Better Beasts LLC

5.0 Stars,6 Reviews

15 Bellus Rd, Hinckley, OH 44233

Service Overview

Types of Dog Training

Family Dog
Behavior Modification

Specialty Focus Areas

Puppy Training
Leash Pulling
Reactivity / Aggression
Separation Anxiety
Barking Excessively
Stealing Food
Recall

Training Formats Offered

Private Lessons
Group Classes
Private Facility
Board and Train

Program Formats

One-Time Consultation
Sessions Package
Ongoing Weekly
Intensive Program

Types of Dogs

Hounds
Sporting
Doodles
Working

Age of Dogs Trained

Puppy (<1 year)
Adolescent (1-2 years)
Adult (2-8 years)

Dog Training Methodology

Methods:

✓ Positive Reinforcement Only

Equipment:

✓ Clickers
✓ Food Rewards
✓ Harnesses
✓ Flat Collars

Sara offers Training Evaluations, Behavioral Consultations, Puppy Consultations, and immersive Board & Train programs including intensive residency training. Clients receive ongoing guidance after their dog returns home to ensure long-term success. Programs are tailored to address specific behavior issues such as reactivity, anxiety, and poor obedience, with a focus on building confidence between dog and owner.

Testimonials

“Roscoe is a very loving, strong willed Redbone Coonhound. His training with Sara “Better Beasts” has kept me sane and I love the compliments he gets from people when we are out and about.
Sara offers a variety of training…. we are taking advantage of all of them… my favorite is group training!
Looking forward to our ongoing journey and with a hound dog it will definitely be an adventure!”
– Roscoe’s Owner

“Sara Peckham, of Better Beasts LLC, is a treasure in the dog training field!!! Her knowledge and understanding of dogs, mixed in with her professionalism and kindness with our “wild child” dog was invaluable! Our dog loves Sara and responded to her teaching quickly, learning skills and responses to commands that we were struggling with on our own. Bonus is Sara’s kind personality, sense of humor, and her coaching as she passed on successful techniques to us, instilling in us confidence in handling our dog. We cannot recommend Sara enough, or give her high enough critiques!”
– Client of Better Beasts LLC

“Before working with Sara, I would have said my adopted dog of 3 years didn’t *need* training. Now that he’s back from his program, I know this was the best thing that’s ever happened to the both of us. My beagle/pittie mix, Greyson, was often anxious, unpredictably reactive around other dogs, and a sneaky counter-surfer when I wasn’t around. Sara’s program and the frequent guidance she’s offered while I continue his training has given Grey and I so much confidence in each other. She’s taught me how to read his body language and how to effectively communicate the behaviors I need him to follow. If you’re used to life with a high-stress pet, I guarantee Sara will quickly get you un-used to it.”
– Greyson’s Owner

About the Trainer

Sara Peckham, Certified Professional Trainer and owner of Better Beasts LLC, has been training dogs professionally since 2014 and has helped over 400 dogs and their owners. She offers personalized training evaluations, behavioral consultations, puppy consultations, and immersive Board & Train programs including immersive residency training. Sara combines expert knowledge of dog behavior with kindness, humor, and clear coaching to help owners understand their dogs’ needs and build confidence in handling them. Her clients report dramatic improvements in reactivity, anxiety, and obedience, with many noting their dogs became happier, calmer, and more responsive after her programs.

Sara provides ongoing support after training completion, teaching owners how to maintain progress and read their dog’s body language. She works with all dog types, including strong-willed hounds, anxious mixes, and high-energy doodles, and is praised for her commitment and results-driven approach.

Her training methods focus on positive reinforcement and behavior modification, helping dogs overcome issues like leash reactivity, separation anxiety, counter-surfing, and fearfulness.

Accomplishments

Sara Peckham has been a professional dog trainer since 2014 and has trained over 400 dogs. She is a Certified Professional Trainer (CPDT-KA) and is highly regarded by clients for her ability to transform challenging dogs into well-behaved companions.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients can begin with a Training Evaluation or Behavioral Consultation to assess their dog’s needs and determine the best program, such as group training, private sessions, or an intensive Board & Train program.

11+ Years Experience

Certifications

CPDT-KA

Languages

English

Other Services Offered

Pet boarding service

Location