Who we are

Sam Carmel (They/Them) UW-AAB

Sam is the trainer behind June Dog. They have over a decade of experience including a certificate of Applied Animal Behavior from the University of Washington and years of working in boarding and daycare facilities. They are also a Fear Free and International Association of Animal Behavioral Consultants member.

A Bachelors in Interdisciplinary Studies from Western Washington University helps Sam bring a sociological, psychological, and social justice oriented perspective to training and the politics of the dog industry.

They were trained in harm repair at Restorative Justice Project Maine and do additional work in addiction recovery services which influences the care and understanding they bring to the human side of coaching.

Photo of Sam standing on rocks looking at a brown dog standing at eye level on a boulder. They are surrounded by pine trees

Photo of Sam kneeling next to same dog at a hike viewpoint overlooking a lake

HARVEY

Harvey is an integral part of June Dog, and aids in dog socialization, reactivity training, body language classes, and is a great sport for trying out new training games. He was born during hurricane Harvey, and was adopted by Sam from a shelter in 2018 as a 5 month old puppy.