Welcome! I am Sara Maasen. I am the founder of Paws & Co. But more than that, I’m a mom, a lifelong dog lover, and I enjoy working with kids. I believe a safe, happy home starts with trust between dogs and kids.

A woman with two Australian Shepherd dogs sitting in front of a decorated fireplace with Christmas stockings.
A pregnant woman kneeling on grass next to a black and tan dog with a pink tongue out in a park with trees and a blue sky.
A smiling woman with shoulder-length brown hair wearing a denim jacket sitting next to a black, white, and brown Australian Shepherd dog inside a home.

My journey began with my Australian Shepherd, Presley, who taught me how powerful trust and understanding can be in the bond between humans and dogs. Presley made every transition in life easier because our relationship was built on safety, compassion, and connection.

That experience inspired me to help other families build the same kind of connection. With over 18 years of experience raising and training dogs; I specialize in supporting households with both children and dogs. 

Why families? I am a mom of two, a former behavior interventionist for children with autism, and a retired volunteer at Lucile Packard Children’s Hospital, where I visited for nine years with my own therapy dog, Presley. My life has always blended dogs and children, so it’s only natural that my business does the same.

Young girl with long hair and a white bow standing by a dog at a glass door, overlooking a green yard with children playing outside.
girl sitting on couch with her dog
People standing on a wooden viewing platform in a lush, green jungle with a cave entrance in the background.