“The best training doesn’t come from trends—it comes from knowledge, experience, and a deep respect for how dogs learn.

After gaining extensive professional education and certifications in canine behavior and training, Seeking Liberty was created to offer thoughtful, personalized training rooted in respect for both ends of the leash.”

— Sara Simpson | Founder & Trainer

Certified graduate of:

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PetTech PetSaver Certification badge that says Pet Tech CPR, First Aid, Care, Trained. "Improving the Quality of Pets' Lives, One Pet Parent at a Time."
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Education & Professional Background:

My professional education with dogs began in 2021 at the Academy of Pet Careers, where I completed their basic grooming program at the Petropolis Pet Resort training facility. Working in a large, state-of-the-art environment that manages a high volume of dogs every day gave me an early understanding of professional standards for safety, structure, and the logistics of handling many dogs responsibly. That experience set a very high bar for how I believe dogs should be managed and cared for in professional environments.

A woman in dog grooming scrubs smiling next to a happy dog on a table, with dog bath decorations on the wall in the background.
Certificate of completion from The Academy of Pet Careers for Sara Simpson, awarded on October 9, 2021, in Saint Charles, Missouri, recognizing her for successfully completing the Bather/Brusher Program, with signatures from the president and grooming department head.
Certificate of training in Pet Tech CPR and First Aid for Sara Simpson, issued by Pet Tech. The certificate includes a gold seal, a Pet Tech logo, and states the course was completed by Jenny Dove. It is valid from November 2022 to November 2024.

During that time I became increasingly interested in dog training and canine behavior. Because of the respect I had for the quality of education in their grooming program, I initially enrolled in the training program through the Academy of Pet Careers as well. However, as I progressed deeper into training—particularly while working with my own working-line German Shepherd—I began to realize that I wanted a more comprehensive and balanced understanding of canine behavior and training methodology.

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Certificate of graduation awarded to Sara Simpson for completing the Kennelwood Academy Professional Dog Trainer Program, dated January 13, 2025.
Certificate of attendance awarded to Sara Simpson for completing advanced master program hours, signed by Dave vanGarderen and Jeremy Ciepluch, dated December 30, 2022, from Kennelwood Academy for professional dog trainers.

That search for deeper, more practical education led me to continue my studies at the Kennelwood Academy for Professional Dog Training, where I completed their professional training program. The program provided extensive hands-on instruction in canine learning theory, behavior, obedience training, and real-world problem solving with a wide variety of dogs.

Woman training dog in an indoor facility with agility obstacles, including small platforms arranged in a pattern.
A person with a dog training in an indoor dog agility course, with a ramp and obstacles in the background.
A woman kneeling on the floor with a dog in a training facility. The woman is smiling and the dog appears to be engaged in training. The facility has a high arched ceiling and glass walls.
A person in black training gear is playing with a dog that is jumping up at them, while two other people watch in an indoor space with wood-paneled walls.

In addition to my formal education, I maintain certifications in pet CPR and first aid and have continued developing my skills through hands-on work with dogs and their handlers. My experience also includes specialized work in service dog scent detection training and helping handlers build reliable working partnerships with their dogs.

I remain committed to continually refining my skills, expanding my education, and growing Seeking Liberty to better serve both dogs and the people who love them.

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A young woman with red hair and a yellow jacket smiling and holding the face of a large, spotted dog.

Seeker and Liberty are more than my dog's names. They represent the foundation of how I approach training.

A woman with long wavy hair sitting on a park bench smiling with three dogs around her during late afternoon or early evening. One dog is a brown and white border collie mix sitting next to her, and the other two dogs are a brindle-coated dog lying in the grass and a black-and-tan dog partially visible in front.

Seeker reflects curiosity, awareness, and the beginning of understanding.

Liberty represents clarity, confidence, and the freedom that comes from true communication.

Every session is designed with that same progression in mind—moving from learning to living.
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