trainer and educator behind Train Canine. I’ve spent more than two decades working in dog training and behavior and teaching and coaching professional trainers and animal behavior consultants. Train Canine is where I share practical education for people who want more structure for understanding dogs, training, and professional cases.

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