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4.9 rating out of 1387 reviews
Carlie Manges
We loved loved working alongside Maribel with our two dogs, Mazy and Murphy. We were struggling a lot with resource guarding and aggression that ended in several dog fights and vet visits. We also experience a lot of reactivity towards to other dogs, pulling on the leash when we went for walks, and some destructive behavior as well. We went through two months of virtual training with Maribel and we could tell a difference within the first few sessions. A lot of it was keeping ourselves in check and understanding that this structure, although strict, was in the best interest of the dogs. The training gave them confidence in themselves but it also gave us the confidence to lead them as the alpha of the house. Going on walks isn’t a chore. We have the tools to prevent reactivity. We haven’t had a dog fight. We plan to keep up with our training and eventually do a second round of training with Maribel to take these skills to the next level. Thank you Maribel! We couldn’t have done it without you.
Alec Paulsen
To put it plainly I would have given up my dog and it would have been one of the most regrettable decisions of my life. My trainer Nate with Sam ivy saved not only my dog but helped make my family whole and in turn the relationship that I've been able to build with my dog has made me whole.
Astyn Richeda
I took the service dog training course with my twelve week old puppy. In our journey with Sam Ivy, we learned so much from these wonderful trainers.
They helped guide me in our training and answered any questions or concerns I had during it. If they didn’t have an answer, they went out of their way to find one.
My personal trainer, Maribel Pavarini, was so encouraging. If I felt doubtful about how I was doing, she cheered me on and helped me grow. She is truly a terrific trainer and teacher.
My dog has come a long way. She went from being a two month old terror to a mature and happy one year old service dog.
Overall it was worth the experience to have them by my side. Moving forward, I can feel confident in my abilities and my dog’s.
Courtney Richards
Wonderful experience with Thuylinh for our lab!
Our three-year-old rescue lab is a sweet boy but the introduction of a new baby into our home and increasing visits from strange little friends had him acting stressed with signs of aggression. We wanted to nip it in the bud, and correct a couple behavioral issues he was starting to display as he entered adulthood.
We felt in good hands with Sam and Thuylinh. They guided us through the pack behavior course and we learned how to relate with our dog at his level. I recommend their strategy and process. Our dog seems more relaxed knowing we are alpha, and we are armed with the tools and knowledge to correct and prevent unwanted behaviors as situations present.
I highly recommend them!