What Clients are Saying
“Sam was so kind…”
“Sam was so kind and patient - both with me and my dog! She taught me a number of tips and tricks that will be helpful as I continue to work with Freddie, and was always willing to provide helpful information. She is an incredibly knowledgable dog trainer and I would recommend Sam to anyone looking for a little extra help with their pup!”
Freddie's Fur-mom
“A fun and positive experience”
“Sam is a very professional and knowledgeable dog trainer. She offers very thoughtfully planned training sessions that allow participants a practical, hands on approach to training their dogs. A fun and positive experience for all!!”
Lucy’s Human
“Our experience was excellent.”
“Our experience was excellent. As first time dog owners we were unsure where to begin. Sam helped us understand how to approach different situations in regards to puppy behavior. We learned a number of training commands that helped us both in the home and outside where there are many distractions. Sam was open and very welcoming to having our children take part in the training and took time to establish a baseline of understanding while having patience with both the adults and kids as we engaged in what we were learning.”
Aspen’s Fur Family
“We are so thankful”
“I cannot thank you nor praise your services enough!! You were an absolute miracle and we adored every minute with you! We are so thankful for your time, your knowledge, your patience, your kindness, your encouragement, your professionalism, your flexibility, your everything!! We wish you nothing but that best and will happily recommend your services to everyone!!”
Nera’s Fur Family
“We couldn’t be happier”
“From the first visit, Sam impressed us with her dog knowledge with her simple act of crouching down to Selene's level and only showing a side body view. Selene was eager to follow Sam's direction as she helped us ease our nervous rescue dog into some trust. We're looking forward to now finally getting Sam to help us with more advanced training. Sam is professional and kind and her love of animals shines through in all her actions. We couldn’t be happier with Bear Necessities. We just wish we had more time to meet more consistently!”
Selene’s Pawrents
“our dog responded so well”
“We found working with Sam for our dog training so helpful! Our Havanese dog Terry learned so many behaviors (drop it, leave it, recall) and most importantly learned how to rest and relax with our family, which he could not do when we started the training. Sam’s manner of teaching was wonderful, and our dog responded so well to her tips. Thank you!!”
Terry’s Human
“You really “get” Carmel”
“We had a great experience. You really "get" Carmel and knew what would work best for her. Thank you so much!”
Carmel’s Fur Mom
“I wish I knew of her when I first got my dog!”
“Waffles and I learned so much from Sam and I wish I knew of her when I first got my dog! As a first time dog owner, I knew I had a lot to learn and Sam was able to break down all of the lessons in small, easy to understand steps so it was never overwhelming. Sam is incredibly knowledgeable and I would highly recommend her to anyone with either a puppy or older dog.”
Waffle’s Human
“Sam is incredibly knowledgeable, personable and talented”
“Sam is incredibly knowledgeable, personable and talented. She incorporated her knowledge animal behavior foundations into her dog training repertoire which of course had incredible outcomes. Having our dogs feel more regulated, and us learning more about how to communicate with our pups to enhance our bond, has increased our pups success and strengthened our relationship. My young son, who at one point avoided our pups, is building trust with them more and more and was always excited to learn from Sam. So much so that he has now become interested in dog training himself as a hobby. I can’t say enough good things about Sam. Our sessions were highly individualized and in line with our family needs. I look forward to continue working with Sam on more advanced training opportunities in the future. I highly recommend getting in touch with Sam to design the perfect program for your precious pup. Pup will thank you for it!”
Maizy and Bonnie’s Fur Family
“She came up with thoughtful and practical solutions.”
“Through my work with Sam, my dog has become more confident. She came up with thoughtful and practical solutions. I really appreciate Sam's willingness to "course correct" and help me test out different approaches and communicate about which ones worked and which didn't. I have 2 dogs, one of whom is 14, so I needed solutions that were practical and wouldn't be incredibly time-consuming. Sam worked with me and together we helped my little guy make progress! I would recommend Sam to anyone in need of a dog trainer!”
Biscuit’s Human
“10/10 recommend Bear Necessities!”
“Sam really turned our lives around with Chester. Before we started training, we were extremely frustrated with a lot of Chester's behaviors, especially him refusing to go inside after walks. Through the training, Sam taught us a lot about understanding Chester's behaviors better and how to correct unwanted behaviors. She also showed us how positive reinforcement, consistency, and especially patience will solve a lot of problems. Now we are much more confident, have a better understanding of Chester's behaviors, and are able to control him a lot easier now. 10/10 recommend Bear Necessities!”
Chester’s Fur Family