--- title: Meet Our Director of Training! description: Meet the Director of Training at Project 2 Heal. Learn about their role in preparing puppies to become service dogs that change lives. image: https://project2heal.org/hubfs/19-September.png --- [![logo-1](https://project2heal.org/hubfs/Website%20Photos/logo-1.png)](https://project2heal.org/) - [About Us](https://project2heal.org/about-us) - [Our Mission](https://project2heal.org/our-mission) - Local Impact - [Chaperone Program](https://project2heal.org/chaperone-program) - [Puppy Raising Program](https://project2heal.org/puppy-raising-program) - [Stress Down Days](https://project2heal.org/stress-down-day-visits) - [Volunteer Program](https://project2heal.org/volunteer-opportunities) - [National Impact](https://project2heal.org/national-impact) - [Ways to Give](https://project2heal.org/ways-to-give) - [Contact](https://project2heal.org/contact-us) [DONATE](https://project2heal.org/blog/meet-our-director-of-training#XJSJFUZM) - [About Us](https://project2heal.org/about-us) - [Our Mission](https://project2heal.org/our-mission) - Local Impact - [Chaperone Program](https://project2heal.org/chaperone-program) - [Puppy Raising Program](https://project2heal.org/puppy-raising-program) - [Stress Down Days](https://project2heal.org/stress-down-day-visits) - [Volunteer Program](https://project2heal.org/volunteer-opportunities) - [National Impact](https://project2heal.org/national-impact) - [Ways to Give](https://project2heal.org/ways-to-give) - [Contact](https://project2heal.org/contact-us) [DONATE](https://project2heal.org/blog/meet-our-director-of-training#XJSJFUZM) Catch up on Project 2 Heal in the News — Click to See Our Stories Making Headlines! 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By [Project 2 Heal](https://project2heal.org/blog/author/project-2-heal) on December 8, 2021 ![Project 2 Heal](https://3067823.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/3067823/author.png) ###### Project 2 Heal [Back to main blog](https://project2heal.org/blog) Share [mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20https://project2heal.org/blog/meet-our-director-of-training%20&body=Check%20out%20https://project2heal.org/blog/meet-our-director-of-training&media=https://43836172.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/43836172/19-September.png](mailto:?subject=Check%20out%20https://project2heal.org/blog/meet-our-director-of-training%20&body=Check%20out%20https://project2heal.org/blog/meet-our-director-of-training&media=https://43836172.fs1.hubspotusercontent-na1.net/hubfs/43836172/19-September.png) Meet our Director of Training, Cian Savage! Cian's love for dogs and ability to bring out the best in each puppy through knowledge and skillful training techniques adds plenty of value to our team.   [Previous Post](https://project2heal.org/blog/dog-treat-chef-and-puppy-trainer) [View All](https://project2heal.org/blog) [Next Post](https://project2heal.org/blog/meeting-the-moment-strengthening-our-pillars-as-a-nonprofit-to-meet-the-need-for-our-work) ### Related Posts [![Meet Our Puppy Development Manager!](https://project2heal.org/hubfs/Meet%20Our%20Puppy%20Development%20Manager!.png)](https://project2heal.org/blog/meet-our-puppy-development-manager) 1 min read [Day in the life](https://project2heal.org/blog/tag/day-in-the-life) ##### [Meet Our Puppy Development Manager!](https://project2heal.org/blog/meet-our-puppy-development-manager) By [Project 2 Heal](https://project2heal.org/blog/author/project-2-heal) on December 8, 2021 Meet our Puppy Development Manager, Terry Sanborn! Beginning her journey with Project 2 Heal as a volunteer, Terry has... 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