Deer Park, TX
Sammye's Dogs' training philosophy centers around humane and effective methods, grounded in the latest scientific evidence. The protocols are designed to set both you and your dog up for success. The approach involves utilizing reward-based, clicker-style teaching, aimed at fostering a more compassionate relationship between humans and animals.
Together, the team works towards training goals by reinforcing and training desired behaviors, interrupting and preventing undesirable behaviors, and making adjustments while considering the dog's progress, physical health, and emotional state. Sammye Darling is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer Knowledge and Skills Assessed (CPDT-KSA) with over a decade of experience in dog training. Her passion began with rescuing homeless dogs, making them more adoptable, and assisting in the training of service animals for individuals with disabilities.
In 2015, she established her own 501c3 non-profit organization with the aim of furthering these efforts. Sammye tailors her training to each client and their dog, creating customized training plans to achieve specific goals or behavior modifications. The focus is on enhancing owners' skills and strengthening the human-animal bond with their beloved dogs. She provides follow-up emails detailing the information covered in lessons.
In addition to one-on-one training, Sammye enjoys teaching group and Zoom classes, as well as offering board-and-training services in her home and in owners' homes. With a diverse skill set, Sammye is adept at training dogs with various behavioral traits, including those that are high energy, overly excited, distracted, impulsive, attention-seeking, fearful, anxious, or destructive when alone. She also works with dogs exhibiting behaviors such as jumping on people, pulling or biting the leash, pottying in the home, digging in the yard, counter surfing or stealing food or objects, darting out doors, barking, resource guarding, leash aggression, or threatening other animals.
Sammye's ultimate goal with every client is to empower them to manage, train, and maintain their dog's training independently, so that they no longer need her assistance and feel confident in their abilities.
We've got the answers for your questions
Seriously, if you have any questions about training your dog, we have the answers.
We have created a directory of licensed dog trainers specializing in positive reinforcement methods. These trainers are not affiliated with Dogo, and all information is gathered from publicly available sources. Each profile provides a brief overview of the trainer's experience and expertise.
Start by evaluating your dog's needs and identifying your training objectives. Each trainer's profile provides insights into their areas of expertise. Match these with your dog's character and your goals to find the ideal fit.
All trainers listed here are certified professionals with extensive knowledge of positive reinforcement techniques.
Positive reinforcement centers on rewarding preferred behaviors, ensuring a pleasant learning journey for your dog. This humane approach is scientifically proven to be the most effective long-term training method, strengthening the bond between you and your pet. By consistently rewarding good behavior, your dog learns to associate actions with positive outcomes, leading to lasting improvements and a happier companion.
Yes, they are. Our trainers are adept in basic obedience or intricate behavioral challenges. Browse their profiles to identify a trainer who specializes in the particular issues you wish to address.
Simply click on the preferred trainer's profile to access their contact details. From there, you can get in touch to discuss your requirements and set up training appointments.
Group sessions offer a communal setting where your dog learns general obedience alongside other dogs. In contrast, private sessions grant focused attention, making them perfect for targeted behavior modifications or individualized training agendas.
All our trainers are committed to positive reinforcement techniques and steer clear of any harsh or punitive methods. Their primary goal is to make training a joyous journey for you and your dog.
Results depend on factors like your dog's nature, the specific behaviors in question, and your training consistency. While many clients observe improvements in just a few sessions, it's crucial to be patient and persistent.
Reach out to the trainer you're interested in to discuss possibly attending a session. It's a great way to get a feel for their approach and see if it aligns with your expectations.
