Hank was resource guarding his people, not food or toys. He also had poor recall, difficulty listen to basic manner commands, and difficult to walk. Sam Ivy training was turned Hank into a well manner citizen at the dog park, in daycare, and public. Hank is quick to respond to his name and what he request from him.

From the introductory interview to determine if Sam Ivy would be a good fit for us to the fast shipping of equipment, we had a great level of comfort and confidence. After we began working with our trainer, Holli, she confirmed our feelings! We’ve been training for about six weeks now and I honestly feel like we’ve hit the trainer jackpot! Our girl, Goldie, is a sweet Goldendoodle with a stubborn streak. Holli gives us clear and concise directions and follows up regularly to see if we have any questions or need clarification. I’m amazed every week at the progress Goldie makes, provided we are consistent with the work. And let’s be clear, Holli is training us so that we can train Goldie! Our ultimate goal is for Goldie to become a certified service dog for our autistic granddaughter and I have 100% confidence in Holli’s expertise to help us reach that goal!

I was skeptical… about the whole Zoom thing … BUT my two dogs have become new dogs!!! Holli is fantastic she always is checking in with us and available for questions we might have… I would definitely refer them to anyone exceptional training

Today marked the last day of training for me and my pup Dolly. We worked with Miss Gina for just under a year and it has been truly transformative for my girl. She’s always been a very active, energetic, and smart pup, she just needed a way to focus her attention. I originally found the Sam Ivy team because I am someone who lives with a life altering disorder and I needed service training for my pup. When we first started training Dolly needed to work on basic obedience and regular skills most puppies need to know. Shoe biting, teething, barking, crate training, etc. With the techniques miss Gina taught, Dolly flew through her first sessions of training and picked up on everything very quickly. We then moved on to her service training, and similarly, Dolly exceeded all my expectations! I now have a fully certified service animal thanks to the Sam Ivy team and I could not be more grateful! I cannot praise Miss Gina enough for all of her knowledge and care throughout this process. She truly changed our lives and gave us the tools we needed. Miss Gina has been THE BEST and we are going to miss her dearly every week :’). Thank you so so much to Miss Gina and the entire Sam Ivy team!!!

If you have any doubts whether Sam Ivy can help you and your dog reach your training goals, you can stop doubting! Within just a few lessons my baby Sparky and I were thriving and became so bonded and in sync with each other. She went from laying down and not moving while on a leash and running away from me, to becoming a happy, confident dog who took well to the training in no time. Totally worth it! Worth every penny! And thank you Holli for being the absolute best! You’ve been a HUGE encouragement in this process.

I have been doing our dog training course for about 3 weeks now, and I am beyond impressed! At first I was super skeptical but honestly the convenience of doing the sessions from home just sounded great. Wow has this been a good decision, but the real standout of it all has been our trainer, Holi. She is nothing short of amazing. Holi's knowledge, patience, and passion for training dogs really shone through in every session. She personalized the training to fit our dog's temperament and specific needs, which made a world of difference. What I loved most was how interactive the live format was—Holi was able to observe and guide us in real-time, giving us instant feedback and ensuring we felt confident every step of the way. Daisy has shown incredible progress, and we feel more connected than ever before. Holi's tips and techniques were easy to implement and delivered real results. If you're looking for a top-notch live training experience and a trainer who truly cares, I can't recommend this course—and Holi—highly enough! Thank you, Holi, for all your hard work and dedication. You've made a huge difference for us!

My wife and I have been working with Holli for about a month now and I can honestly say I am shocked with how well and fast our dog Benji is progressing. He’s leash reactive and we were admittedly nervous starting this process but Holli has been with us every step of the way reassuring and attentive to our questions. Benji is less reactive and our walks have been much more enjoyable. The peace of mind the coaching brings is worth the investment for you and your dog!

I want to express my deepest gratitude to Sam Ivy Training for their incredible work in helping my young puppy, NUNU, become a service dog. NUNU needed stern training, and Gina was nothing short of amazing—patient, encouraging, and understanding throughout the entire process. Gina walked me through every step, ensuring that the tasks NUNU learned were perfectly tailored to my specific needs. This experience has been wonderful from start to finish, and I am so thankful for the dedication and expertise of both Gina and the team at Sam Ivy. I give them a well-deserved five stars and highly recommend their services!