Testimonials from Past Students

 I had so much fun during the 5 weeks in the basic training. My dog and I learned so much. Sam was so helpful and supportive with everyone's learning curves we came upon, and with her help & instructions, the end result was awesome! My dog listens much better & is more responsive to commands. Sam is an awesome trainer, every week I looked forward to doggy classes!! Highly recommend! - Alaska Roth (12/16)

We went with our two dogs to basic training to join two others for 4 total in the class. Classes were well organized and prepared. Commands were practical and ones that we will use going forward. Samantha is calm, professional and very helpful. Recommend this training and we are moving on to her next level course and looking forward to it. - Keith Branter (08/17)

Absolutely outstanding scent training introduction. Samantha knows her stuff and is a patient and supportive instructor to the K9 and even more so to the human (eye contact...haha) Definitely take your dog here for scent training and/or obedience!! - Jodi Smith (06/18)

I started nose work at Canine Coaching in January and have thoroughly enjoyed the classes. We have taken both the beginner nose work and the advanced classes. I wanted a new activity for both myself and my Papillon, Zant and nose work turned out to be a perfect fit. Samantha is a great instructor and she made learning this new sport easy and fun. Nose work is great because we can do it inside on rainy days and it works his brain keeping boredom away. As an added bonus, there is very little required for equipment to do this activity so it’s very affordable to. Samantha helps us work through any training obstacles we encountered and she is always very positive. She has made learning this sport a blast and keeps each class interesting with new search ideas. If you have a pup that’s driving you nuts with too much energy, or you just want to try a new bonding activity with your dog I highly recommend Canine Coaching Nose work classes.- Tyleena Robertson (05/17)

Sam is an amazing trainer with amazing talent. She puts 100% effort into each dog, and understands that there isn't one cookie cutter method. If you want a caring trainer, that will provide you with the results you need, look no further! - Jennalee Jensen (12/16)

​Samantha is absolutely amazing! We’ve been working on some extra obedience as well as she’s introduced and is training me (mostly) and my pup in the sport of nose work, and I’ve never felt more accomplished with one of my canines this early in their age. She’s kind, caring, knows her stuff, is helpful and such a pleasure to spend that hour of training with! I always leave our sessions full of confidence and so proud of my pup and it’s all thanks to her! Thank you Samantha for everything you teach Bentley and I! - Alyssia Stahl (03/18)

Samantha is an amazing trainer. This is my first experience with a large breed dog, and I was impressed with how she helped myself and my 3 month old Cane Corso, learn the basics. I am doing another session of beginner puppy classes and will continue on to the advanced classes with Canine Coaching!! - Kellie Atchison (09/18)

I've been working with and watching Sam work for just over a year now. She's patient but stern and is always willing to learn new or better ways to do things. If I was still in Alberta she would be my first choice for any training! - Kim Paulsen (07/16)

Personal & Student Accomplishments

Superstar Zant proudly showing off his New Started Title ribbon and First Place Ribbon from the End of Summer 2017 trial!

Zant proudly displaying his DOT certificate and ribbon! He passed his Wintergreen test with flying colors just like an old pro!

Borders Baron won his first SDDA title with a SP designation on Oct 2, 2016! He is Canine Coaching owner, Samantha's, dog.

Tori, Samantha's GSD, with her new Advanced SDDA title in May 2018!

Tori, also Samantha's, passed her Designated Odor Test for Wintergreen on Feb 16, 2017!

Julie and her pup Sully pulled off a new Started Title and earned First Place overall for the Started Working Stream!