Samoyed Puppy Training Manual

Breed profile

Training group

Sled and spitz dogs

Origin

The Samoyed originated in Siberia, where it herded reindeer and pulled sleds.

Shoulder height

48–60 cm

Weight

16–30 kg

Coat

Thick double coat

Coat care

Cooperative grooming is a lifelong training project: introduce brushing through the coat, an undercoat rake and dryer sound gradually on a non-slip surface. Never shave the double coat as a cooling method.

Drive keywords

Living closely with people · Running · Pulling

Handling practice

On a non-slip surface, introduce brush contact, separating the coat, an undercoat rake and dryer sound from an easy distance; stop before struggle and progress only with voluntary participation. · Build calm paw, ear, tail, muzzle and whole-body checks, then generalise easy steps across rooms, familiar handlers and the grooming setting rather than relying on one practice station.

General reference range only; individual dogs vary considerably.