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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 20, 2026 ∙ 5 min
The Best Approach to Dog Reactivity Training and the Four Mistakes That Get in the Way
The best dog reactivity training avoids these common mistakes. Are you making one of them?
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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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