Farm (Stanwood property) and Feld (Mt Vernon property) Rules:

All dogs attending training at SchaSam facilities must be vaccinated for rabies. Event criteria for vaccinations is covered in specific event premiums (entry forms). We highly encourage you to discuss all vaccinations with your veterinarian as the rabbit population is huge in this area and dogs may find the water in puddles very tasty. Heartworm is also on the rise in Washington State.

SLOW and safe in the parking area. Please be courteous of others and do not block anyone in or park in a handicapped spot without the appropriate placard.

No dogs off leash anywhere except in an off leash area or in working mode under the supervision of an instructor. That means leash is in the hands of a handler - not dragging on the ground or left tied to any fence, gate or barn unless actively training with an instructor and asked to do so.

No flexi leads, no pinch collars, no e-collars on either property for lessons. For events - Check premiums/entry forms for rules during events.

No smoking or vaping except in the confines of your vehicle with closed windows.

Off Leash Area is for a quick potty time - not over 5 minutes if someone else is waiting. Do NOT enter the off leash area when another dog is in it without expressed permission of owner. Handlers must be inside the off leash area with the dog(s). The Off Leash gate is to be FASTENED CLOSED when you exit. The wind is heck on hinges. Poop bags available and poop cans available - please pick up after your dog and adopt any stray poop you find. Please feel free to play with toys/chuck-its etc, but return them to the bins hanging on the fence when you are done. If your chuck-it throw sends the ball astray, please go find it before my mower does!

No dogs in barns/buildings unless they are actively hunting. For any business to be conducted during trials/events, the Trial Secretary is normally in the office barn. Both offices have windows from which to conduct business.

Please maintain 10’ between dogs unless both handlers are actively watching their dogs.

Please tell your instructor or Sam if you see something unsafe or that needs attention. There is extra toilet paper, hand sanitizer, poop bags, garbage bags etc in the offices and most issues can be remedied quickly if identified.

Please don’t allow your dogs to urinate on anything a human will need to touch - like trash cans, flower pots, the side of the porta potty, benches …… and especially not on gates that we will need to pass through continually and spend time adjusting. One dog does it and then another and soon that area is quite smelly to walk through, especially on a warm summer day. The off leash areas and the parking areas are great places to “drain your dog”.

Please be conscious of your dog’s barking behavior. Our facility has good neighbors on both sides who deserve to enjoy their out of doors areas without constant barking from a dog left in a vehicle or moving to/from their training.

Sam Lietz, owner of SchaSam Farm LLC is retired from the US Army Signal Corps and has been involved in dog sports since 2008. She is an AKC Farm Dog Judge, instructor for any and all sports/lessons taught at the farm to include agility, manners, puppy engagement, treibball, trick dog, farm dog, and barn hunt. Currently playing dog sports with two border collies and two rat terriers, Sam started in dog 4H back when dinosaurs roamed the earth. She brought North American Dog Agility Council (NADAC) agility to her newly purchased 5 acre plot of land in Stanwood in 2016. From then numerous other dog sports have been added to the Farm - barn hunt in 2018, treibball, herding and AKC Farm Dog in 2020, and North American Sport Dog Association (NASDA) in 2021. She is a North American Dog Agility Council (NADAC) endorsed trainer in agility and has been the announcer at the NADAC Championships since 2016, an AKC Farm Dog judge who has hosted three Farm Dog trials, sits on the Training Committee of the National Association of Treibball Enthusiasts (NATE) and volunteers with the Camano Animal Shelter Association (CASA). She has been a solid supporter of local dog 4H clubs donating time, equipment and money toward their cause as well as judging 4H dog agility at the Evergreen Fair, Monroe WA in 2018. She was instrumental in bringing NASDA to Washington - hosting the first NASDA trials in the state in 2021. She also started the SchaSam Agility Group (SAG) which has brought numerous NADAC trials to the area since it’s inception in October 2020. She competes with her dogs in all of the sports taught at the farm and loves using sports to learn how to better understand and communicate with her dogs - Rat Terriers Squeek (above at NADAC Championships in 2019) & Dance and Border Collies Bling & Mertz. In addition to those sports taught at the Farm, she also competes in herding in American Herding Breed Association (AHBA) and Australian Shepherd Club of American (ASCA) and United States Border Collie Handler’s Association (USBCHA).

Barb Krause - Barn Hunt Judge from Duvall WA - teaches group lesson Barn Hunt at the Farm on Mondays and Wednesdays (in the winter only on Wednesdays). Currently playing dog sports with border collie Tari, poodle Gretel, and dachshund Fire. Barb and Tari had great success at the 2021 Barn Hunt National Competition in Texas. She has been active in dog sports for many years and also teaches Barn Hunt at French Creek Pet Resort in Snohomish and at Argus Ranch in Auburn.

Mandy - In 2023, Mandy started barn hunting with Milaya, a 2-year-old Russian Toy [Terrier], and the rest is history! Mandy and Milaya earned Instinct and Novice titles in February 2024 and became the first Russian Toy team to achieve the Senior Barn Hunt title in May of 2024! They also turned heads at the 2024 PNW Barn Hunt Regional by competing in the Team Event with a Mastiff!  Team Milaya is working with experienced Barn Hunters to improve and prep for new adventures in the Master Class.  Mandy also participates in NADAC Agility, NASDA, and volunteers at trials. In her spare time, she loves hiking, gardening, enjoying a glass of wine with friends and just being outdoors. She's passionate about Barn Hunt and enjoys introducing newcomers to the sport. Mandy's experience makes her a great choice to lead practice sessions with fellow barn hunt enthusiasts. If you are interested in Intro to Barn Hunt or practice sessions with Mandy, email BarnHuntWithMandy@gmail.com. You'll love learning while you're having FUN!

Guest Instructor - Elizabeth Buller - AKC Judge for Farm Dog, instructor for Puppy Engagement and Foundation and Beginning Agility from Stanwood WA. Currently playing dog sports with two border collies - Meg & Charm. Lizzy came up in dog sports via 4H and volunteered her time to judge at the Evergreen State Fair in Monroe for Dog 4H agility. From Lizzy: “I love teaching using NADAC obstacles and courses because my dog, Meg who is a 7 year old border collie enjoys flowing, fast courses. She’s a no-nonsense gal who appreciates clarity on course, as many dogs do. I have been training dogs professionally for five years after graduating with my Bachelors in Psychology and have been taking agility lessons the last 3 or so.  Meg is my first competition agility dog, but I have enjoyed training and playing the game for fun since 2012 with my previous border collie, Kooper. I started agility as a 4-H kid in Montana and have been in love with the sport ever since. I am loving the role of teaching foundation agility work to new teams, and also puppy skills here at SchaSam Farm.  All training, and especially sports, should be about the team dynamic, trust and relationship you develop with your K9 friend. I had a ‘reactive rehabilitation shelter mutt’ Toby who was a large part of my own training philosophies and learning.  My background in working with behavioral issues helps me identify and work with you to alleviate the impact these issues may have on your team’s success.   I actively compete in NADAC Agility, NASDA and Barnhunt at SchaSam Farm with Meg and my 18month old Border Collie Charm. And enjoy training fun dog sport skills, such as NASDA and Agility foundations skills to pups and their humans!”

Barb Krause - Barn Hunt Judge from Duvall WA - teaches Barn Hunt at the Farm on Mondays and Wednesdays (in the winter only on Wednesdays). Currently playing dog sports with border collies Tari, poodle Gretel, and dachshund Fire. Barb and Tari had great success at the 2021 Barn Hunt National Competition in Texas. She has been active in dog sports for many years and also teaches Barn Hunt at French Creek Pet Resort in Snohomish and at Argus Ranch in Auburn.

GUEST INSTRUCTOR: Donna Morgan Murray - NASDA Judge from Woodinville WA - guest instructor on nose/scent work and presenter at NASDA workshops. Currently playing dog sports with German Shepherd Dogs - Leila and Brixi. Donna owns/runs CedarTop dog sports and is a member SchaSam NASDA Club, Sniffers Nose Work Club that was approved as a NASDA Club in 2022 and Four Points NASDA Club of Woodinville. Donna competes in NASDA as well as other scent work venues. She also competed in NADAC and AKC agility with former dogs.

GUEST INSTRUCTOR: Jessica Clough - NASDA Judge from Arlee Montana - guest instructor on NASDA and presenter at many NASDA workshops. Jessica has been playing in dog sports for umpteen years (she started at about age 4 showing confirmation), owning and playing with many breeds. She currently runs a Laekenois, two German Shepherd Dogs, and a Chocolate Field Lab and hosts NASDA and Barn Hunt events at her farm in Arlee Montana.