Meet our Sarasota Dog Behavior Experts

Our Mission

Connect with our experts, our Sarasota trainers provide a personalized approach to dog training.

Our Story

Learn More about our journey to Sarasota below.

Sean and Kristyn Savage - Beyond the Dog Training

Sean and I are thrilled to announce Beyond the Dog’s expansion to the Sarasota area. This marks a milestone in our journey, and we couldn’t be more excited to open our sixth major location. After discovering the beauty of Sarasota and its vibrant community, we decided to move to the area and start this exciting new chapter.

Sean and I founded Beyond the Dog 20 years ago when we first opened in Kansas City. We have since opened offices in Houston, Austin, Dallas, and Tampa Bay. We take great pride in our brand and the work it represents, and it’s essential that our name continues to uphold that reputation. Throughout our company’s growth, we have always focused on making our training humane and animal-centered while refining it to be as effective as possible. In 2017, I earned a PhD as a Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist and became a Board Certified Behavior Analyst. Sean is a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant who began developing the training methods we use today. By combining our comprehensive knowledge, hands-on experience, and qualifications, we have brought our dreams to fruition and become experts in our field.

As we grow our Sarasota office, we remain deeply committed to the heart of what we do: creating lasting, positive change for dogs, cats, and their families. We couldn’t be more grateful for your trust in us and for supporting our growth in Sarasota.

Who We Are

Introducing Our Sarasota Dog Training Experts

With over 50 years of combined expertise, Co-founders Sean Savage and Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist Dr. Echterling-Savage lead a team dedicated to expert-level behavior modification training. We employ proven scientific methods to address challenges like resource guarding, cat aggression, obedience, and manners training. Every team member is committed to delivering the most effective solutions for your dog.
At Beyond the Dog Sarasota, our trainers provide personalized training programs to meet the needs of each individual. We strive to address all your unique needs through a step-by-step training plan that includes one-on-one lessons with you. This helps ensure we foster a relationship with you built on trust and understanding that promises lasting results.
Kristyn Echterling-Savage - Dog Trainer

Kristyn Savage

PhD, CAAB, BCBA

CEO, Founder, Owner

Sean Savage

Sean Savage

BS, CDBC, CPDT-KA

CFO, Founder, Owner

Alexis Mitchell - Houston Dog Trainer

Alexis Mitchell

BS, CPDT-KA, CBCC-KA

COO

Allison Conrad

Allison Conrad

BS

Scheduling Manager