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SAM Selim

Dog trainer in North Carolina

#191 in United States, #4 in North Carolina

United States

https://www.kata-k9.com

Service areas:

JOHNSTON COUNTY, Clayton & Surrounding Areas

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I am a 35-Year Veteran of Corporate world, as a Global Technology Executive, and a Boyscout from Childhood. My love for the Outdoors, Wilderness, Animals and Travels - has always been at the center of my Core & Spirit. I have stood in the Front & Center of many "Impressive" Boardrooms... closing major deals.. but at the end of every day - my biggest joy was standing in the middle of a Forest, or my Pasture, with my dogs - and all the special bonfires with my Family.

Certifications:

IAABC, ABC, Animal Behavior Science, Aggression & Reactivity, Behavior Modification Training

Dog training services include

  • Aggressive dog training
  • Protection/guard dog training
  • Reactive dog training
  • Agility training
  • In home training
  • Off leash training
  • Puppy training

More info about SAM Selim's dog training:

After 45 years of owning & training Dogs, and a few Horses - I have learned the Base Foundation of what Humans & Canines need for a lasting, respectful, & reliable "Connection". The Psychology & Mindsets needed, that transcend to results. I teach both, Human & Dog, to cultivate the "Protocol", of Communication - that Transcends any "general approach" out there today... it's a 360 approach, a "Process that leads to Progress" - everything is "Visible & Measureable" by all my clients. Any Dog, Any Owner, Any Stage - from Baseline Obedience, to advanced & versatile Obedience - Agility, Indoor/Outdoor, Distance Commands, Silent & Audible, Enrichment, Enjoyment & Tricks - for Family & Canine Fulfillment, Joy & Satisfaction - through Positive Reeinforcement - Dogs are "Wingless Angels"...

Behavioral issue focus:

I work with all Breeds & Behaviorial Stages of Dog Maturity, Growth & Stability. Examples are - "Dog Reactivity", Human Reactivity, Anxiety, Manners, Resource Guarding, Aggression, Shyness, Pulling, Trauma, Biting, Socialization, with a focus on Desired Behavior Modification & Transformation.

Dog training methods:

First things First! I conduct a client/dog session, that builds Discovery & INTAKE, through Observation - to establish a "Baseline" of accurate data points. I seek to gain an "untainted" picture of the "Raw Settings" & Triggers, Behaviors, current styles of communication, with a full video review, of base supporting analysis - with this, I develop a "Narrative of Findings", along with a path of recommendations- that bring visibility to desired outcomes. A Plan is then customized for the Client, that keeps the Dogs' full potential, and Enrichment as the focus, along with Cient needs and a Family centered & inclusive approach is constructed, discussed and shared. The plan is constructed in such a way that Client has full Visibility to Goals, Progress, and Preparation for "next session". The sessions are typically inclusive of all family members - to help cultivate "Unity" and "Cadence"...

Why I became a dog trainer:

My Grandpa, had 2 German Shepherd Dogs, that would drag me under his bed when I was a baby infant, and care for me and protect me. These dogs would essentially "babysit" me, and bring toys under the bed. That's when my love for dogs was born.. I have always owned dogs since - I believe now, I help raise dogs, the same way they did for me. I can never be without dogs in my life. The rest of the journey was "Destiny"...

My favorite part of being a dog trainer:

My favorite part, is seeing the "smiles" happen.. and the "Aha" moments by all the family members occur. Helping families realize that they all are "Gaurdians" of dogs - and that Fulfillment, Enrichment and Achievement, all work hand-in-hand.. helping them realize that dogs "smile" too - and when all these things come together - They all work through an "invisible" wall, and a higher sense of connection and bond.

My #1 dog training tip:

My Tip, that I tell everyone, is that "Dogs are always learning"... but we, as humans, are NOT always teaching - and therefore, "Dogs learn what we are not teaching"... once they view it all this way, it becomes easier to cultivate the bond and the training.

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