Services
Do you need help training your dog? Take a look at which service best suits your needs.
1:1 Training Session
Get personalised attention and expert guidance for you and your dog with our 1:1 training session. In this session, we will focus on specific behaviours and work on coaching you as the owner on how to better handle your dog. Let's work together to strengthen your bond and create a well-balanced and Controlled Canine.
Day Training
Enroll your pup in our Day Train program and let them spend the day with me and my pack at Controlled Canines. From collection to drop off, your dog will receive tailored training sessions from 9am-3pm in various environments, including country park walks and lots of socialisation.
Board & Train
Give your dog the training they need with our Board & Train service. Your pup will spend a minimum of three weeks with me and my pack, learning the fundamentals of obedience, socialisation, and good manners while enjoying daily country park walks and living as part of our group.
Our Clients Say
"Sam has been training our 5 year old working line GSD Kobi for the last 4 months and we couldn’t be happier with the results. Not only is Kobi now a far more fulfilled and happy dog, but Sam has made it very easy for us to understand his needs due to his vast knowledge on the breed.
Before Sam started working with Kobi he had major issues with reactivity around other dogs and he had pretty bad tendencies to pull on the lead, it’s safe to say his lead walking is now 100x better than it was and he has even calmed down with his reactivity and been introduced to other new dogs, which I would never have thought to be possible. (As you can see from the photo!)
Sam is very calm and well spoken when explaining things to us and the way Kobi waits at the door for him prior to training, just shows it’s not only us that love working with Sam but Kobi loves him too.
Couldn’t recommend him any more to anybody needing a trainer, especially when it comes to GSD’s.
Sam now regularly walks kobi (weekly) and is prompt, on time and communicates well!
Thank you!
David Fagan / Kobi GSD
A little about me
Sam Friend
I've always been passionate about dogs ever since I was a young child. I got my first two German Shepherds when I was 19 years old, and that's when my love for dog training truly began. From that moment, I dedicated myself to understanding the unique needs and behaviors of dogs.
My goal is to ensure that owners and their dogs can achieve both freedom and control, and successfully overcome behavioral issues. Whether your dog is reactive, or you need help with lead walking or recall, I can provide the guidance and training necessary to improve your dog's behavior.
I aim to educate owners, helping them to understand how to meet their dogs' needs effectively. By fostering a deeper understanding and connection between you and your dog, we can work together to create a more fulfilling relationship.
Your dog's well-being is my top priority, and I am here to support you every step of the way.
