Our boxer, Frankie, had become very reactive to anyone he could see out our back window, and would excitedly jump on people who came inside that he was happy to see. He was also nervous going on walks. Holli, our trainer, was very thorough and articulate when explaining Frankie’s low confidence and teaching us how stop his unwanted behaviors. I was skeptical about training via video, but it actually worked great. Frankie has stopped barking and scaring the pool guy, stopped jumping on guests, and he’s walking past scary lawn maintenance trucks more confidently. Our training with Frankie will continue even though our work with Holli is finished, but I feel that we have the knowledge and tools to keep Frankie on the right track.

Five-Star Review for Sam Ivy and Our Incredible Trainer, Holli We cannot say enough great things about our experience with Sam Ivy Dog Training and especially our exceptional trainer, Holli. From the very first session, Holli impressed us with her deep knowledge of canine behavior, her clear and structured training approach, and her genuine passion for helping both dogs and their owners succeed. Holli is not only highly skilled and professional—she’s also incredibly hands-on and intuitive. She took the time to truly understand our dog’s unique personality and challenges, and she tailored each session to meet our specific goals. Her ability to communicate complex training techniques in a simple, approachable way made the process smooth and enjoyable for everyone involved. Thanks to Holli, we saw real, lasting results in a matter of weeks. Our dog is now more confident, better behaved, and happier—and so are we! Her calm, confident demeanor and consistent follow-through made all the difference. She is a true expert in her field, and it’s clear she genuinely cares about the success of every dog and owner she works with. If you’re looking for a trainer who is knowledgeable, dedicated, and truly outstanding at what she does, ask for Holli at Sam Ivy—you won’t be disappointed! Love Bella and her parents Nikki & James

I don’t usually leave reviews, but considering this six week training saved my sanity, I feel obligated to share my experience with others. The day I reached out I was on the verge of flying my puppy back to where he came from. Fortunately I got assigned the best trainer I could have asked for, Holli. She didn’t just train my dogs, she trained me and gave me all the tools I needed in order to take control and calm the constant noise and chaos my pets were causing. Holli made sure each lesson was understood and even reached out between sessions to ensure that progress was being made. I would absolutely recommend Samlvy to others seeking training for their pets.

We adopted two 3 year old little mutts. One was very shy and frightened and the other was aggressive and snapped at strangers and other dogs. It was difficult walking them and introducing them to new people or dogs. Nate trained us to train our dogs to respect us and stop being aggressive. There was a huge turnaround in their behaviour. We still have to use some of the tools to reinforce their training but we know what to do and I think they feel more secure because they understand what we want. They're not perfect but we are so happy with the change in them. I highly recommend this training .

Gina was the trainer for our little King Charles Spaniel, Purdy. Gina was very good with us - patient, flexible with our schedule, and quite informative about how a dog's brain works. We feel very fortunate to have had Gina as our trainer.

I can’t believe the change I have seen in my Crosby! He was fear aggressive and even went after me 3 times. I had 3 trainers prior to finding SamIvy and Treena. He just got worse. In the last 2 months, Crosby has become easier inside and out on our walks. Listens to me and even stopped reacting to skateboards (99% of the time!). He has even allowed a few others to pet him!! (Something he NEVER did before.) I highly recommend them.

We have always had dogs and cats. We’ve done a few different types of dog training methods. Sam Ivy is a great program. It works. Our experience with Holli was all positive. She is patient, clear, thoughtful and purposeful. Holli takes the time to ask the right questions and listen to the answers for problem solving. Holli also brings her sense of humor to the session and makes it fun. We would highly recommend the program because we would recommend Holli without hesitation.

I worked with Gina to help with my reactive dog. She helped give me the tools to continue to work with him after training. Hank was very resistant to the training in the beginning but became much more cooperative and less anxious by the end. Would definitely recommend.