The VSA Blog

A sensitive Border Collie led Edyta Daniel to VSA and a new career coaching people and dogs.

A Middle Eastern pharmacist wanted to raise his Rottweiler puppy with kindness. He found VSA and opened up a whole new world.

Experienced dog trainer Maryam Kamali gained a new and deeper understanding of dogs, training, and her career at VSA.

The concept of dog training in our society is at an inflection point, and the role of the dog trainer is evolving as a result. More and more, dog guardians are beginning to recognize the importance of truly understanding and accounting for the dog’s life experience, and the role of ‘training’ has taken a critical step forward as a result.

Esmé was on track to becoming an English teacher, when an eye-opening visit to the U.S. expanded her ambitions.

The first time Sabrina Acton fostered and adopted a rescue beagle, her deeper purpose became clear.

Steven Cogswell’s journey to becoming a professional dog trainer and animal welfare advocate has been anything but conventional.

A love of teaching and a challenging puppy named Betsy inspired this VSA graduate

The demand for dog training endures, even during turbulent times. Here are some reasons why…

Whether it’s losing a familiar home, a beloved family member, or even a simple routine, dogs can need our help bouncing back from life’s changes.