About Samantha

Samantha Speegle is a professional dog trainer, a graduate of Karen Pryor Academy, a C-WAGS Scent Judge, and the owner of Columbus Canines. She is Fear Free Certified and an AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator. Specializing in scent work, she helps dogs and their handlers develop strong, trusting partnerships. Samantha shares her life with six dogs: Riley, her 15-year-old puggle who introduced her to the world of scent work; Bailey, her active trial partner with whom she competes in NACSW, AKC, and CPE; Lucy, who is currently competing in NACSW; Tucker, who is building confidence through his passion for scent work; and Charlie and Winnie, who also enjoy tagging along and playing scent games. Samantha is passionate about fostering curiosity in dogs through creative problem-solving exercises and helping nervous dogs build confidence through scent work. Her approach addresses both the emotional and cognitive needs of each dog, ensuring that the training journey is not only productive, but also enjoyable and fulfilling for both dogs and handlers.