The Founder of Run-A-Mutt: Sally Mills
Sally has over 30 years of dedicated engagement in dog welfare, starting as an animal shelter volunteer at age 8. Now, a seasoned professional dog trainer, Sally received her MS in Companion Animal Behavior. While attending her studies at ACAS, Sally has participated in multiple internships, including: shadowing renowned animal behaviorist Dr. Jill Goldman in Los Angeles, attending the Karen Pryor Clicker Training Expo in Reno, and 2 internships at Best Friends Animal Sanctuary. Sally has also traveled to Puerto Rico for a month to help volunteer at the rescue organization ‘Save a Sato’ and brought dogs back with her to Reno to get adopted. Since then, she has volunteered and has rescued puppies from Merced, CA with the rescue organization “New Beginnings”
Meet Alba Roo
After her beloved 15-year-old dog, Olive, passed away, Sally embarked on a new chapter by welcoming Alba Roo, a vizsla mix puppy, into her life. Drawing on her extensive experience with dogs and employing the very techniques she offers for your pets, Sally is actively training Alba Roo to be an exceptional companion and trail runner.
“At Run-a-Mutt, we believe in embracing the uniqueness of each dog, fostering trust through positive connections. Our philosophy centers on personalized, patient training that goes beyond behavior modification, aiming to create lasting bonds and mutual understanding between you and your furry companion.”