yoko sakai

certified dog trainer

about yoko

Yoko has always been passionate about animals and brings a happy and unique, fun style of training to each of her clients. She has always had a deep affection for dogs and a passion for working with them.​

Since achieving her Professional Dog Trainer designation through Georgina Bradley (CPDT-KA-DTP) at DogStars Professional Dog Trainers Program in Vancouver in 2014, Yoko has trained over 4000+ dogs. She has ample experience working with reactive dogs and has conducted multiple levels of Puppy Manners and Teen/Adult Manners training classes.

Yoko also became accredited through Dr. Ian Dunbar's Science-Based Reactive Dog training programs, Susan Garret's IYC, Recallers programs as a Puppy Peaks Alumni for Puppy training and has added Basic Agility Skills to her repertoire.

Yoko continues to attend conference and take seminars to upgrade and refresh her skills through IAABC and Fear Free Animal Trainer Certification Program.

​Specializing in positive reinforcement methods and using no force, her goal is to help more canine friends and their people build safer and happier lives together.