Meet Sandra Plourde:
Your Puppy’s Guide to Success
With years of experience, Sandra provides tailored training to guide your puppy to success, emphasizing positive, effective methods.
Experienced Puppy Trainer
Sandra Plourde holds a Certificate of Excellence from Dr. Susan G. Friedman’s Applied Behavior Analysis Course and is an active member of the Pet Professional Guild (PPG), and a past member of both the Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT) and the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC).
She has extensive experience training and socializing puppies and adult dogs—using only positive dog training methods.
With years of experience training and socializing puppies, Sandra stays current on the latest dog behavior and training breakthroughs through seminars, workshops, and annual conferences. She is trained in Pet First Aid, has volunteered her time training and walking shelter dogs at the Lowell Humane Society, and is a Doggone Safe (the bite prevention nonprofit organization) member.
Read her interview with BostonVoyager here.
“I understand because I’ve been there – juggling work and puppy care during tough times. Our service is designed to support you through this journey, reflecting on my own experiences as a professional and pet owner.” – Sandra Plourde
Why Choose Sandra?
Sandra’s holistic and positive approach ensures effective training for your puppy, fostering trust, confidence, and positive behaviors through experience and dedication.
Continuing Education and Professional Development:
- No Shock Coalition (2006-present)
- Certified in Pet First Aid
- A member of Doggone Safe, a nonprofit focused on bite prevention (2010-present)
- A dedicated volunteer who has trained and walked shelter dogs at the Lowell Humane Society
Puppy Training and Development
- Transformational Puppy Rearing & Puppy Evaluation – Gayle Watkins, PhD
- Canine Social and Psychological Development (Puppy Social Development) – Gail Fisher
Behavioral Challenges and Solutions
- Behavior Plans for Jumpy Mouthy Dogs – Kim Melanson
- Treating Canine Behavior Problems with Medication – Lore I. Haug, DVM
- The Case for Dog Bite Hierarchies – Cara Shannon, JD, CPDT-KA
Animal Behavior and Applied Science
- Animal Behavior Welfare – The University of Edinburgh
- Introduction to Genetics and Evolution – Duke University
- Intro to Human Behavioral Genetics – University of Minnesota
Specialized Knowledge
- Tufts/IAABC Behavior Conference – Genetic Basis of Canine Behavior
- Pet First Aid – Veterinary Emergency & Specialty Center of New England
- Living and Learning with Parrots – Susan G. Friedman, PhD
Badges & Certifications
Ready to Work With Sandra? Let’s Get Started!
Whether you’re looking to give your puppy the best start in life or need expert guidance for common puppy challenges, Sandra Plourde is here to help.
Call 978.436.0318 and begin your puppy’s journey to a well-behaved, confident companion.