Samantha isn’t just a dog trainer—she’s a trusted expert in off leash obedience and behavioral transformation. With over 11 years of experience, she has helped countless dogs gain confidence, discipline, and freedom through her proven training methods.
✔️ 11+ Years of Expertise in Off-Leash Obedience & Behavior Modification
✔️ Voted "Best of Buena Vista, CO 2022"
– Featured in the local press as Central Colorado’s top dog trainer
✔️ Led Large Off-Leash Training Packs in the Rocky Mountains and New England.
– Earning recognition for her unique, effective approach
✔️ Clients Travel from Across the State
– Known for life-changing results in off-leash recall & behavioral issues
✔️ Now Serving the New England Region
– Bringing her proven training system back to her roots
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.
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.
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.
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.
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!
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!