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4.9 rating out of 1327 reviews
Amy McClure
Gina at Sam Ivy got me my life back. I came to Sam Ivy K9 consultants desperate for advice and training to get the dogs in line. After some changes in the household, it was apparent the dogs were not adjusting well. I have 2 pit mixes around 4-6 years old. One would constantly bark at everything and the other would correct him so bad that he would end up in cuts all over. I was getting overwhelmed and stressed because I couldn't live my life and make my dogs happy too. Gina spent 3-4 times a week with me, virtually (due to COVID19) for almost 2 months. She helped me train the dogs to the amazing behaved dogs I always wanted. Gina supported not just me but the dogs as well. I thought at first it would be difficult to do dog training virtually over zoom, but it was so easy and effortless, and I was doing this alone. After just 2 weeks of training - I couldn't stop telling Gina how happy I was with the dogs and how well behaved they were becoming. They started to listen. Family and friends stopped by and they could not stop raving on how well behaved they became. There was no more barking at the TV, jumping all over everyone, getting bombarded when there was a noise outside. I cannot thank Gina enough. She was a literal life-saver to me and these two puppers.
Mira Scarfiotti
Jessie and I just graduated from the intermediate on-leash program. From the initial consultation to graduation I can't sing enough praise of this program.
Jessie is 120lb Cane Corso (only 1year old) and she went from being a sweet puppy that was hard to manage due to her excitement and size, to an extremely well behaved large dog that's still super sweet.
The program works and it was fascinating to see how the different steps build on each other to create order and consistency in the training.
I'm really proud of my Jessie and myself for investing in training, and have plans to do off-leash.
Thank you Jackie and Sam Ivy for helping us!
- Mira & Jessie
Liana Gates
Sam Ivy has changed our lives. Myself and my dog are much happier and my dog has noticeably less anxiety. He was very reactive towards other dogs and some people, so i could not walk him during normal hours in fear that he would try to lunge and be aggressive. He no longer does any of that and walking him is so fun and easy. Thuylihn is amazing and did such a great job training us. She really understands dog behavior and helped me turn an aggressive dog into a polite and well behaved dog.
Mary Spencer Harkell
Sam Ivy came through from the initial interview. After my husband died, my family gifted me a dog. Coco is a male hound Staffordshire mix who grew from a 24 pound four month old puppy to a 70 pound uncontrolled moose of a one year old. I knew I needed help.
We tried some positive reinforcement techniques, without success. I've had dogs most of my adult life, but Coco and I just couldn't connect.
He was so eager to greet that he jumped on everyone. Most of my neighbors are older. I was concerned he'd knock someone down. And of course, he chewed up every toy I brought home to him.
I was preparing to give him back to my family when I heard someone at the dog park mention their satisfaction with the Sam Ivy trainers. I didn't like some of their techniques but I called for a consult. Sadly I don't remember the man's name, but he patiently and gently answered all my questions. He gave me logical reasons behind those things that made me hesitate. After over an hour, I was convinced.
When Haley Snyder arrived at my door, I questioned my sanity. She was this tiny young woman smaller than I was, how could she handle my moose. Again my judgementalness got me in trouble. With his first collar and first command I saw a positive response.
More over, the response was in me. Haley gave me confidence I didn't realize was missing in my work with Coco. She was patient teaching me slowly on the problems I exhibited. We completed most of the intermediate level before we had to stop for cover.
Haley gave me things to work on during the shut down, which we did. When during the shut down I acquired a second puppy. I called Haley to learn any techniques I needed to know. She came though with wisdom far beyond her years, giving me confidence.
Due to that confidence, while were still working on both dogs, I can trust my dogs to be the great citizens I want. And I thank Sam Ivy and Haley for them.