Meet Your Instructor

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Naomi Boyar

Naomi Boyar is a dog sport enthusiast. She has competed in agility, K9 Nose Work, and AKC Barn Hunt. Naomi has been instructing students in dog sports for over 15 years.

Paige Hoelscher has been involved in dog training for over 10 years. Her approach to training is centered around building a connection between dog and handler,while having fun! Paige has been working with the Dog Alliance for a year and brings her Disc Dog, Tricks, and Agility skills and knowledge to our team of trainers.

Paige’s training philosophy is team-oriented; focused more on a good relationship and teamwork rather than the "owner is the alpha to the dog" mentality. Her focus and goal when working with dog and handler teams is that both parties are learning together. Paige’s training style is to create a positive and fun learning experience for both dogs and their owners.

Paige currently has 3 dogs: two Australian Shepherds, Echo (10) and Edge (6), and a Border Collie named Early (1). Edge and Early have won multiple high-level disc events, including qualifying for world finals. They both have many AKC CGC, AKC Trick, Agility, Dock, and Disc titles through various organizations.

Sarah Maloney

Sarah combines her project management experience and legal background with the aim of using her skills to enhance the Dog Alliance and help the community. While she is not a dog trainer, Sarah is a dog lover and enjoys being the “fun treat lady” for the dogs on campus; someone the dogs can love on and just be a dog around after training! Sarah manages daily operations for dog training classes, private lessons, and volunteer opportunities. She also uses her creative problem solving skills to run special projects that elevate the Dog Alliance programs and customer experience.

Sarah volunteers as a Therapy Team with Sky throughout the community visiting schools, hospitals, and corporate offices. Spending time with Sky bringing smiles to members of the community has brought her so much joy!

In her free time, Sarah enjoys traveling, reading, and cooking. She has a 14 year old lab mix named Mack who is the perfect co-pilot, snuggle buddy, and sous chef.