Bre Paulsen
2 years ago
The Sam Ivy K9 Consultants "Proper Pack Behavior" training program saved my family. My husband and I were at the point of complete and utter desperation with our 9 month old German Shepherd/Husky puppy. She knew obedience commands, that ... See More
The Sam Ivy K9 Consultants "Proper Pack Behavior" training program saved my family. My husband and I were at the point of complete and utter desperation with our 9 month old German Shepherd/Husky puppy. She knew obedience commands, that wasn't the issue. Her behavior was beyond out of control, we knew we needed more and we were completely lost on how and/or where to go. We didn't think we had any other option than to re-home her or send her away to a "Behavior Boot Camp". To be completely honest, I was absolutely devastated with the thought of losing her.
Then I found Sam Ivy K9 Consultants. I set up a consultation and within 1 week we began working with a trainer. The consultation was the first time in months I felt any sort of hope. The training process just seemed to make sense, I considered the thought that this program may just be too-good-to-be-true. My gut told me this was exactly what we needed. Words truly cannot describe how relieved we are now that we made the conscious choice to jump right in with both feet and trust that gut instinct!
We are so fortunate that we were matched up with an amazing trainer, Nate! His kindness, flexibility, knowledge, and compassion made him the perfect trainer for us! We felt heard and respected since the very first session! Each session continued to reinforce the passion that Nate, and Sam Ivy team as a whole, have for human & doggo household harmony. This program not only taught us how to communicate with our dog in a way she could understand, but how to nurture the foundation of a trusting relationship with her built on respect and love.
Our girl just turned 1 and we graduated in the same week! We are exceedingly grateful for the relationship, individually and together, that we have with our girl. We couldn't recommend Sam Ivy K9 Consultants enough! We went from living in total chaos thinking "we can't give her what she needs", "there is something wrong with her", "there is something wrong with us", "we have failed" to honestly enjoying our pup, and her enjoying being part of our family too. We are wholeheartedly appreciative of how favorably different our lives are now. The program takes work and dedication, but every second is more than worth it!
There are no ifs ands or buts about it, Sam Ivy K9 Consultants and our wonderful trainer Nate saved our family. The absolute nightmare we were all living has been shifted to a fulfilling reality beyond our wildest dreams.