Our dog is named Novo, he's an all black Labradoodle. He's now a big 1 year old. However my partner and I adopted him from a shelter when he was 4 months old. I had just lost my 16 year old dog that I grew up with, a few years ago and I missed having a companion. My partner and I had never adopted a puppy before, but we knew it was going to be a bit of challenge, both for Novo and for us, being that he was a rescue. We tried training him on our own with our knowledge and then eventually had an in person trainer we would meet at the park for training sessions. Even though that trainer was great, Novo needed more guidance, due his breed and due to a lot of behavioral issues, beyond her training. Some issues he struggled with was when it came to walks, being around other people and not listening to us and A LOT of biting and snapping and separation anxiety. We found SamIvy just by chance, researching different training platforms. At first we weren't really sure how the virtual training would work or stick with Novo. But after hearing the consultant and our trainer out, the process and approach they use, definitely works. It makes more sense for us (owners) to be more hands on with them and have them take orders from us, then for them taking orders from a trainer and then later have it go out the window when the trainer is no longer present.Which what was happening to us, as soon as we left our previous trainer, Novo would act like he learned nothing. Big shout out to our SamIvy trainer Alysia, she was the sweetest not only to us but Novo, and really gave us a lot of reassurance that it would take time but it would get better, with a lot of Novo's issues. Even after our first session it was like night and day for Novo, and we were honestly so shocked and happy. Throughout the remaining sessions there were some up and downs but in the end, we knew Novo was progressing.Alysia definitely has a lot of knowledge and gave us a lot of tools and resources, advice and support during our sessions and even made her self reachable after session hours and always checked up on us like a friend. Working with her, definitely put us at ease and made us feel reassured that Novo would get there. We definitely feel more supported and confident when working with Novo and handling addressing situations with Novo now, because of her help! We look forward to working with her again if we can :)

Hollie was so kind and patient with me and my dog. I adopted her from the shelter and she was having a lot of reactivity especially with other dogs. I learned so many valuable tools to be able to help her with it and we are so much happier!

We cannot say enough good things about our experience with Sam Ivy and our trainer Alysia. Our fur baby was amazing with our new baby until she turned one and started walking. She displayed signs of aggression which is why we reached out to Sam Ivy immediately in hopes of getting support and intervention before escalation. We were a little reluctant with the virtual training, however, we saw rave reviews of families that had addressed the very same issue we were seeking support for. After completing our 6 sessions and following everything we learned inside and outside of the class we couldn't be happier with the results and our fur babe being completely transformed. It's hard to believe that in just 6 sessions we were able to completely reform our fur babes behavior and we got through our biggest nightmare as new parents—our fur babe not getting along with our human baby. We will definitely be back for other courses with Sam Ivy in the future and couldn't recommend it more!

We would really like to thank Hollie for all the help with our dogs. Hollie helped us with barking , the crate, walking, she made us understand why dogs do what they do and show us what we should to help the dogs with their problems. Things are running so much smoother! Thanks Hollie for everything.

Jennifer was extremely helpful in getting my Murphy trained!! I really enjoyed the experience and I am very happy with the results!!

Team Samlvy was the best dog training experience we have ever had. Our trainer was Allie Sherman. Allie is very experienced and knowledgeable about dogs. She used to work as a vet technician and horse trainer which adds to her knowledge. We have two dogs, Hannah and Holly. Hannah was in most need of training. She is highly excitable and high energy. She also could be aggressive at times toward other dogs. Throughout the training Hannah learned to calm her emotions. Her anxieties settled down, she stopped pulling on the leash and barking when another dog appeared. Today with a "Leave it" command, Hannah just looks at a dog and keeps walking, no pulling, no anxiety. Also she is better behaved at home, she will stay in place and go to her crate with a simple command. This course with Allie also helped Holly improve in areas of need. If your dog displays anxiety and is difficult to control, this is the training course for you. Hannah the black dog, Holly the brown dog.

I have a very stubborn and strong 2 year old Great Pyrenees, Peach. Around 8 months, she started to show signs of aggression towards some dogs (mostly larger dogs), food aggression, and guarding all doors and windows in my house. She was always good on walks, but when a dog came near what she established as her territory, she would lose her mind. After a slow introduction to my girlfriends dog, and a few unfortunate instances of my dog attacking hers, we decided we needed extra support. She went to a four week training program this February, and came home with a good foundation, but a lot of the aggression issues were still present. I came to the conclusion this was just her breed and her instincts kicking in and there was nothing else we could do. Desperately, I was researching how I could help my dog, and our situation. That's when I saw Sam Ivy. I was leery at first, since it was all virtual and I really felt like I would need an in-person expert with Peach. After my consultation, I immediately felt there was hope after all! I was not only confident they could help, but really started to understand that the virtual sessions were best for us, since it puts YOU in charge. I started to see change almost immediately with the help of our trainer, Nate. Nate was very educated when it came to Peach's breed. After 6 sessions, I've seen a significant difference in her behavior. She seems more confident and less stressed, understanding boundaries and expectations. She needed a bit more structure, and I will always be grateful for taking a chance with Sam Ivy. I have the tools we need to make sure that Peach is happy and so is everyone in our home!

Gina at Sam Ivy is a phenomenal trainer and Sam Ivy is the very best training company imaginable. They give you all the tools you need and teach you your dog skills for a lifetime!