Where
Florida
Myakka City
Text / Call
(941) 313-4383
What is Caller's Canines?
Caller’s (Cal-UR) Canines is a small, family-run dog training business—think of it as your local dog training boutique. Rather than operating as a large corporate franchise with hundreds of clients, I intentionally take on very few clients at a time, often working one-on-one. This approach allows me to provide a highly personalized experience and achieve lasting results.
By limiting the number of clients I work with, I’m able to truly show up when it matters most—whether that means texting, doing drop-ins, or troubleshooting challenges as they arise. My goal is for every client to feel valued, supported, and confident that the time, money, and effort they invest is never wasted. I’m not here for client turnover; I’m here to build roots and long-term relationships with you, your family, and your dog.
With a background in nursing; compassion, care, education, and advocacy are already deeply instilled in how I approach this work. Educating families, addressing concerns, and advocating for those who can’t speak for themselves are principles that naturally transfer into my training philosophy and the way I care for dogs. This perspective allows me to approach training thoughtfully, with empathy, clear communication, and an understanding that every dog and family is different.
When you think of Caller’s Canines, I want you to think: boutique, family-run, one-on-one, personalized training. I’m here for the marathon, not the sprint.
What is Sam's mission?
My goal as a trainer is to support any dog owner who is willing to learn, commit, and grow alongside their dog. By creating clear communication, structure, and realistic expectations, I aim to help prevent unnecessary rehoming and ensure dogs remain safe, understood, and valued members of their families.
Meet the leader of the pack
Sam
Hi! I’m Sam Caller! I am a Manatee County resident, wife, nurse (but kind of retired from that?), animal lover, dog mom, and human mom. And for those who ask: my last name is pronounced Cal–UR… but if you say Caller, don’t worry — I’m used to it by now.
Caring for others has always been second nature to me. I’ve never just been a caretaker for humans, but for animals as well. Over the years, I’ve rehabilitated, fostered, and helped chipmunks, rabbits, cats, dogs, fish, deer, opossums, frogs, hermit crabs — and honestly, just about anything that needed help. I’ve always been drawn to advocating for beings who can’t speak for themselves or express what they need.
I became a nurse because compassion, education, and advocacy are deeply instilled in who I am. In many ways, those same principles are what guide my approach to dog training today. I believe in understanding the whole picture, addressing concerns, and educating families so everyone involved can succeed.
My journey into dog training truly began when I rescued my dog, Cooper. Cooper struggled with reactivity and dog aggression, and working through those challenges opened my eyes to how life-changing proper training can be — especially for dogs labeled as “problem dogs.” Through his training, I realized how vital it is to give all dogs the opportunity to improve and remain in their forever homes.
As a nurse, I’ve always believed that putting a band-aid on symptoms isn’t enough — you have to look at the whole picture, look at the being as an individual, and try to understand the underlying cause. That same mindset shapes how I train dogs. Rather than simply managing behaviors, I focus on addressing the whole picture while educating the family along the way.
Education
NePoPo Silver School 2023
NePoPo Gold School 2024
For more info on NePoPo: Click here
With Bart & Michael Bellon, the geniuses themselves
Gold School taught by Chris Williams and Joe Hodge
Get To Know Sam Through Some Pictures
Glacier national park
Fin at Salmon Lake in MT
Jason, Cooper, and Sam
Glacier national park
Announcements
Caller's Canines has officially broke ground!
Unfortunately, after 2 hurricanes and the county's lengthy permitting process, it is taking longer than we thought! Expected to be completed the building process by FALL 2026!
Reviews
"Sam is a great dog trainer and has been helping myself and my 8 month old puppy a lot! Highly recommend using caller's canines!"
-Courtney W
"If anyone needs dog training, we highly recommend Caller’s Canines! Our dogs are reactive and we haven’t been able to walk them (thank goodness for our fenced yard). Today was only our second lesson and we were able to walk our dogs for a mile. Sam is super positive and a fun person to be around, which makes training easy."
-Kate P
"We could not have had a more positive experience with Sam as our personal dog trainer. She is extremely knowledgeable, professional, patient, friendly and positive toward both her four legged friends and their owners! Each session was tailored toward exactly what we needed & wanted to work on with our golden retriever puppy. She was also accessible between sessions via text or email to field additional questions. We consider it a gift to have found her to give us a solid start with a new pup! She is a game changer. Sam comes to my house every week at a very reasonable cost. She is an excellent trainer, both for our dog, Walter, and for our family! Positive reinforcement, no punishment necessary, and a very good learning environment for all. Highly recommend Caller Canines! Thank you so much! :) We appreciate you!"
- Michelle & Jose T