Reviews Feed
4.9 rating out of 1325 reviews
Kimberly Danielson
I can not speak highly enough off this company and their trainers. They worked with our crazy schedule and crazy family to make it all work. We have two drastically different dogs. We would do it all again in a heart beat.
Lady D
We called Sam Ivy after a stray we adopted started attacking our 15 year old dog. We treid so many ways to make it work, but the stress and unpredictability of the attacks had taken a toll. We were about to surrender the new dog to a shelter, but Sam Ivy had amazing reviews and we decided to give it a shot. Our experience has been fantastic. All the reviews are true! Our trainer Blas understands the dog and the issues we faced with her. Using the tools he provided, we have been able to create a safe and happy home for both of our dogs! If you are looking for a trainer to create peace and harmony in your life and the life of your dog, Sam Ivy is the one to call. They are totally worth it!
Daniel Barnett
I am very thankful for the training our dogs Atzlan and Dani got. Dani was a very high strung dog that would bark, get scared, and was hard to manage at times especially in public. Atzlan has always been pretty laid back so he was an easy train but it was good bonding for the two. We had Alexis as our trainer and she helped us understand our dogs and the proper discipline and respect that was needed to change their behaviors. We are very happy with the training, obviously the dogs can always use continual improvement but Sam Ivy's training with the help of Alexis gave us the tools needed to continue. We are considering taking our dogs further in the training programs. Thanks Alexis!
David Sardina
I’d like to thank Sam Ivy and a special thank you to our trainer Jackie.
We participated in Advanced Off Leash program which also included other programs which predate it. This is one of the greatest assets to this company. Each program builds on the next and after you complete one, the cost to the next level isn’t financially stressful. In our case, Advanced Off Leash is about the 1/2 way point to the highest level and also teaches all of the lower levels under it. Service Dog training is the highest level available.
I had my doubts, I had my reservations about the techniques and cost, and I was turned around 100%. I love my pets like so many owners, and I had preconceived notions of personal dog training. Always thought it was a “nice to have” but not a “must have” and I figured I could do it myself. What I found out is that you can do it yourself, but the professionals are so much better at it and teach you along the way.
After spending the past 6 weeks with Jackie, I only wish I did this years ago. I’m not going to give a step by step on what you will learn, because outside of obedience training, your needs may be different form ours. I will say that our Dobermans have gone from good dogs to great dogs and we are now leaders of our pack. We control the behaviors we want and those we don’t and they listen.
Now for Jackie. She is amazing. Can read a dog and it’s cues along with the owners. She has a set of rules which start with respect the process and end with a great dog. I can’t thank her enough. Wonderful advice, readily available, super nice, and a great problem solver. She took steps in solving our issues with reason and thoughtfulness which she explained the purpose of the learning curve for both pets and owners. Lastly, we are going to the next phase of Intermediate Off Leash, so that should speak to the confidence I have in the program and the results we have achieved.
We honestly believe we found a friend in Jackie, so that easily was worth the price of the training. Thanks again Jackie.
David & Andreina