Everyone says they're kind.
Everyone has glowing reviews.
Everyone has impressive before and after videos.
Choosing the right trainer
shouldn't feel like guesswork.
PUPPIES • EVERYDAY LIFE • GUNDOGSDog training has never been more confusing.
The dog doesn't experience
the label on a website.It experiences
the training.
HI, I'M SAM
ABTC Registered Animal Training Instructor • GTA Accredited • City & Guilds Qualified
My job isn't just to teach your dog.
It's to help you understand them.
Once you understand why your dog behaves the way they do, training stops feeling like a list of rules and starts making sense.
I've spent years studying and training dogs because I wanted to answer one simple question.
Why do some people leave training feeling hopeful... while others leave feeling like they've failed?
The more I learnt, the more I realised that choosing a trainer had become almost as difficult as training your dog.
If you've ever wondered who to trust, you're not alone.
So… where do we start?
Not every dog
needs the same
answer.
Your puppy isn’t the same as
someone else’s rescue.
Your working Spaniel isn’t the
same as your neighbours Labrador.
Let’s start with the dog in front of you.
PUPPIES
I’m getting a puppy.
You've bought the toys.Read the books.Watched the videos.Now the puppy has arrived.
PET DOGS
Everyday life.
Walks aren't enjoyable.Visitors have become an event.Let's work out why.
Not sure which path is right?
That’s completely fine. Get in touch and we’ll work out
the best first steps for you and your dog.
GUNDOGS
Gundogs.
Pet dog.Working dog.Shoot day.We'll build the foundations properly.
ENRICHMENT
Scent work
Sometimes the best training doesn't look like training.
We’ll go at your dog’s pace,
not someone else’s timeline.
THE WAY I TRAIN IS SIMPLE.
I don’t train behaviours in isolation.
I train the dog in front of me.
Here’s the thing
Most people come to me because recall has disappeared. Walks aren't enjoyable anymore. Or life with their dog isn't quite what they imagined.
Those things matter.
But they’re rarely the actual problem.
Every dog is telling you something.
My job is to help you understand
what they’re saying.
“Stop asking,
”How do I stop it?”
Start asking,
”What’s my dog trying to tell me?””
Not sure where to start
You don’t have to work it all out before
getting in touch. Tell me what’s going on
with your dog and we’ll decide on the next
step together.
You’ll hear back from me personally
usually within 48 hours. If I don’t
think I’m the right person to help,
I’ll tell you and point you towards
someone who is.
