Alyssa Mitchell
3 years ago
Sam Ivy is the place to go if you are considering dog training! I am currently in the advanced on-leash program with my 2 rescue dogs - Bruges & Palmer. I am training with our trainer, Haley, via zoom which has been a surprisingly posi ... See More
Sam Ivy is the place to go if you are considering dog training! I am currently in the advanced on-leash program with my 2 rescue dogs - Bruges & Palmer. I am training with our trainer, Haley, via zoom which has been a surprisingly positive experience. Whereas it would've taken the dogs too long to calm down if Haley came here in person, we can jump right in each session without excess energy or excitement so we get way more value for the cost of the program. And believe me, regardless of being on zoom, Haley effectively corrects my form and sees their nuanced behavior way better than I thought possible. Haley is always positive every session - even when I get frustrated - and I look forward to sharing our progress and showing off the hard work we put into practice.
Bruges - a 4 year old pointer mix - had terrible destructive behavior due to anxiety prior to starting the program. Anything from thunderstorms to noises easily overlooked could spark her anxiety. Palmer - a 2 year old catahoula mix - was not well socialized prior to coming to live with us this year, stubborn, & was exceedingly difficult to walk without pulling. Both would bark excessively when someone was at the front door or simply walking by. No matter how much research & reading I did - I was largely unsuccessful at effectively solving these issues with them. I had an incredible amount of guilt & felt like an awful dog mom. Sam Ivy helped me identify the root cause of their respective issues, how to better communicate with them, and gave me the medium through which to grow and learn alongside them as they advanced. It is almost unbelievable the change I have seen in them! Bruges no longer has destructive tendencies when anxious & Palmer is nothing but a gentleman now in addition to the numerous other skills they have garnered.
Prior to starting the program, the behavior consultant - Brett - scheduled time to speak with me in detail about the issues I wanted to address with my dogs & our goals beyond their core issues. He recommended the ideal program, was transparent about pricing, and set us up with trainer Haley. Sam Ivy ordered & shipped me the supplies needed for the program within a few days of enrolling. I definitely recommend their program to anyone looking to address problem behaviors or simply looking for some extra mental stimulation & skill development for their dogs!