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If you’re considering training with SamIvy, do it—it was one of the best decisions we’ve ever made for our family and our new rescue pup. We adopted our puppy, Cressi, from a shelter at just seven weeks old. She came with a lot of fear, serious alpha energy, and overwhelming anxiety—especially about being left alone or crated. She barked, bit, cried nonstop in her crate, and even started biting at the crate itself, to the point where she was hurting herself. We were overwhelmed, exhausted from lack of sleep, and completely unsure how to help her. It felt like nothing we tried was working. Cressi is an incredibly intelligent puppy—she could learn tricks quickly even before training—but her behavior was beyond what we knew how to handle. We needed guidance, and we needed it fast. Enter Ryann, our incredible virtual trainer through SamIvy. She completely changed the game for us. Ryann didn’t just train Cressi—she trained us. She helped us understand what our dog was trying to communicate and gave us the tools to create structure, safety, and clear expectations. Using structured tools like the prong collar, e-collar, leash work, and the “Spot” command, we were able to build a calm, respectful relationship with Cressi. She now walks beautifully on a leash—no more pulling or chaos. She waits for her food. No more food aggression (which was critical since we have kids). She respects our time when we eat—no counter surfing or begging. She knows her “Spot” command and stays there until released. She’s not a Velcro dog anymore, and she’s confident in her crate and in our home. Ryann helped us teach her that we’re in charge—not her—and in doing so, Cressi became calm, respectful, and truly happy. It turns out her “bad” behavior was just a result of our lack of knowledge—and once we had the tools, everything changed. SamIvy’s program works because it empowers the dog parents to take the lead. It’s not a temporary fix—it’s a long-term mindset and training approach we’ll carry with us as we rescue more dogs in the future. We’re continuing with more advanced training and hope to take Cressi all the way to service dog level one day. We can’t thank Ryann and SamIvy enough!