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Our Mission

At Beyond the Dog, our commitment lies in creating a positive and enriching training experience for both dogs and their owners. We achieve this by applying the latest dog training and behavior research, ensuring our methods are effective and grounded in scientific principles.

Led by Dr. Echterling-Savage and Sean Savage, Beyond The Dog Tampa Bay is dedicated to enriching the lives of dog’s and their families through our science-based programs. Sean is deeply passionate about dog training and providing ongoing mentorship to our team, ensuring we consistently deliver the highest standard of care. We combine the expertise of our Certified Applied Animal Behaviorists, Analysts, psychologists, veterinarians, doctoral-level researchers, and zoologists to create personalized training solutions for every dog. This commitment to excellence sets Beyond the Dog apart in the Tampa Bay community.

Our Story

Learn How Beyond the Dog Found Its Way to Tampa Bay

Sean and I are excited to announce the expansion of Beyond the Dog to the Tampa Bay area. This milestone has been in the works for some time, and we dove at the opportunity to open our fifth major location. After visiting Tampa Bay and falling in love with the city and its people, we decided to move here and begin this new, exciting chapter.

Beyond the Dog was founded by Sean and me 20 years ago, with our first office opening in Kansas City. We immersed ourselves in our craft, refining our training to be as effective as possible while always staying animal-centered and humane. I earned a PhD as a Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist in 2017 and became a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, while Sean is a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant who began developing the art we use today. By combining our extensive knowledge, practical experience, and credentials, we have fulfilled our dream of becoming trusted leaders in our field. We hold our partners, managers, and trainers to equally high standards. Together, we’ve built a business and brand in which we take great pride!

We look forward to continuing to support dogs, cats, and owners in our new and exciting location. We can’t thank our clients enough for supporting our growth in Tampa Bay!

Kristyn Savage, PhD, CAAB, BCBA

Who We Are

Introducing Our Tampa Dog Training Experts.

Our Co-founders, Sean Savage and Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist Dr. Echterling-Savage, bring over 50 years of combined experience in dog training and behavior modification. We apply proven scientific methods tailored to each dog to address a wide range of challenges, from the most energetic puppies to aggressive resource guarding. Every team member has dedicated their career and studies to finding the most effective solutions for your dog’s unique needs.

Led by our Co-Founders, Dr. Echterling-Savage and Sean Savage, our Tampa Bay team offers extensive knowledge in behavioral training. With a deep commitment to applying the latest science-based methods, they specialize in creating personalized solutions that fit the needs of Tampa Bay’s dogs and families.

Connect with our Tampa Bay Training Experts

At Beyond the Dog, our commitment lies in creating a positive and enriching training experience for both dogs and their owners. We achieve this by applying the latest dog training and behavior research, ensuring our methods are effective and grounded in scientific principles.

Learn How Beyond the Dog Found Its Way to Tampa Bay

Introducing Our Tampa Dog Training Experts.

Kristyn Savage

CEO, Founder, Owner

Sean Savage

CFO, Founder, Owner

Alexis Mitchell

COO

Allison Conrad

Scheduling Manager