Samantha Rawson is a certified canine behaviour and dog training counsellor using reward and motivational methods for dogs and owners. With 16 years of professional experience Samantha knows you get back what you put in.

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Samantha has the experience and the knowledge to address  almost any issue of Dog Training

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Samantha was awarded a certificate in applied animal behaviour from the University of Southampton in 2004. She has studied with the UK based Northern Centre for Animal Behaviour since 1995. With 16 years of professional experience of training dogs from the family pet to competition level. She is proven in the field both at home and in the UK. From basic obedience to advanced obedience , and from simple behavioural issues such as house training to the serious issues of aggression Samantha has the experience and the knowledge to address almost any issue she is faced with. All her training is based on knowledge with a large dose of common sense.

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The relationship between the dog and its owner must be based on trust

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The aim of all training and behaviour modification is the desire to improve the communication and understanding between dogs and their owners. Like all relationships, the relationship between the dog and its owner must be based on trust. This takes time, patience, understanding, good clear communication and the art of compromise.

	The DSPCA
	Friends of Animals, Mullingar
	Southside Animal Rescue
	Sharpshill Animal Sanctuary, Wicklow
	The Irish Veterinary Nurses Association

Samantha has contributed to many Radio Programmes including The Gerry Ryan Show, Today Fm RTE Radio 1 and 2FM. She has been featured on television programs including RTE The Afternoon Show and TV 3. She has been featured in the Sunday Independent, U magazine and the Irish Times. Samantha has also written for Irelands Pets Magazine.

As a member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT 00314) Samantha is commited to the pricipals of Kind, Fair and Effective training.

Samantha provides one to one dog training in the owners home. She believes that the owner is just as important as the dog as it is a two way relationship The lessons usually last approximately one and half hours once a week, for a minimum of three weeks. Behaviour problems may require a different time schedule.