Dog Training
Whether you're looking to build a strong foundation for your puppy, refine obedience skills, or tackle severe behavioral challenges, our expert trainers offer fun, effective, and science-based training tailored to your dog's needs.
From group classes to one-on-one sessions, we provide the guidance and support to help your furry friend become a confident, well-mannered companion. Join our community and start your dog’s transformation today!
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Core Training Philosophy :
T.H.E.M.
Trust
Harmony
Create a safe and supportive environment where puppies or adult dogs can gradually build confidence through positive experiences.
Focus on balancing interactions within the family and with the outside world (including other dogs or unfamiliar people), reducing tension, fear, or conflict.
Engagement
Employ effective interaction and training techniques so that dogs can stay attentive and responsive to the handler’s cues despite environmental distractions.
Motivation
Primarily use positive reinforcement and fun, game-based teaching methods, keeping dogs enthusiastic about continued learning.
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At Supersammy, we believe in T.H.E.M. – Trust, Harmony, Engagement, and Motivation – the core of our positive training philosophy.
Basic/Intermediate Courses
Equipment Selection
- Recommending suitable collars, harnesses, appropriate leash length, toys, and treats based on the dog’s breed and temperament.
Luring & Shaping
- Basic postures like Sit, Down, etc.
- Through “Happy Luring” and progressive shaping steps, dogs learn in a relaxed, positive setting.
Leash Handling & Communication
- Proper leash grip, subtle hand signals, and consistent verbal cues to give dogs clear guidance.
- Establish structured walks early on, reducing pulling or wandering.
Basic Commands & Focus Exercises
- Sit, Down, Watch Me, and introductory Stay.
- Short, high-value exercises that build the dog’s attention and responsiveness to the owner.
Reward Methods & Timing
- Effective use of treats, toys, or verbal praise, mastering reward placement and timing.
- Gradually taper off treat reliance as training progresses, fostering intrinsic motivation.
Independent Decision-Making & Positive Choices
- Using puzzle-based or “Choice Games” to teach the dog that correct decisions earn rewards.
- Helping the dog remain calm and choose ideal behaviors in changing environments.
Socialization & Real-Life Scenarios
- In group classes, practice interacting with other dogs/people and moderate exposure to new settings (streets, parks, public venues).
- Prevent fear or aggression that can stem from insufficient socialization.
Group Class
Private One-on-One Sessions
8 sessions, once per week
Basic/Intermediate Courses
$349
Basic/Intermediate Courses
Ideal for:
✔ Puppies needing foundational obedience, social skills, and confidence-building in a group setting.
✔ Owners who enjoy interactive learning, observing others’ experiences, and sharing in a collective environment.
8 customized sessions
$799
Ideal for:
✔ Families requiring focused training (e.g., addressing specific behavioral issues) or needing flexible scheduling.
✔ Owners seeking in-depth guidance and rapid progress within a shorter time frame.
Advanced Courses
Improving Off-Leash Skills & Heel Work
- Transitioning to off-leash exercises or long-line work in a controlled environment, refining the Heel command.
- Achieving reliability in more distracting contexts (crowded areas, busy city streets).
Distance Commands & Position Changes
- Maintaining Sit, Down, Stand while the handler moves away.
- Multiple transitions (e.g., Sit to Stand, Down to Stand) with sustained focus and fluid movement.
Advanced Obedience
Training:
For dogs with established basic skills or those who have completed intermediate courses. The curriculum focuses on:
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Impulse Control & Advanced Commands
- More advanced “Leave It” or “Wait,” preventing lunging at food or bolting through doors.
- Additional everyday manners like calmly crossing thresholds, greeting strangers politely, etc.
Stay/Wait & Recall Enhancement
- Prolonging Stay and boosting resistance to distractions.
- High-reliability Recall, ensuring the dog promptly returns even with competing stimuli.
Advanced Social Settings
- Practicing in dog-friendly cafés, markets, and similar places to solidify obedience and social etiquette.
Initial Behavior Assessment
- Fee: 149 CAD (excluding taxes)
- A comprehensive evaluation of the dog’s history, triggers, current environment, and family context, aiming to identify root causes and an action plan.
Customized Intervention Plan
- Incorporates positive desensitization, counterconditioning, and other scientific methods to reshape emotional responses to triggers.
- Outlines daily management (family involvement, routine adjustments) to steadily improve behaviors.
Critical/Severe
Behavioral Intervention
For more complex or deep-seated issues such as pronounced aggression, intense resource guarding, severe fear, or separation anxiety:
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Follow-Up & Reassessments
- Regular monitoring of the dog’s progress and emotional state, adjusting the plan when necessary.
- On-site visits or scenario simulations (e.g., meeting visitors, other dogs) to further reinforce practiced responses.
Advanced Obedience
Critical/Severe Behavioral Intervention
6 advanced sessions
Advanced Course
$1,500
Advanced Course
Features
✔ For dogs that have completed basic courses or possess equivalent foundational skills.
✔ Focuses on enhancing off-leash obedience, distance commands, and higher stability under distractions.
Duration & Program tailored according to the complexity of the dog’s issues
Custom Quote
Initial Behavior Assessment Fee: $149 (excluding TPS/TVQ)
✔ A detailed quote will be provided after the assessment, based on specific needs and program length
Ideal for:
✔ Dogs exhibiting severe biting/aggression, excessive resource guarding, extreme anxiety, or other deep-rooted problems.
✔ Those requiring professional one-on-one intervention with long-term follow-up.
Additional Course
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Continuous Support & Community
✔ Access to a Supersammy-exclusive online forum or chat group for sharing experiences and getting trainer Q&A assistance.
✔ Occasional special-topic workshops (e.g., reducing barking, enhancing social skills).
Commitment to Positive Training
✔ Employs only gentle, non-punitive methods—no intimidation or harsh physical corrections.
✔ Prioritizes the dog’s well-being and desire to learn.
Flexible Location & Scheduling
✔ Sessions can be held at our training center, in your home, or at public sites for real-world practice.
✔ Customized plans for multi-dog households or unique living situations (urban high-rises, farms, etc.).
Post-Training Follow-Up
✔ Free phone, email, or video support for a limited period after course completion, ensuring behaviors remain stable.
✔ Optional advanced or refresher sessions to reinforce ongoing progress.
Why Choosing Super Sammy's Dog Training
Professional Trainer Team:
Extensive practical experience in both fundamental obedience and complex behavior interventions.
Comprehensive Solutions:
From puppy basics to advanced problem-solving, providing a one-stop service.
Professional Trainer Team:
Extensive practical experience in both fundamental obedience and complex behavior interventions.
Comprehensive Solutions:
From puppy basics to advanced problem-solving, providing a one-stop service.
Fun & Effective:
Using gamification to keep dogs motivated, ensuring learned skills are applied in daily life.
Long-Term Community & Growth:
Even after finishing the course, you’ll have access to advanced classes and periodic events to continually enhance your dog’s abilities.
Frequently Asked Questions
We offer a variety of training programs, including basic obedience, advanced obedience, puppy training, socialization sessions, leash walking, and behavior correction for common issues like barking, jumping, and anxiety.
Puppies can start basic training and socialization as early as 8 weeks old. For more advanced training, we recommend starting after your dog has completed their core vaccinations.
Each training session typically lasts between 45 minutes to 1 hour. We also offer full-day training programs, which include at least 4 hours of structured activities and socialization.
Training results vary depending on your dog's age, breed, temperament, and the consistency of reinforcement at home. Basic obedience can show results within 4-6 sessions, while advanced training may take longer.
We use positive reinforcement techniques that focus on rewarding good behavior to encourage learning. Our training is designed to build trust, confidence, and a strong bond between you and your dog.
Yes! We offer both one-on-one private sessions tailored to your dog's specific needs and group classes that help with socialization and general obedience in a controlled environment.
Please bring your dog's favorite treats, a leash, a collar or harness, and any toys they love. For longer sessions, bring food if your dog needs to eat during training hours.
Absolutely. Our experienced trainers work with dogs experiencing behavioral issues such as aggression, fear, and separation anxiety. We develop customized plans to address these problems in a safe and structured manner.
You can enroll by visiting our Supersammy Chenil St. Basile le Grand location, calling us directly, or booking online through our website.
You can enroll by visiting our Supersammy Chenil St. Basile le Grand location, calling us directly, or booking online through our website.
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Contact Info
@supersammy
Wechat: jy03629811
5145951738
500 Chem. Bella-Vista, Saint-Basile-le-Grand, QC J3N 0C9
super.sammy312@hotmail.com
