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Sara Scott
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CPDT-KA, SAPro | Dog Behavior Coach
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Join date: Dec 6, 2018
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Sara Scott is a CPDT-KA certified dog trainer and SAPro certified separation anxiety specialist with 25+ years of experience. Based in Oakland, California, Sara specializes in reactivity, resource guarding, fear, anxiety, and separation anxiety in dogs. She offers virtual behavior coaching nationwide and writes a monthly column for Bay Woof Magazine.
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Jul 13, 2026 ∙ 4 min
Safety Cues for Dogs With Separation Anxiety: You're Already Using Them (You Just Don't Know It)
If your dog panics when you grab your keys, keys have become a cue. Safety cues work the same way in reverse. Here's how to build them.
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Jul 6, 2026 ∙ 5 min
Mat Work for Dogs: 4 Mistakes That Are Sabotaging Your Dog's Relaxation
Mat work training for dogs is one of the most useful tools in behavior modification — if it's done right. Here are the four mistakes that quietly undo the relaxation you're trying to build
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Jun 29, 2026 ∙ 5 min
Does My Separation Anxiety Trainer Need to See My Dog Freak Out Alone?
A good trainer doesn’t need to watch your dog melt down first. Here’s why — and what they should do instead.
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