Barbara Weiss specializes in dog training solutions, covering obedience, housebreaking, problem behaviors, aggression, Canine Good Citizen (evaluator) & STAR Puppy testing, and therapy dog training (team evaluator for Pet Partners). She offers both group and private lessons.
Her certifications include various training equipment such as buckle collar, harness (front-clip and other types), Gentle Leader, and long lines. Barbara’s philosophy revolves around the idea that dog training is relationship training, emphasizing the importance of building a working partnership and fostering effective communication.
She serves the Greater Denver area, including Aurora, and conducts her group classes at Samantha’s Katzn’ Dogz in Centennial, Colorado. With over 35 years of experience in dog training, Barbara also volunteers with her therapy dog, Radar, and they are part of the C.A.T.S. program at Denver International Airport. In her spare time, she and Radar enjoy competing in agility and nose work.


