You know how when you love something you want everyone to try it? That is how I am with Samantha and Active K9. It is the best thing ever, when you have a good dog that you can trust and that can go with you anywhere and you know he will be well mannered and admired. Sam has made our lives sooo much better and I think everyone who has a dog should sign up for her classes.
She is kind and caring and LOVES her dogs and OUR dogs. I have seen her eyes twinkle when she tells me about one of the pups that has learned to walk with a loose lead, or how handsome or how smart or how silly one of our pups has been. She has a passion for her profession. She LIVES for her dogs AND for our dogs. There is no shutting off the light at 5:00 and walking out the door, there are no weekends with the door locked. We are so lucky to have Active K9 in our community. Sam also rescues dogs and places dogs and stands up for our right to have dog parks and off lead trails.
I have a two year old Vizsla, Walker. He and I have worked with Sam since he was 10 weeks old. Walker has taken three classes and is enrolled in the Montessori Dog School. Through a program with Sam at Active K9, became a Certified Canine Good Citizen. I interact with Sam 2-3 times a week at the least. I believe that I have the experience with Samantha and Active K9 to write a knowledgeable review of her business.
Vizslas are high-energy, easily distracted, independent, intelligent, extremely needy and very sensitive. Sam has worked wonders with him. Instead of a timid, fearful, barking, dashing, jumping maniac, Walker is well-mannered, self confident, friendly and can be trusted in any situation. He comes when his is called, he sits until I tell him to go, he waits behind me at the door until he is released. And most importantly, he is happy and sparkles with enthusiasm for life.
Samantha is a Certified Canine Training and Behavior Specialist. She has an uncanny connection with animals and how to bring out the very best in them. Sam is constantly educating me about not only training but behavior, nutrition and the many ways that Walker 'talks' to me.
Samantha only uses positive reinforcement training. I can't tell you how many times I have heard, "catch him doing something right" or "he just checked-in with you, praise, give him a treat right now." It is a wonderful thing to see things click in their minds and in your own mind and realize that it is coming together, that you are actually communicating with your dog. He is happy and you are happy.
I think that a dog trainers job, is probably about 30% training the dog and 70% training the human. For us to get the most out of our relationship with our dog and out of our classes with Sam it is essential to check your ego at the door and listen and learn from Sam. She knows what she is doing and you will see the results.
I know that Sam loves Walker and cares about his well being just like I do. He LOVES to go to school and I know that Walker is mentally and physically tired after his great day. When he stays overnight he hangs out and sleeps inside with the family. Because Sam considers all of the dogs family. And Sam is absolutely part of our family.
Take the time and invest in your dog. Samantha is the answer to any dog needs you might have. I can tell you it feels great to have the best dog out on the trail.
Thanks Sam. You are awesome. read more