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We had an amazing experience working with Hollie. From our very first interaction, she took the time to truly understand who Kalos was. She showed a genuine desire to learn about his past and what may have shaped his behavior. From the beginning, she was refreshingly honest and direct, in the best way possible. She set clear expectations, kept everything realistic, and brought a great sense of humor that made the entire process far less stressful and genuinely enjoyable. Before working with her, our dog struggled with reactivity toward his sister, which made daily life feel overwhelming. One of the biggest breakthroughs was how clearly she helped us understand his behavior. With her guidance, we were able to create better structure, establish clear boundaries, and see real progress in a short amount of time. Kalos has come such a long way. She also showed us how to properly introduce “Spot” and Kalos picked it up incredibly quickly. Another huge win was crate training. He used to hate his crate, but she helped us understand why he was reacting that way. Now he goes in with no problem at all. He just vocalizes his emotions a bit, which we now understand. She was also extremely knowledgeable when it came to introducing and using the e-collar. She took the time to clearly explain how and why it works, making sure we felt comfortable and confident using it in a way that was fair and effective for Kalos. Her training gave us a renewed sense of confidence and control. Having her support every step of the way truly made a difference. We’re incredibly grateful and would absolutely recommend her to anyone looking for an honest, effective dog trainer who truly cares about their work. We also knew that sending our pup to an in-person boarding program wasn’t the right fit for us, so having a virtual option with SamIvy was incredibly convenient and ultimately the best choice we could have made for Kalos.