Samantha S.
Eldersburg, MD
Services
Samantha can care for
Availability
Currently I am a dog trainer in my own company. I pretty much live and breathe dogs and would like to expand my reach to help more pet owners ! I am currently offering personalized Walk&Train programs for reactive, anxious, and even rambunctious dogs. My focus is on mentally and physically enriching each dog while using positive reinforcement methods to teach new skills; in order to, help you enhance the relationship between you and your pup!
About Samantha S.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
Each Walk&Train service will include: -Enrichment activities and sniffing games -Play with your dogs favorite toy -A personalized training session based off of the needs of each dog - A detailed service report going over what was taught and how to follow up with the training at home. This is a day training style program. Meaning, your dog can learn new things while you’re away! 1-1 sessions are an option for those who need more help with implementing the training in this program.
Information Samantha S. would like to know about your pet
Let me know of your dogs triggers, if your dog has been prone to biting or any aggressive behaviors, if there are any allergies, what your daily routine looks like, what treats to use and where you need me to put the poop bags!
A typical day
Dogs LOVE using their noses. So with me, your dog will have many opportunities to sniff and explore their world. I read an article that said ‘20 minutes of sniffing or licking is the equivalent of a 60 minute walk!’ It mentally tires them out, so say NO MORE to your dog tearing up the carpet or creating fuzz explosions from new toys out of boredom! Mental and physical enrichment is the center of my programs so, I will always take a route that gives lots of sniffing opportunities so your dog can decompress more with each walk. My promise is your dogs will always be HAPPY and SAFE!
Location
Eldersburg, MD
Pets
Your Pets Next Bestie!!
Pet care experience
Hey! I'm Sam and I am a dog mom of 3. I've lived and worked with dogs and cats for the last 7 years. Throughout my professional career I’ve worked with many dog trainers in the area helping train puppies, basic obedience, advanced doggy manners, reactive dogs, and fearful/sensitive dogs. I’ve dealt with everything from a huge Tibetan Mastiff, to a tiny Dachshund, to a high energy Goldendoodle! It is my mission to provide professional affordable care that is rooted in fun and compassion to each animal and their person.
Cat care experience
Samantha also cares for cats. Learn about their cat-specific care experience.
Reviews
Samantha is the best. She goes above and beyond with caring for my two cats. This past visit she handled an unexpected situation in a top notch way. She always sends great reports and photos. She is wonderful and I will be booking her again.
Samantha did an amazing job checking on my kitties while I was away. I got great updates, lots of pictures, and she even made friends with the cat people think I made up because he hides from everyone! I had such peace of mind knowing Jasper and Cosmo were being taken care of so lovingly.
As always, Samantha did a great job with our pup. She’s very reliable, responsive, and we can tell she truly cares for animals. Always a great experience.
Reliable and even spent extra time with our pet! Always sends sweet messages, updates and pictures!!
About Samantha S.
Communication
Skills
Safety, trust & environment
Each Walk&Train service will include: -Enrichment activities and sniffing games -Play with your dogs favorite toy -A personalized training session based off of the needs of each dog - A detailed service report going over what was taught and how to follow up with the training at home. This is a day training style program. Meaning, your dog can learn new things while you’re away! 1-1 sessions are an option for those who need more help with implementing the training in this program.
Information Samantha S. would like to know about your pet
Let me know of your dogs triggers, if your dog has been prone to biting or any aggressive behaviors, if there are any allergies, what your daily routine looks like, what treats to use and where you need me to put the poop bags!
A typical day
Dogs LOVE using their noses. So with me, your dog will have many opportunities to sniff and explore their world. I read an article that said ‘20 minutes of sniffing or licking is the equivalent of a 60 minute walk!’ It mentally tires them out, so say NO MORE to your dog tearing up the carpet or creating fuzz explosions from new toys out of boredom! Mental and physical enrichment is the center of my programs so, I will always take a route that gives lots of sniffing opportunities so your dog can decompress more with each walk. My promise is your dogs will always be HAPPY and SAFE!
Samantha S.
Eldersburg, MD