Sarah Ward IMDT, PPG
Sarah is the founder of Peace and Paws Dog Training and is passionate about positive dog training and dog owner education. Sarah gained her qualification with the Institute of Modern Dog Trainers and is a proud member of the Pet Professionals Guild, where she holds a Canine Training Professional membership. She is also a qualified and experienced Veterinary Assistant and worked for Irelands only Conventional and Holistic Veterinarian and is a qualified Canine Carer and worked in one of Dublin’s best-established doggy daycare and training centre's. These experiences allowed Sarah to gain extensive knowledge and experience in these fields, which are massive contributors to the trainer she is today.
Sarah continues to further her education in the world of dogs, by attending seminars with many leaders of the field including Ken Ramirez, Kay Lawrence, Steven Mann, the list goes on. Currently, Sarah is studying with the School of Canine Science, which is lectured by the legends that are Jo-Rosie Haffenden and Nando Brown. Sarah is an advocate for humane, Science-Based Training, Natural Feeding and is against the discrimination of breeds. Sarah strives to share her knowledge with her fellow dog owners.
Qualifications & Certifications
Institute of Modern Dog Trainers – Professional Member and Qualified Dog Trainer (IMDT)
The Pet Professional Guild - Canine Training Professional
Canine Obedience and Training QQI Level 6
Canine First Aid Responder
Train4Fun - Trick Dog Trainer
Animal Behaviour QQI Level 6
Animal Welfare QQI Level 6
Veterinary Care QQI Level 6
Animal Grooming QQI Level 6
Animal Anatomy & Physiology QQI Level 6
Wild Animal Management QQI Level 6
Wildlife First Aid and Rehabilitation IWRC
Seminars & Workshops Attended
Career as a Dog Trainer – Steve Mann IMDT
Practical Instructors Course – Mustafa Ozmus IMDT
Canine Body Language – Steve Mann IMDT
Core Training Principles – Ken Remirez
Introduction to Tellington TTouch – Lisa Dillon
Separation Anxiety - David Brice IMDTB
Impulse Control - David Brice IMDTB
Canine Aggression and Rehabilitation - Steve Mann IMDT
Perfect Puppy - Steve Mann IMDT
Therapy Dogs - PTSD by UK College of Scent Dogs - Rob Hewings
UK Scent Detection Workshop - Rob Hewings
Skills of a Tomorrows Dog Trainer - Kay Laurence
Online Courses
Puppy Training – Dr Ian Dunbar
Canine Behaviour & Psychology – Nick Jones MA
Become a Professional Dog Trainer – Ted Efthymiadis
Do More With Your Dog (Trick Dog Training) - Kyra Sundance
How fear is killing dogs - Nando Brown
30 Days of Canine Science - School of Canine Science
Behaviour Bible (Chapter 1) - School of Canine Science
Dog Body Language - Teryn Jones
Literature
Don’t Shoot The Dog – Karen Pryor
The Dogs Mind – Bruce Fogle
The Culture Clash – Jean Donaldson
Before You Get Your Puppy – Dr Ian Dunbar
After You Get Your Puppy – Dr Ian Dunbar
How To Teach A New Dog Old Tricks – Dr Ian Dunbar
How To Be Your Dogs Superhero - Dom Hodgson
Worry Free Walks - Dom Hodgson
You'd Be Barking Mad Not To! - Claire Lawrence
Mine! - Jean Donaldson
Trainers I Follow
Karen Pryor
Dr Ian Dunbar
Ken Remirez
Susan Garrett
Sophia Yin
Jean Donaldson
John Rogerson
Kyra Sundance
Steve Mann
Nando Brown
Jo-Rosie
Key Lawrence
Zack George
Dom Hodgson
Lewis Nicholls
Kamal Fernandez
Suzi Walsh
Soibhán Ownes
Nancy Creedon
Christina Cass