Walking your dog shouldn’t feel this stressful.
If your dog listens at home but loses focus around movement, dogs, or noise outside, you’re not failing — your dog gets stuck once they’re wound up and doesn’t know how to re-focus yet.
Here’s how we make things easier — step by step
1️⃣ Start small
Build focus where it matters most.
We start by strengthening your dog’s ability to notice you, disengage from distractions, and settle at home, in easy 3 minute sessions that fit into real life.
2️⃣ Apply it in the moments that fall apart
Practice in real-world situations
Doorways, walks, guests, busy environments — we take the same skills and apply them where things usually unravel, without flooding or forcing your dog through it.
3️⃣ Layer support as needed
Get guidance when things get tricky
From on-demand programs to live coaching, to feedback and tailoring to your dog and lifestyle. You’re no longer guessing or Googling. You’re supported with specific help as your dog’s needs change.
Not sure where to begin?
Start here.
Focus in 5 - A short, 5-day starting point for dogs who lose focus around distractions.
• 5 minutes a day
• Simple training games
• Designed for distracted, overstimulated dogs
• Builds skills that transfer to walks and home life
Testimonials
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After game‑based training with Samaya, my once‑reactive Maltipoo Marvin finally focuses on me instead of barking at other dogs on walks.
Herbie & Marvin
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Before working with Mission Paws, I avoided walks because Maple lunged at everything. Now we hike trails together. She checks in, recovers faster, and walks actually feel enjoyable again.
Jenna & Maple
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I thought Hugo was stubborn, but really he struggled to understand what was expected when distractions were around. The games showed us how to build clarity without punishment — and now his recall is actually usable in real life.
Calle & Hugo
Hey, dog lover!
Samaya (rhymes with “papaya”) here!
I’m a Certified Dog Trainer & Behaviour Consultant helping distracted dogs learn real-world focus through practical, game-based training you can do in under 10 minutes a day.
I help dog parents trade stressful walks and recall struggles for calmer homes, better communication, and safer off-leash freedom — without harsh corrections.
Because training shouldn’t be a battle. And it should work where life actually happens.
Credentials
Certified Pro Dog Trainer Level 1, 2, & 3 (Absolute Dogs)
Presently studying toward my Level 6 Ofqual Diploma in Clinical Applied Behaviour (Canine) with Canine Behaviour College
5+ years experience helping dogs from “runaway rocket” to “off-leash angel”
Based in Victoria BC, training dogs in-person and online across Canada & USA
Relationship-first, reward-based, and rooted in neuroscience
The Puppy Package
Services
For your new family member. Get started on the right paw with in-person sessions to get your puppy set for success.
From potty training, to successful crate training to navigating socialization safely, to foundation leash skills, recall, and household manners.
By building a strong foundation of Confidence, Enagement, and Calmness, you’ll be well on your way to the dog-human relationship you dream of.
Training & Behaviour
For the dog owner who had a dream of an awesome dog relationship and it hasn’t been going to plan.
They’re distracted, barking, lunging, ignoring your recall, resource guarding, struggling with anxiety, unruly household manners, pulling on lead, jumping up and generally creating chaos.
No matter if your dog has been deemed “stubborn” or “untrainable”, there is a solution.
Group Classes
