| If you're sure Sam is feeling okay and this is not due to any illness, then it sounds like he needs some motivation. Obedience can be very boring to such intelligent dogs and you'll need to make training varied and fun. Right now, Sam seems to think it's a real chore rather than fun and stimulating.
How does Sam do on a regular flat collar? Prongs are not allowed in AKC, even on the dogs who are just attending with owners who are spectators. A trainer should make it his/her business to be familiar with many training tools, especially something as basic as a Gentle Leader. Maybe I'm being too harsh, but I would question the trainer's knowledge in this instance. Preferences are one thing, but lack of knowledge is quite another.
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