About Cloe
Certified Separation Anxiety Trainer CSAT Rochester, NY
Cloe Bruinsma
LVT, VSA-CDT, CSAT
My real name is Sarah but everyone calls me Cloe. I am a Certified Separation Anxiety Trainer (CSAT) who completed programs from Victoria Stilwell Academy in 2021 and Malena DiMartini Separation Anxiety School in 2022. I am also a Licensed Veterinary Technician (LVT). After graduating from Medaille College in 2002, I worked at County Line Animal Hospital for 18 years. My areas of interest were diabetes, dentistry, and orthopedics. I continued my life journey into animal behavior during COVID. I constantly do continuing education in the veterinary and behavioral field to keep up the with most up to date information.
My clients came up with the name “Camp Cloe,” back in my vet tech days, while I was watching diabetics. Clients feel more relaxed going on vacations and trips knowing that their pet is getting one on one time every day. Now that I’m in the behavioral field I work with a lot of dogs with anxiety behaviors. I use many different therapies to see what helps that dog to learn and manage their own anxiety. Anxiety is a constant battle all through life but I can help them and you to make it a bit more easier to get through.
Licenses and Certifications
Licensed Vet Tech and Positive Reinforcement Trainer Certified in Dog Behavior and Separation Anxiety
Client Testimonials
“Our Beagle Charlie absolutely loves going to Camp Cloe. He runs in with his tail wagging. I can’t say enough about the quality of care that he gets. Cloe takes the time to get to know each dog individually, and she personalizes activities to match the dog’s strengths and areas for growth. In addition, we took a Zoom class with Cloe to help Charlie with anxiety. What a remarkable difference this class made. Charlie now knows how to self soothe and has more confidence.
Cloe brings a great deal of knowledge, professionalism, and intuition into her training programs. I highly recommend the training class for anyone whose dog is experiencing separation anxiety. I recommend Camp Cloe for anyone who wants their dog to be treated like family!”
-Helen C.
“I highly recommend Cloe to help you with your anxious dog no matter where you live. She’s professional, empathetic, knowledgeable, experienced, and highly trained. She has changed our lives!”
-Sue S.
“My 2 year old pup, Calum, has had issues with stress and overstimulation with indoor visitors, resulting in lots of barking. Cloe’s Relaxation Therapy Zoom classes have taught us techniques to help him relax. He loves his Zoom training with Cloe and eagerly, but patiently waits on his blanket for class to begin. Another skill example is that he learned to run to his platform and lay down quietly when the doorbell rings, staying there while I answer the door!
Cloe is an excellent positive reinforcement trainer who focuses not just on tasks, but how the dog feels. She explains activities clearly and patiently. I highly recommend Cloe’s training programs. My dog also LOVES Camp Cloe Enrichment Daycare and when needed, Camp Cloe Boarding.”
Meet my furry family!
((3 dogs and a parrot!!))
Emmitt is my 17-year-old poodle. He is the neighborhood watchdog. He always is in everyone’s business… nothing gets by him! He has separation anxiety and general anxiety.
Shiloh. He is my 3-legged boy, who is 11 years old, min pin- chihuahua mix. I had to amputate his leg as it was deformed. Three days after we removed it he was playing with all the other dogs like nothing ever happened. He is amazing! Shiloh’s huge ears have earned him the name Kangaroo by all the kids that come to see him. He loves to smile at people that he loves.
Archie is a 7-year-old, Boston Terrier. He shows all the dogs how to play the games.
My parrot is named Dante, peach face caique, and his favorite sentences are “What are you doing?” and “Are you a good boy?” He is quite the sight to see and everyone loves playing with him.
When you come to my house there is a sign above my door, as you walk in, that says “Welcome to the zoo!” Now you know why. The more the merrier! 🙂
The Camp Cloe Difference
We work together to understand the basis of your dog’s behavior and why they act out the way they do! A tailored approach just for you and your dog by a POSITVE REINFORCEMENT trainer who has seen it all!
Certified Separation Anxiety Trainer CSAT Rochester, NY