WAG N' TRAIN
NEW ENGLAND
Based in Massachusetts, serving all of New England
Salty air. Happy paws.
Meet Samantha
Happy dogs. Happier humans. Built on trust, structure, and real-world reliability.
🏠 Samantha grew up in Massachusetts and learned early what well trained dogs mean for everyday life, freedom, safety, and confidence.
🐕 After more than a decade working with dogs across New England and the West, she’s bringing her proven off-leash training system back home, with a strong focus on New England and coastal living.
🌎 Her approach is practical, calm, and consistent, built for real environments like neighborhoods, beaches, trails, busy public spaces, and the home itself. This includes everyday in home challenges like dogs jumping on guests, poor door manners, and settling calmly when people arrive. The goal is not just obedience, but dogs you can trust in the real world.
Why Work with Samantha?
✓ 11+ years of off-leash obedience and behavior correction
✓ Extensive experience training reliable packs in New England environments
✓ Proven results with recall, leash manners, and real-life distractions
✓ Formerly voted “Best of Buena Vista, CO” for training excellence
✓ Now serving Cape Cod and the greater New England region
Voted "Best Of Buena Vista,CO 2022" while Samantha was training in the mountains
Voted ‘Best of Buena Vista, CO 2022,’ Samantha’s dedication to off-leash recall training in the stunning mountain landscapes has set a new standard for dog training excellence. Her hands-on approach, deep understanding of canine behavior, and passion for creating strong human-dog bonds have earned her recognition as the community’s top trainer.
Whether in the mountains or your own backyard, Samantha’s proven training techniques help dogs achieve the confidence and obedience they need to thrive.
Happy Dogs, Even Happier Owners – Certified Training You Can Trust
Certified by Animal Behavior College (ABCDT), Sam brings professional expertise and proven training techniques to help dogs and their owners build a strong, lasting bond. This certification demonstrates a commitment to positive reinforcement, effective behavior modification, and compassionate training methods tailored to each dog’s unique needs.
Luxury Dog Training – A Premium Experience for Your Dog
Not all dog training is created equal. Wag N’ Train’s 4-day Bootcamp delivers results that take most trainers weeks to achieve. Samantha’s program is a luxury pet training experience, built on 11 years of perfecting her method. Unlike large-scale training facilities, her attention is fully dedicated to your dog —not split between multiple trainees.
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A Personalized, Stress-Free Stay – Your dog is welcomed into Samantha’s home, not a kennel. This means zero kennel stress, no illness exposure, and a truly comfortable environment where your dog can relax and focus on learning.
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Daily Updates for Peace of Mind – You’ll receive pictures and videos every day, so you can feel completely at ease while your dog is with Samantha. This is not just training—it’s a
premium experience designed for dogs and owners who expect the best.
TESTIMONALS
70+ 5⭐️ Reviews
Amanda Briere
Sam is incredible! Our mini golden doodle, Reese is so well behaved now. I was initially hesitant to send Reese to the Bootcamp, because she's such a sweet and loving dog and I was worried that the training might change her personality. I'm so happy to say that wasn't the case at all! She's still the same lovable Reese, just a much better listener.Before working with Sam, I dreaded having company over. Reese would jump all over guests, bark, and even try to steal food right off the table. Since training we've had friends over, received deliveries, and experienced all sorts of everyday situations that used to be chaotic, and Reese has been absolutely amazing.We can even take Reese for walks off-leash now, which has been so fun! It's given her so much freedom and strengthened our bond. I can't thank Sam enough.
Jillian Spiegel
We were having a tough time with our 15 month old golden, especially with two young kids she was treating them like her litter mates. She would only listen to my husband so it was difficult to train or do anything with her. We sent her to Sam and she is a new dog! She responds to everyone, we are able to take multiple leash less walks a day, she is able to play with the girls without being too rough! We are all so so happy with the progress! Samantha was amazing - our golden loves her! She is so caring and informed us about her progress throughout the training. We will definitely be sending her back for hikes! We can’t thank Sam enough!
Erin Miller
We brought our 10 month old Golden Retriever Pup to Samantha for training and she came back a new dog! The e-collar tool is exactly what we needed and Samantha gave us the right guidance to use it safely and effectively. The pack hikes were fantastic. We will definitely be boarding with Samantha in the future! My only regret is that we live so far away and can’t do the weekly pack hikes! Samantha is a great communicator throughout and after the process. Wag N’ Train is now part of our family support network!
Sharon, MA
