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4.9 rating out of 1383 reviews
kyle tucker
This is our first time working with Sam Ivy, our trainer is Hollie. They start with an assessment of your needs and go over ther program, expectations, and some timelines. Sessions are recorded so that you can go back and review what was covered.
I like their model of training you how to train your dog, instead of the dog being trained by others. Hollie is very personable and knowledgeable about dog behaviors, she has guided us through connecting with our dog and checks in with us throughout the week.
Lilo is now 9 months old, was jumping on the couch, counter surfing, not taking our “no’s” seriously. Within some weeks there was dramatic improvement, she no longer jumps on the couch or gets stuff off the counter. Other behaviors will take longer but I can see the progress, and the tools received working with Hollie are definitely going to improve our life at home with Lilo!
Eunice Choo
I just wanted to take a moment to say that Hollie is truly an awesome trainer. She strikes the perfect balance between being firm and friendly, which I really appreciate. She understands that managing her clients, especially us pawparents, isn’t always easy. My husband tends to have a lot of questions but isn’t always ready to handle our dog on his own. Despite that, Hollie consistently puts in her utmost effort to counsel us and make sure that we are all on the same page. Her goal is to ensure that we can effectively train our dog while following her guidance.
Please don’t be intimidated by her firmness. It’s important because she wants us to fully understand the foundation and the guidelines for training our dog. This approach is ultimately what’s best for both the dogs and the pawparents. There’s a Chinese saying that really resonates here — a child can go bad in just three days, but it takes three years for a child to truly become good. Time is critical, and Hollie doesn’t want to risk missing that crucial window.
Once again, I want to sincerely thank Hollie for her dedication and support. She’s made a significant difference in how we approach training, and I’m grateful for her expertise.
Busse
Got my first dog 5 months ago and was looking around for dog training and was lucky enough to meet with Sam Ivy. I then was set up with Kyle R who was fantastic to learn from! He helped me make tons of progress in training my dog and helping me understand my dog better. My dog was a rescue who was not really trained and I never trained a dog but with this course, my pup Katara improved a ton! I also feel way more confident after the course in being able to continue training my dog well so I definitely recommend SamIvy!
Nicole Jacobs
This is my second time working with Sam Ivy, and I can’t recommend them enough! I’ve had two very different dogs and got the same amazing results both times. The first time was for jumping and leash walking, and now I’m working with my 4-month-old pup, Tatum, on potty training, house rules, and even starting off-leash work.
I work with Hollie, and she’s fantastic. She doesn’t just train my pup—she coaches me on how to train. The Zoom sessions are super convenient, and her real-time feedback and tips have been a game changer. She even showed me how to play in ways that prevent biting and stop bad habits before they start.
Her method works—you’ll get results - Thank you Hollie!!!!