I feel immensely thankful for the invaluable teachings and insights I gained from The Embodied Alpha Masterclass offered by Canine State of Mind. Being a gentle, conscientious single mama to my 4-year-old goldendoodle, Henry, I now have a much deeper understanding of his needs and have learned how to interact with him in a way that is natural and conducive to his overall well-being. Thanks to this masterclass, our bond has strengthened beyond measure.

I am grateful for the transformation in the level of trust, guidance, and love that Henry and I now share. Sasha, thank you from the bottom of my heart!

— Amanda, Henry’s Family

Kobe spent three weeks at the farm when he was ten months old, and it completely changed our relationship with him. Kobe left for the farm an easily excited, anxious, and overwhelmed puppy. He came back from his time so much more calm, confident, and self-assured.

While Kobe transformed during his time away, I think what was even more impactful was how Sasha prepared us as his alphas to create an environment and dynamic that helped him live his best life.

As first time dog owners, there was so much we didn't know, and Sasha was able to show us how our behavior could quickly change his behaviors. Kobe is now almost three and is thriving- we cannot thank Canine State of Mind for the role they played in his development!

— Meredith & Josh, Kobe’s Family

A few months ago, I reached out to Sasha thinking that I was going to have to sell my condo (that I had just moved into) because one of my dogs was having major separation anxiety. It wasn’t fair to my neighbors, and I didn’t know what I was going to do. Sasha suggested her Embodied Alpha Masterclass, and my world completely changed the minute I heard her voice and her wisdom.

It all resonated with me in such a powerful way. I quickly realized that by making simple changes to my behavior, I could stay in my condo with happy, healthy, peaceful dogs. I am forever grateful for stumbling upon this educational program. My only regret is that I didn’t meet Sasha earlier, as her holistic style for communicating with our pets has already taught me how to be a more effective leader with both canines and humans!

— Amy, Cosmo & Paytons’ Family

The Embodied Alpha masterclass provided the crucial foundation for a fundamental shift in my relationship with my dog. My dog, Huck Finn, had been in my life for about two years before being introduced to Sasha -- and since working together and beginning to make shifts to adopt the leadership role and communicate in a way my dog can understand, I've seen dramatic shifts in his behavior.

I began to realize that many of his behaviors I thought were normal were actually symptoms of stress and anxiety. Since working with Sasha and taking her masterclass, I've begun to observe a much more calm and centered dog who is enabled to show up as the best version of himself because I am finally creating the environment for him to.

— Haley, Huck Finns’ Family

We are so fortunate to have found Canine State of Mind! She [Sasha] truly understands canine behavior and what is best for your dog. We have been boarding our dog at "the farm" for 7 years now. You can't compare it to anything available in Chicago or the suburbs, period! There's no crating, no cement rooms, and no careless supervision. With CSOM boarding, you truly have peace of mind when you need to leave your pup behind! 5 STARS!

— The Ropers, Thomas' Family

10 years ago we rescued our Kitsune and got a dog, that would have been overwhelming, if it was not for Sasha. Kitsune had nipping/herding behavior, along with aggression towards anyone who came in our house. The lessons Sasha taught our entire family is priceless. She gave us dog educational skills that we will use for a lifetime.

—The Rogoways, Kitsune’s Family

From the moment Sasha entered our home, we knew we were in great hands. Our dog, Murphy, instantly had a shift in his demeanor in her presence. He respected and listened to her from the start. Not only was Sasha able to educate Murph to be the well behaved, loving pup he is today, she taught us how to command that same presence and gave us the tools to further his education. We always get compliments with how well behaved he is - and we owe that to Sasha instilling great fundamentals in all of us.

— Sean & Ashley, Murphy’s Parents

I can’t even begin to articulate the deep relief that filled my soul the day that I found Sasha Armstrong. Sasha’s method epitomizes, “work smarter. Not harder.” Hire Sasha. Do the work. Commit to the process, and prepare to be overwhelmed by how brilliantly effective Sasha’s methodology is. It all started with that first conversation— make the call!

—Crissy, Elwood and Ms. Francie’s Mom

Sasha and Canine State of Mind has been the best thing happening to us since moving to Chicago! Our dachshund, Frieda, loves it at Sasha’s farm and gets super excited when Sasha picks her up from our doorstep. We have never felt this comfortable before when boarding our beloved family member!

—Stephanie, Frieda's Mom

Sasha and her staff have been an integral part of my dogs Angus’ life since he was a puppy. Boarding with CSM gives me complete peace of mind when I’m traveling. Her experienced and knowledgeable staff ensures that Angus gets the enrichment he needs as well as the socialization he craves. I could not more highly recommend.

— Jack, Angus’ dad

We sent our puppy Pasha for a two-week Education Program with Sasha. Prior to sending him, Pasha’s behavior dominated our household. When Pasha came back two weeks later, we were so, so impressed. His demeanor was much calmer, he slept more, and he just generally respected us more. With a young child in our house as well, it’s so important for us to know that we have a dog that understands and respects his place. We couldn’t imagine life without him and are so, so grateful that we found Sasha.

— The Rowes, Pasha’s family

When Ruby came to us, she was terribly shy and scared of her own shadow! Due to our education with Sasha, Ruby is now a confident (still quirky) gal who has no problem sleeping through the night, even with a 4-month-old baby in the next room! I love Sasha's holistic approach of dealing with the underlying reason for behavior challenges, instead of just correcting the symptom!

— Laura, Ruby’s Mom

Sasha worked diligently and gently with Argos to desensitize him to his perceived dangers in his environment. She always worked with positive reinforcement on a consistent and nurturing basis. Sasha taught us how to foresee likely stress points on walks and prepare Argos (and us) for the situation and then how to move forward. I recommend Sasha as an educator with the highest praise and affection.

— Stephen, Argos’ dad

Canine State of Mind was the best decision I ever made for my sweet but sassy one and half year old Pembroke Welsh Corgi, Mr. Feeny. Mr. Feeny came back [from the 4 Week Education Program a changed dog with still his sweet personality, but calmer, less reactive, more confident, obedient, and overall a much more relaxed dog. I know he is going to have the happiest life after his experience at Canine State of Mind.

— Callan, Mr. Feeny’s mom

"When we found Sasha, we were originally seeking a dog caregiver. What we’ve found is a new member of our family. Sasha goes beyond the duty of providing dependable quality care for our dog, Gracie, everyday. She has shown us ways to build a strong and loving relationship with Gracie, especially between Gracie and our daughter. In the process, we have made many lasting memories. We are so fortunate to have Sasha in our lives."

— Kim and Brad, Gracie’s mom and dad

I have been boarding my beloved dogs with Sasha Armstrong at Canine State of Mind ever since she opened her business in 2009. When her van arrives to pick up my dogs in the past, they leap in, no backward glance. They remember with one sniff, that van and the fun that they had! I love and respect Sasha and recommend her totally.

— Reven, Hank, Tucker and Feller’s mom

"Sasha and the entire CSM team are wonderful. It's almost like they consider every dog they care for as their own. That's the only way I can describe the commitment to my dog's well-being they have demonstrated. As a first-time dog owner, it's great to have them as a resource for questions on all the things you go through, from training, food, to thousands of other things.

— Dan, Oscar’s dad

Sasha has been instrumental in integrating our rescue pup into our home. Watson was full of anxiety when we adopted him. He was never quite comfortable in our home and struggled with separation issues. We were so fortunate to have Sasha’s help in helping him become a calm, loving member of our family. Additionally, our dogs absolutely adore their time on Sasha’s property during boarding. We are eternally grateful!

— Keirstin, Watson and Basil’s Mom

We have such a strong bond with our dog that Sasha appreciates. There is no one else we would trust to our dog to stay with while we are away (and that includes family!). He loves going to stay at CSoM, and always happily greets her when it’s time to go. Understandable, as the place is idyllic! We recommend Sasha to everyone who brings home a new dog!She is part of our wolf pack for life.

— Sean & Ashley, Murphy’s Parents

Simply put - Canine State of Mind/Sasha is the BEST. She is a lover of dogs and understands them on a deep level. We did the Puppy program at the Farm where Sasha took our dog away for three weeks. He came back with bad behavior gone and good behavior elevated. Puppy biting and chewing - gone. Potty trained and wonderfully social with other dogs. Sasha makes sure that your dog is around her personal dogs, so a puppy learns how to be social. We LOVE our puppy and owe a debt of gratitude to Sasha for her excellent work with him. Use her if you can.

— John, Ollie’s Dad