S A M S Dog Training Center

12/26/2025

Health officials said the dog was believed to be infectious from Dec. 7 through Dec. 18. Rabies in dogs can spread from bites or saliva entering the other dog’s eyes, nose or mouth through direct contact.

Bow Wow wrote that it’s a “reminder that while vaccines are highly effective, no vaccine provides absolute protection.”

Cook County has contacted over 90 pet owners from Bow Wow and reported that 13 people have had direct exposures at this time. Those individuals have begun post-exposure prophylaxis — which is highly effective before symptoms in humans appear. Once symptoms appear, the infection is almost always fatal in humans.

The doggy day care affected by the "unprecedented" rabies case has been identified and over 90 pet owners have been contacted. At this time, 13 people have had direct contact. More: https://wgntv.com/news/chicago-news/unprecedented-doggy-day-care-idd-in-rabies-case-over-90-pet-owners-contacted/

12/18/2025

Congratulations Team Onnie, Team Jasper, Team Ellie, Team Raleigh, and Team Azalea for completing SAMS Holiday Manners Program!
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12/18/2025

Congratulations Team Max and Team Toby for completing SAMS Puppy Workshop!
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12/18/2025

Congratulations to these four Rocky Grove Search and Rescue K-9 Teams!
Team Whiskey, Team Finnick, Team Copper, and Team Kimber completed the AKC requirements for Canine Good Citizen, along with the AKC requirements for S.T.A.R. Puppy!
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12/18/2025

Congratulations Team Rusty!
This team completed SAMS Private Training Program.
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12/18/2025

Congratulations Team Whiskey, Team Emmett, and Team Bluey for completing SAMS Agility-Trick Program. Not photographed is Team Willie.
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12/18/2025

Congratulations Team Luna, and Team Maggie for completing requirements for SAMS Puppy Patch Program!
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12/18/2025

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Reinforcers are not rewards—and confusing them derails both science and training.
Here’s the story of how I learned that lesson with my first dog, Petrine, long before “force-free” became a slogan. It includes a small trip back to the 1980s.

12/11/2025

"Do Dogs See Colors? What Does It Mean for Our Training?"
If you work with dogs, these questions matter. Most trainers assume they know the answer; fewer reflect on what it actually implies for practice. I wrote this short article in 2014 and have just revised it. The science remains fully current—and the training implications are as relevant as ever. I hope you find it useful. I would be glad to hear about your experiences with color.

12/10/2025

Sorry, we are closed due to the weather. If you must go out, please drive with caution.
Classes will resume on their next scheduled day.

12/07/2025

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