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Puppy and Family Dog programs





Early training and proper socialization helps prevent dogs from ending up in a shelter.



SAMS Puppy program



This program follows the AKC STAR PUPPY Curriculum. It is designed to help you understand the importance of early socialization(exposure), proper training, stages of development, bite inhibition, and house training. We also go over puppy management and exercise, problem-solving, food bowl exercises, handling and restraint, safety and poison control, and basic manners: sit, down, come, stay, wait, targeting, leash walking, and more! AKC STAR PUPPY Testing is optional at the end of the program. Our AKC STAR Puppy Evaluator teaches this program.


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SAMS puppy patch program



This is SAMS Puppy 2. This program covers the adolescent stage. We build on the puppy program basics: sit, down, come, stay, leave it, focus work, and loose leash walking while adding fun games to help your pup learn impulse control.


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Family Dog Programs





Building Better Behaviors Through Clear Communication.



Basic Manners & More



SAMS Basic Manners & More Program is designed to help you pass the AKC Canine Good Citizen Test. Testing is not mandatory for participation. We build on existing behaviors learned in puppy school and add more stationary exercises. This program will help with loose leash walking, and we add fun games to help your dog become more fluent and cooperative in their skills and handling. (sitting politely for petting, coming when called, staying in place, and more)


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Intermediate Manners & More



(Prerequisite: Basic Manners & More)

This is a Fun and Fast paced program that is tailored to your dog's skills, and we put those skills to the test! We'll be adding distance and distractions to their basics while proofing their skills. The location of this program may change to accommodate training needs and testing. The AKC CGCA testing is offered at the end of this program but not mandatory for participation.


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Advanced Manners & More



(Prerequisite:Basic Manners & More) Location! Location! Location! Location matters! We will be building on the existing behaviors while learning new behaviors with real life rewards including stopping at street corners, ignoring food on the sidewalk, walking on different surfaces and more! This program meets at different locations. The AKC Urban CGC Test will be offered at the end of the program but is not mandatory for participation.


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private canine training/behavior package



Need one-on-one training or behavior modification? Private training/behavior packages are booked out in four sessions. Each session is one hour long, and we meet once a week. Clients have a total of six weeks to complete their four one-hour sessions.

Once you are registered and payment has been made we will call you to schedule your sessions. If you have any questions or concerns please call us at the training center. We are happy to help. 814-724-7391


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Seasonal Programs



Make sure to check our page for new updates!



SAMS Canine Scent Intro



Open to ALL Canines



This program starts Tuesday, November 12, 7:30-8:30pm and meets once a week for six weeks. The dogs nose knows! But how do you know when the nose knows? We can help with that. An indication behavior will be taught so you and your dog will be able to communicate.

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Holiday Manners



Open to all Canines



SAMS Holiday Manners Program is taught by two of our Certified Dog Trainers. Starts Wednesday, November 6, 6-7pm, and meets one hour a week for six weeks. Holiday manners is a must for all dogs! This program teaches impulse control, table manners, polite meet & greets, auto leave it for dropped food and cookies, door manners, leash manners, down stays with distractions and more! Call to enroll 814-724-7391



SAMS Canine Turkey Trot



Open to all Canines



It's FREE!

Come walk with us!

(ALL DOGS MUST BE DOG-DOG FRIENDLY)

SAMS FIT DOG CLUB is now scheduling group walks. Walks will be done in different locations and be approximately 1 hour long- from start to finish. 10-20 foot leashes(long lines) are recommended, along with a harness.NO FLEXI LEADS!

Please wear weather appropriate clothing and shoes.

Check our Facebook page for dates and times. Please call to register 814-724-7391



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13857 North Wayland Rd
Meadville, PA 16335



S.A.M.S. Dog Training Center