Samantha A. Freeman

Samantha A. Freeman, also known as Sam Kabbel, began her career in animal welfare in 1996, working with pet owners as well as animal welfare organizations, rescues, and animal control agencies. She is the creator of the Core Behavior Assessment┢, which is the behavior evaluation program used by many animal shelters and animal control agencies in Arizona. She is also the owner of EduCare for Dogs┢.

Sam served as interim President and CEO of the Arizona Animal Welfare League and SPCA from May 2006 until October 2007.

Sam Freeman is certified through the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers and has completed specialized education and training in psychology, learning theory, ethology, family counseling, behavior modification techniques, aggression, canine and feline behavior issues, and grief counseling.

Training Philosophy

Samantha A. Freeman’s training philosophy is rooted in understanding and compassion. She believes in forging enduring bonds between people and their pets by decoding their behavior and providing solutions based on that understanding. Her approach emphasizes respect for animals as sentient beings and aims to create a more compassionate community through education, effective training programs, and a scientific understanding of animal behavior.

Services

Pet Behavior Solutions offers a wide range of services for dogs and cats, including:

• Behavior Modification:

  Addressing various behavior issues such as leadership and house rules, unruly behaviors, damaging behaviors, nuisance behaviors, temperament issues, integration issues, new baby preparation, and more.

• Obedience Training:

  From puppy training to advanced obedience, covering commands, leash walking, coming when called, listening, and complying with commands.

• Leash Reactive Dogs:

  A private training program designed for dogs who react poorly towards other dogs when on a leash, focusing on teaching the dog to pay attention to the owner and relax in the presence of other dogs.

• Animal Shelter Services:

  Offering classes for staff and volunteers, a certification program for the Core Behavior Assessment┢, evaluation services, and treatment protocols for dogs.

• Virtual Behavior Consultation:

  Phone consultations nationwide for various issues including cat behavior problems, training questions, destructive behaviors, spraying, litter box problems, advice for selecting a new cat or kitten, advice for new cat owners, and help to integrate a new cat into a household.

• Dog Day Care PLUS Training (EduCare for Dogs┢):

  An innovative program combining fun and effective training, guided socialization, and safe, educational group play. This program addresses issues related to dog daycare, such as stress, over-stimulation, poor impulse control, and forgetting house manners.

• Certified Pet Care Consultant:

  Offering in-person and online consultations, training classes, and workshops on animal behavior and animal welfare issues.

Certifications

Samantha A. Freeman is certified through the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (CPDT-KSA). She is also a Chartered Property and Casualty Underwriter and has an Associate in Risk Management and Fraud Claim Law. She is a member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers and has served as a pet grief counselor for the Companion Animal Association of Arizona.

Specializations

Samantha A. Freeman specializes in temperament disorders and aggression. She is experienced in all areas of training and behavior for dogs and cats.

Training Methods

Samantha A. Freeman utilizes a variety of training methods, including:

• Choice Training┢:

  An innovative method that focuses on positive reinforcement and rewards, encouraging dogs to make the right choices through positive reinforcement.

• Behavior Modification Techniques:

  Using techniques based on learning theory and ethology to address specific behavior issues.

• Core Behavior Assessment┢:

  A comprehensive behavior evaluation program used to assess dogs’ temperament and identify potential behavior issues.

Customer Reviews

Here are some customer reviews and testimonials from the website:

• Danielle and Daisy:

  “I scheduled a training session for our dog Daisy via Zoom with Sam and it went very well! We reviewed the challenges we are having with her constant barking as well as leash training. I would absolutely schedule another session via Zoom! It was easy and effective.”

• Cindy:

  “Thanks Sam! And thanks for all of your help. I am so impressed with your knowledge and how you approach each dog as an individual. I have lots of hope that my relationship with Jakey will continue to get better!”

• KW:

  “Sam, I just wanted to say thank you for the great class! You are a wonderful instructor and I have enjoyed every minute of your lectures. You really know how to keep the class interested with your humor and knowledge! I just wanted to let you know how thankful I am to have met you and have learned so much. I hope you know you make a huge impact on so many people’s lives with what you do. I do believe I have retained a lot of what I know from your style of teaching…”

• Sue and Brent (and Toby!):

  “All I have to say is, “You rock!”” What an amazing trainer/behaviorist/person you are. Your visit answered our questions