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4.9 rating out of 1331 reviews
Kelly Nelson
I called Sam Ivy looking for hope for my 5 year German Shepherd male! My German Shepherd was having aggression issues with other dogs.
We took the class with Holli,which she is a wonderful trainer! My dog, is definitely doing great! It's nice when others also recognize the change!
I would definitely recommend this training for anyone!
Thank you so much, Holli and Sam Ivy
Trevor Layman
My wife and I were at our wit's end with our new rescue, Bailey. She is a great dog but had issues with authority and excessing chewing. We heard about Sam Ivy through a friend. They had great success with the Proper Pack Behavior program and suggested we try it. We got in touch with Sam Ivy himself and discussed the issues we were facing with Bailey. After speaking with him, we decided to try the Proper Pack Behavior program. We worked with Holli, and she was an excellent trainer! All of our sessions were done via Zoom, and we have access to all of the training session recordings. The difference after the 3 weeks (6 sessions) was night and day! Bailey now walks on the leash without issue, eats on a regular schedule, has little to no issues with authority, and is fully Spot trained. We still have some issues with chewing from time to time, but overall, this program was quintessential to our (and Bailey's) success. If you are having trouble with your pup, look no further than Sam Ivy's courses. Oh, and definitely ask for Holli, she was awesome!
Ashley Hathaway
I have had Sasha since I she was 6 weeks old. She is the sweetest and cuddliest girl and has been since I got her but around age 2 she started developing anxiety and aggression issues towards other dogs that made it hard to find boarding, take her for walks, and even just for me to leave her at the house. I worked with a training company that required A LOT of work and attention to detail that I just simply could not keep up with, and honestly was focusing on the wrong things in my opinion. I was looking into a training "boarding" program but had seen conflicted reviews about the dogs relapsed behavior once getting back with the owner, and it was double the price of SamIvy. Finding SamIvy really saved me and Sasha's relationship. Her anxiety was getting to the point where I felt there was no other option than to rehome her. She couldn't be left alone in the apartment with trying to claw through my front door. She couldn't be left in the crate without causing damage to the walls and the floor trying to escape, not to mention the harm she caused herself in her elaborate escape routes. SamIvy, Nate, to be exact, helped me reestablish a proper relationship with Sasha that has not only allowed me some peace of mind, but has honestly allowed us to bond and connect, despite the strict demands that come into play with the program. I always felt that being strict was "mean" and didn't want to go that route but it was the downfall of our relationship and how to got to be where she was at. I didn't know how to give her the proper tools to be a "good dog." Nate helped me through a difficult time understanding the role of being a dog mommy and the responsibility this entails. I am so grateful that I found SamIvy and hope to continue to learn more as we continue working through the "triangle" over the next several months and years. Sasha used to be awful to walk, I had to be very selective with anyone willing to help because of her aggression and strength but she is as calm as a cucumber now and enjoyable to take for walks, as she very attentively follows my lead. I look forward to continuing to see my girl flourish as we continue to put in the work! I highly recommend this program for anyone struggling like I was!
Nicole Lazar
We got in touch with Sam Ivy through a close friend’s referral. She specifically said that we MUST work with Holli. We recently adopted a shih-poo who had some growling, separation and anxiety issues. We wanted to make sure he was given the opportunity to be the best version of himself so we called immediately called Sam Ivy and asked for Holli’s help. The 13 week program changed not only Gus’s life, but ours as well. It gave him the confidence that he needed and helped him get more comfortable in his new home. As the owners, we learned the skills needed to manage Gus and help address all of the issues noted above. Holli was there 24/7 to help support us throughout this journey. She’s knowledgeable, personable and professional. I would highly recommend Sam Ivy and Holli to anyone who needs guidance and support for their furry friend.
