Training at Patriot Pup

Because every dog deserves the chance to succeed.

About the Trainer

For Sam, dogs have never been "just a job"—it has always been a calling.

Sam believes every dog, regardless of age, breed, or behavioral challenges, has the ability to learn, grow, and thrive. With the approach focusing on understanding the individual dog because no two dogs are alike. Every dog has their own personality, history, and way of learning, which is why every training plan is personalized to fit that dog's unique needs.

Specializing in behavior modification and reactive dogs, Sam has successfully rehabilitated numerous rescue dogs alongside well-respected rescue organizations, often working with dogs that others considered "too difficult" or "un-fixable."

Training isn't simply about teaching obedience—it's about building a lifelong relationship based on trust, communication, and confidence. Whether you're starting with a new puppy or working through more complex behavioral challenges, Sam's goal is to prepare dogs and their families for success in everyday life—not just in the training environment.

Courses and Pricing

Star Puppy

$150 for course - 6 weekly sessions - 10 pups max

This session is great for dogs up to 7 months of age. Using positive reinforcement your pup will learn basic commands like "sit", "stay", and "come" while also working on essential life skills such as loose leash walking and polite greetings. Plus we will tackle common puppy challenges such as house training tips and chewing solutions. This class is a fantastic opportunity for socialization. Introducing your puppy to other dogs and humans in a positive and supportive environment.

Basic Obedience

$150 for course - 6 weekly sessions - 10 pups max

Great for dogs 7 months and older. Build a stronger bond with your dog while creating a foundation of confidence, communication, and good manners. This class teaches essential skills including sit, down, stay, recall, leash manners, place, impulse control, and polite greetings.

Advanced Obedience

$150 for course - 6 weekly sessions - 10 pups max

Take your dog’s training to the next level by strengthening focus, reliability, and confidence in more challenging environments. This class builds on basic obedience skills while introducing advanced communication and real-world reliability. Need to have completed basic obedience first!

Agility Work

$150 for course - 6 weekly sessions - 10 pups max

Build confidence, focus, and teamwork while having fun with your dog! Our agility class introduces dogs to obstacles, body awareness, and problem-solving while strengthening communication between dog and handler.

Therapy Dog Suitability

$175 for course - 6 weekly sessions - 10 pups max

Therapy Dog Suitability allows owners to see if their dog has what it takes to be a therapy dog. Visits are set up at local facilities and owners get feedback on how their dog handles the social aspects of visiting. On the final day of class an evaluator from TDI (Therapy Dog International) will test you and your dog to determine if you are suitable to become a certified Pet Therapy team.

Reactive Dog Training

$300 for course - 6 weekly sessions - 5 pups max

Reactive classes are first come first serve classes! Designed for dogs who struggle with reactivity, fear, overexcitement, or big emotions around people, dogs, and everyday distractions

This class focuses on:

Engagement and focus with handlers

Leash skills and proper handling

Impulse control

Neutrality around distractions

Confidence building

Clear communication between dogs and owners

Build the skills needed to help your dog feel more confident, make better choices, and successfully navigate everyday environments. Some dogs may not be dog friendly and that’s ok! No dogs will do any meets or nose to nose greeting!

Things to know about our training classes

Classes will take place on Saturdays.
Payment is due in full when signing up for a course.
In order to pass any course only 1 missed class is allowed. If circumstances occur that cause you to miss a second class in any course, a credit will be issued for reenrollment in that same course. This credit will be based on number of classes already attended and will be up to 50% of the cost of the course.
Once a course has started no refunds will be issued.