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Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA, CTDI), Author, Freelance Contributor

Sassafras Patterdale

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Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA, CTDI), Author, Freelance Contributor

Sassafras Patterdale

Sassafras Patterdale CPDT-KA, CTDI - is a celebrated author and dog trainer. Sassafras’ books have been honored by organizations ranging from the American Library Association to the Dog Writers Association.

Sassafras is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA), a Certified Trick Dog Instructor (CTDI), American Kennel Club Trick Dog/Canine Good Citizen Evaluator, American Kennel Club FIT DOG Instructor, and Fear Free Certified Professional. Sassafras’ multi-media work with dogs focuses on engagement, enrichment, play, and competitive trick training.

Sassafras’ training books include Tricks The City and Chew This Journal: An Activity Book for You and Your Dog. Sassafras’ dog Sirius has been the three-time #1 Newfoundland in the American Kennel Club National Trick Dog Competition.

Area Of Expertise

Certified Professional Dog Trainer  – Knowledge Assessed  (CPDT-KA), Certified Trick Dog Instructor (CTDI), and American Kennel Club Trick Title Evaluator and FIT DOG Instructor, Author, Freelance Writer

Education & Training

Certified Professional Dog Trainer – Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA) , An American Kennel Club  CGC & Tricks  Evaluator,  and All Star Trainer Of The Year Certified Trick Dog Instructor

Activity & Honors

Dog Writers Association of America (Online Article Behavior/Training- 2022 WINNER Maxwell Medallion 

Dog Writers Association of America (Training/Sports book) –  Finalist 

Dog Writers Association of America (Newspaper Articles Behavior or Training) 2021Finalist 

Dog Writers Association of America (Newspaper Articles Health & General Care) 2021 Finalist 

Dog Writers Association of America (Tricks In The City) – 2020 Double Finalist -Training/Sports & Fear Free Dog Enrichment

Publications

“Tricks in the City: For Daring Dogs and the Humans that Love Them” by Sassafras Lowrey

“Chew This Journal” By Sassafras Lowrey

Barks from the Bookshelf Podcast #24 Sassafras Lowrey - Tricks in the City

Socials and Websites

https://www.linkedin.com/in/sassafras-lowrey-27112977

Recent Blog posts by Sassafras Patterdale

How To Train a Pitbull [Dog Trainer Explains]

How To Train a Pitbull [Dog Trainer Explains]

Do you have a Pitbull at home? These loving and active dogs are popular pets and great companions. Like any...
Puppy Schedule 101: Creating a Daily Routine for Your New Pup

Puppy Schedule 101: Creating a Daily Routine for Your New Pup

Bringing a new puppy home is exciting, but it also can be exhausting. If you're adding a puppy to your...
Are American Bullies the Same as Pitbulls?

Are American Bullies the Same as Pitbulls?

Although sometimes people use the breed names interchangeably, American Bullies are not the same as Pitbulls. Because the terms are...
Step-by-Step Puppy Training Schedule from Day One

Step-by-Step Puppy Training Schedule from Day One

Adding a new puppy to your family is exciting, but it's also stressful. Once you have all your puppy essentials...
how to train a french bulldog

How to Train a French Bulldog [Dog Trainer Explains]

If you have a French Bulldog, you aren’t alone! This fun-loving breed has been the most popular dog and is...
How to Fatten Up a Dog? [Dog Trainer Explains]

How to Fatten Up a Dog? [Dog Trainer Explains]

Have you noticed that your dog seems a little thinner than usual? While we don’t want our dogs to be...
How to Train a Search and Rescue Dog [Dog Trainer Explains]

How to Train a Search and Rescue Dog [Dog Trainer Explains]

Search and Rescue dogs, often abbreviated as SAR dogs, are essential collaborators with first responders in times of emergencies. SAR...
Dog Zoomies: Causes and How to Manage Them [Dog Trainer Explains]

Dog Zoomies: Causes and How to Manage Them [Dog Trainer Expl...

Does your dog ever get a wild look and then start running wild and zipping in circles? This behavior often...
recall training - dog is running towards the owner when called

Recall Training: How to Teach Your Dog to Come When Called

One of the most important skills you can teach your dog is to come when called. Dogs who have perfected...
How To Train an American Bully Dog

How To Train an American Bully Dog

The American Bully is a modern breed of dog developed in the United States. The breed was recognized by the...
Easiest Dog Breeds to Train [Sassafras Lowrey CPDT-KA]

Easiest Dog Breeds to Train [Sassafras Lowrey CPDT-KA]

All dogs require training, and individual dogs will pick up skills at different rates, but some dog breeds have a...