Good

My dog Russell and I had a great experience with Sam Ivy Dog Training. Jaden was an excellent trainer patient, knowledgeable, and easy to work with. She helped us learn effective techniques to reduce our dog’s aggression and reactivity when strangers enter our home and on walks. Russell has shown a lot of improvement and I feel more confident managing his aggressive behavior in the future!

Today marks exactly 8 years since Knoxwell became a part of my family. Today also happens to mark his final training session with Jennifer K., our WONDERFUL trainer! Knoxwell and I moved in to a new apartment about a month ago. While Knox was home alone on our third day living here, a plumber attempted to enter my unit and Knox showed his teeth before the man was able to walk through the door. Knox had behaved similarly in the past and it was a part of the reason I’ve kind of sheltered him. I finally said that enough was enough and I searched for a training program that would help me get rid of that behavior. I decided to go with Team SamIvy, and I’m very glad I did. Jennifer helped me realize that, like any sentient being, Knox has boundaries and he will respond to anything or anyone pushing those boundaries how he best sees fit. Jennifer trained me on how to correct Knox’s behavior. And in a matter of a week (about two training sessions), I started seeing positive results! There is still a lot of work to be done to get Knox exactly where I want him to be, but not only do I have access to all the zoom recordings with Jennifer, I also have her as a contact for any questions I have that will help me continue to train him. Jennifer did an absolutely wonderful job, and I am very happy with the results! Thank you Jennifer!

You may be wondering how training your dog online will succeed versus hiring a local trainer if your dog has mild aggression problems. Hollie really helped Hayden to do better around other dogs, but most importantly, she helped me learn what I should be doing to give him a better life. Highly recommended. Hollie and Sam Ivy exceeded my expectations.

I cannot express in words how incredible Sam Ivy has been. What they have done for my Mocha and myself is unbelievable. After a completely free, well over an hour consultation about my dog, what I was looking for in training, I was paired with Gina Avitabile. Sky told me Gina is his top trainer. It was no sales ploy. Gina Avitabile is amazing! She is so caring, so patient, so knowledgeable. Its clear dogs and training are a very passionate thing to her. In just under 6 months my Akita puppy, is weeks away from finishing her service dog training! When we first began training Mocha wouldn't walk on a leash! Gina's knowledge, patience and skill has forever changed my Mocha's, and my life! I did a lot of research before choosing Sam Ivy. Its one of the best decisions I have ever made for my dog and myself!

Very happy with my experience with TeamSamIvy! My maltipoo is a new dog now. The trainer Jaden was so helpful and sweet! This program was unique and really worked!

I needed help desperately ,to get my bulldog to stop "bulling " the other dog in a new home!! Jennifer was fantastic, she new exactly what the problem was and what we needed to work on to get the problem resolved. Simply amazing!!! We highly recommend Jennifer to help you with any aggressive behavior problems. She's amazing!! Listened to all our concerns and customized the class to our dogs fears and strengths. Soooooo happy , we have a healthy happy pack now!! Didn't think it would happen, but she knows her stuff ....thank you again!!

Review: An Absolute Lifesaver for Rescue Dogs — The Sam Ivy Team is Unmatched! Rating: ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Sam Ivy trained my previous two dogs, so when I brought home my latest rescue, I already knew I wouldn't think for a single moment of using any other professional team. But nothing could have truly prepared me for the miracle they worked with our new dog, Bleu. Bleu came from a local county pound where he had spent four agonizing months in a cage. He was passed up time and time again because he was terrified of his own shadow and refused to engage with anyone. When he did react, it was out of pure fear-aggression—barking and snarling at literally anybody who even looked at his direction. He didn't know a single command, and at a powerful 85 pounds with zero training, walking him was incredibly difficult and stressful. My neighbor even looked at him and said, "You're probably not gonna be able to keep this dog, he is too far gone." Enter Sam and our phenomenal trainer, Holli. What makes Sam Ivy Dog Training completely different from traditional trainers is their foundational philosophy. They don’t just teach a dog to mechanically sit or stay for a treat while ignoring the underlying emotional state. Their philosophy focuses heavily on owner empowerment, professional communication, and building deep trust and respect so the dog looks to you for leadership. Holli didn't try to just "fix" Bleu's surface symptoms; she worked with us to change how he processed the world around him. After about six weeks of dedicated training with Holli, the transformation is nothing short of breathtaking. This 85-pound powerhouse now knows how to sit, lie down, stay, and come perfectly—and he walks like an absolute gentleman on the leash. While he is still understandably shy around some unfamiliar humans, his aggression is completely gone. The ultimate proof of the Sam Ivy method happened today: we took Bleu out to Starbucks! He calmly hung out and happily enjoyed two "puppuccinos." Multiple strangers walked right up to us and commented on what a good boy he is. Seeing a dog who used to snarl in terror now soaking up compliments in public is a feeling I can't even describe. If you have a dog that feels "too far gone," or if you just want the absolute best relationship possible with your canine companion, do not hesitate. Sam, Holli, and the entire Sam Ivy team are the gold standard of professional dog training. They didn't just train Bleu; they gave him a brand new life.