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Learn about how to train your new puppy in a small group class environment, including basic manners, confidence building activities, helpful tricks, and more! Tailored content for each group based on each puppy's needs, managed one-on-one puppy interactions and helpful discussion points about common (& not so common) challenges with raising a puppy. Classes are opened based on demand, and are held at Chancellor Park Vet and Aura Vet on Sundays.
For new clients only - take advantage of a free 30-minute video or phone consult to get to know us and our methods better. Preliminary advice included but training plans need more time to develop.
The first time that Sam will meet with you and your dog at your home, after gathering some background information about you & your dog’s unique situation. Consults will cover different topics & activities based on preliminary info and observations and can be further customised by the client if desired.
Bringing home a puppy or dog for the first time? Perhaps it’s not your first puppy but you’re concerned about integrating them with your existing dog, or you just want a refresher on those pivotal first few months. There are lots of simple things that you can do that prevent problems from arising later on, both in terms of household management as well as your interactions and the puppy’s daily schedule. Being proactive early can really reduce the risk of headaches down the track! This package is highly customisable and can include 1:1 in person sessions, virtual consults, as well as attending group puppy classes.
A secondary or further follow up 60-minute session with you and your dog, helping to implement the initial training/ management setup as well as further training activities and goals.
This class will expand on the skills and activities covered in the pre-requisite Level 1 puppy class or 2 private general manners sessions. Customisable content based on your priorities including recall, stay/wait, handling activities, confidence building and more. Lots of focus is put on loose lead walking and polite greetings. We will also cover some more advanced concepts like creating behaviour chains, alternative ways to reward our dogs as well as strategies to reduce undesirable behaviours. Classes are held on Saturdays at Kawana Scout Group.
Bringing home a puppy or dog for the first time? Perhaps it’s not your first puppy but you’re concerned about integrating them with your existing dog, or you just want a refresher on those pivotal first few months. There are lots of simple things that you can do that prevent problems from arising later on, both in terms of household management as well as your interactions and the puppy’s daily schedule. Being proactive early can really reduce the risk of headaches down the track! This package is highly customisable and can include 1:1 in person sessions, virtual consults, as well as attending group puppy classes.
If you live in a remote area or can't afford in-person consults, you're still able to access training via online consultations. The first session will involve some history taking, environmental management suggestions as well as some initial training activities.
This class will expand on the skills and activities covered in the pre-requisite Level 1 puppy class or 2 private general manners sessions. Customisable content based on your priorities including recall, stay/wait, handling activities, confidence building and more. Lots of focus is put on loose lead walking and polite greetings. We will also cover some more advanced concepts like creating behaviour chains, alternative ways to reward our dogs as well as strategies to reduce undesirable behaviours. Classes are held on Saturdays at Kawana Scout Group.
What people are saying
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We can't express our gratitude to Sam enough. She always had time for our questions, and we always felt like she listened and took anything we had to say under due consideration. Sam put extra effort in and would ask follow up questions or plan follow up activities at the next week's class. She was polite, considerate and by far the best trainer we've had the privilege of experiencing.
Travis, Tamara & Leo
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Sam is a wonderful trainer. Ruby, a Groodle pup, responded very well to training and I also learnt a lot. Sam’s knowledge of puppy behaviour is excellent and her training methods made so much sense. I would definitely recommend her puppy training sessions.
Martin & Ruby
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Enrolling in Sam’s level 1 puppy school class was a great experience with our boy Chief. She is so knowledgeable and a great teacher. Chief has benefited greatly from this class, and Sam has been a large part in helping us facilitate Chiefs growth as a young dog, and have the confidence in ourselves with our training abilities. We can’t recommend her enough. Thankyou Sam!!
Georgia, Codi and Chief
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Hi Samantha, I thought I'd email you because you'd be pleased to know that we have been working hard with Maple, and she is really fond of other dogs now and really enjoys a play! I've put some photos in here if our camping trip where she has had the time of her life. She played so hard she had to have a 3 hour nap on the camp chair! Thanks for all your help, we're very grateful. Stacey, Curtis & Maple
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Bingo was so lucky to have Sam trained him. Sam was patient, kind and helpful. She took time to learn about our puppy and us and helped accordingly. Thanks for all your tips we enjoy Bingo; not only at home or in our walks but in dog friendly restaurants and spaces too. He is so amenable.
Sankhi & Bingo
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Sam is amazing at what she does! Her visits were always enjoyable and the training exercises were achievable. She really helped us through puppy school with our baby Kuro and with our reactive dog Ponyo through private lessons. Big thanks to you Sam, highly recommend!
Amy, Ponyo & Kuro
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Sam has been a big part of the training of our Boo and Elayne, and has always gone the extra distance to ensure that we are getting the best support and strategies possible for having happy, healthy and behaved dogs. Could not recommend her as a trainer enough - she is clearly in it for the love of the dogs and is as passionate about her work as you could ever hope for.
Robert, Boo & Elayne
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Sam was always friendly, patient, helpful and professional and we enjoyed every lesson we had with her. She was always happy to answer our questions & offer tips for our dogs unique “quirks”. She also always asked for input on what areas we want to focus on or what goals we have for our dogs. We often get scoffed at for having 2 Dalmatians, but can proudly say that “No they are not uncontrollable” or “crazy” rather they are well trained Dalmatians, thanks to the guidance of their wonderful trainer.
Ken, Trip & Daisy
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I had the benefit of Sam teaching me and my dog from absolute novice, to a dog and owner that were happily and positively able to function as a team. Sam has a genuine love for animals and a patience with humans that allows rapid results to be achieved in a fun, inclusive environment. I (and my son) learnt plenty from her while we were trying to teach Shadow the basics, and we look forward to continuing the journey over many years…
Tony & Shadow
About Sam
I've dedicated the last 15 years to learning about dog behaviour so I can help dogs and their humans live happily and peacefully together. With postgraduate tertiary qualifications in Animal Behaviour and more than a decade’s experience working with shelter and pet dogs, I look forward to working with you and your companion to help you understand each other and minimise conflict.
I use whatever your dog LOVES to motivate them and achieve our training goals. This could be play, attention and praise from humans, or as almost everyone loves, snacks!
Even for human aggression cases, I avoid the use of tools designed to cause fear or pain, and don't use physical punishment. Feel free to reach out for more information about me or my training methodologies by clicking the button below.
