About Us
Sarah Smith, CMDT
Sarah has had a passion for dogs all of her life. Sarah would spend her summer vacations with her grandparents, founders of CR Shepherds, at a young age. This was her first experience with working dogs. After many years of experience in training and then running a business, Sarah went off to school at the Conifer Canine Dog Trainer College in Spencer, IN where she received her master trainer certification in November of 2020. This certification gave Sarah the knowledge she needed to go above and beyond her clients expectations.
Shana Rideout, Owner of CR Shepherds
Shana has over 20 years of experience in training dogs. She purchased CR Shepherds from her father Neal in 2018 after he decided to retire. She has had experience with a variety of animals her whole life and training working dogs has been a passion throughout our family for decades.