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Whatever your reason for seeking a professional trainer, we won't judge. For over 5 years, we have been servicing dogs and their families throughout the Buffalo area; dealing in issues across the board from basic obedience to reactivity to severe aggression/anxiety. We love caring for and connecting with dogs and helping to create healthy and lasting relationships with their owners. We know how stressful it can be to have a dog who doesn't listen or a dog struggling with behavioral issues. Let us guide you through the process and ease your fears.
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Testimonials
Michael and Caitlin Montagnola
Michael and Caitlin Montagnola
Michael and Caitlin Montagnola
Sending your dog to a stranger can be a difficult decision. The moment I saw our dog Anya with Sami, I knew we made the right decision. Her warm and compassionate demeanor was the perfect match for Anya.
Sami’s knowledge of animal behavior is amazing! How she individualizes her training for the dog in front of her, is exactly what we need
Sending your dog to a stranger can be a difficult decision. The moment I saw our dog Anya with Sami, I knew we made the right decision. Her warm and compassionate demeanor was the perfect match for Anya.
Sami’s knowledge of animal behavior is amazing! How she individualizes her training for the dog in front of her, is exactly what we needed for Anya. We knew Anya was a quick learner, has a tremendous drive to work, and good obedience. We just could never fully articulate or appropriately work on her one fault, until we met Sami. She said Anya was ‘insecure dominate’ and she nailed it! (Anya’s training was for socialization.)
Sami taught us how to spot specific behaviors in Anya that we had been missing. Not only was she an asset for training Anya, she was an asset for training us to be better handlers. I would not be as confident as I am today walking into group classes or out onto the trial field with Anya if it was not for Sami’s help. We can never say, ‘Thank you!’ enough!
If you are considering hiring a trainer, stop considering it! Sami is the trainer you need no matter what your goals are. She will take the time to not only support your dog, but also teach you how to make the most out of your life with your best friend.
Ann Roberts
Michael and Caitlin Montagnola
Michael and Caitlin Montagnola
I cannot recommend Sami’s dog training services enough! She worked with our rescue dog, Obi, who struggled with leash aggression and basic leash obedience. In just a few weeks, Obi gained the necessary confidence and structure to not only walk well on a leash, but off leash too. She also taught us the skills to reinforce his training whic
I cannot recommend Sami’s dog training services enough! She worked with our rescue dog, Obi, who struggled with leash aggression and basic leash obedience. In just a few weeks, Obi gained the necessary confidence and structure to not only walk well on a leash, but off leash too. She also taught us the skills to reinforce his training which allowed us to form a well balanced relationship with Obi. Her impact is felt every day on our walks and we are so thankful for her expertise, patience, and support with his training.
If you are considering dog training, connect with Sami… you will not regret it!
Tory Trzyna
Michael and Caitlin Montagnola
Tory Trzyna
I could not speak more highly of Sami and her skills and knowledge; look no further for someone to help you with your dog's needs.
I first met Sami last summer when my dog and I did a once weekly, 10 week training program with her. The goals of our training were to introduce my dog to an e-collar to improve basic commands and recall, dog r
I could not speak more highly of Sami and her skills and knowledge; look no further for someone to help you with your dog's needs.
I first met Sami last summer when my dog and I did a once weekly, 10 week training program with her. The goals of our training were to introduce my dog to an e-collar to improve basic commands and recall, dog reactivity while walking on a leash, and socialization.
Sami worked with us to figure out what methods worked best for him and his personality which was very different than experiences we've had with other trainers having a "my way or the highway" approach.
I honestly saw a confidence boost with him after the first week, being able to better communicate with him in what tasks I was asking of him. (Humans need training and practice too!)
By the end of our 10 weeks we were able to focus more on socialization since he already had a working knowledge of basic commands prior to this. Seeing him be able to be off leash with another dog(s), having fun instead of being fearful and defensive, was priceless.
After our 10 week program was completed we continued to see Sami for occasional single lessons and socialization lessons to maintain our progress.