We contacted Sam Ivy after a recommendation from our neighbor. Our one year old female Spitz has a high anxiety personality that couldn't deal well with most other dogs and liked to lunge. We worked with a wonderful trainer Alexis, who showed us how to use simple but direct commands, with the proper collar, to stay in control under all types of situations. We particularly appreciated Alexis coming to us rather than the other way around, demonstrating and coaching us both around home any away locations, and being able to accommodate our training schedule needs. As a result of the training both we and our dog now go anywhere without concern anxiety will get the best of her.