From Overwhelmed Puppy Parents to Confident Leaders: Sam’s Story

Bringing home a new puppy is exciting—but if you’ve ever experienced it, you know it can also be exhausting. When Sam, a sweet and energetic Goldendoodle puppy, joined his family in November, he brought all the typical puppy energy... at a time when his humans were feeling anything but energetic!

Training was inconsistent, and their two-year-old dog, Levi, began to regress as he watched Sam’s untrained puppy behavior go unchecked. The household felt chaotic, and they knew they needed help—not just for Sam, but for everyone.

After doing some research (and reading about us in the Wellen Park newspaper!), Sam’s Mom Olga chose DogSports4U Academy. Our approach and positive reviews gave them the confidence to reach out.

"I made an inquiry and Olga Baram got right back to me," Olga shared. "We went over my expectations and challenges. I signed up and was soon dropping Sam off for two weeks—with tears in my eyes, but fully aware this was the best course of action."

We understand how hard it can be to leave your pup, but we stay connected through pictures, texts, and videos throughout the training process to reassure families that their dog is safe, happy, and learning.

Two weeks later, Sam went home a transformed puppy—with new skills, better manners, and a solid foundation that made family life so much easier. But the best part? His family was ready and equipped to continue reinforcing those behaviors at home.

"We couldn’t be happier with the results of Sam’s training. The take-home training provided was invaluable—a bonus being that we were able to reinforce not only Sam’s training but also Levi’s behavior. Without reservation, I can say my life with two dogs is so much easier and way more fun. I can’t thank Olga Baram and her caring staff enough."

These are the success stories that remind us why we do what we do. Every family deserves a life filled with fun, companionship, and peace with their dogs—and every dog deserves clear communication and guidance.