Samantha Palya

Samantha Palya is an educator and creator of the Enrichment Stylist approach, helping groomers create safer, lower-stress grooming experiences for both themselves and the dogs in their care. Her teaching focuses on understanding canine behavior, reducing fear and frustration, and building trust through enrichment-based handling techniques.

In her class, Samantha shares practical strategies to help groomers work with the dog instead of against them, reduce physical strain and burnout, and create a calmer, more positive grooming experience. Her goal is to provide techniques that can be immediately applied in the salon to improve outcomes for groomers, pets, and clients alike.