Sam Ivy saved our dog – he gave us the tools we needed to keep our dog. We brought home Cooper, our beagle, at eight weeks old. Within weeks, we knew that Cooper’s behavior was not “normal-puppy” behavior. He was biting us, biting others, and showed no respect for authority. We became prisoners to Cooper. We could not leave our house without him barking excessively, and we received complaints from neighbors about him barking for lengths of time after we left. We could not go on vacation because nobody wanted to watch Cooper. We were even told not to bring him back to the vet without sedating him first. He was more than a handful – he was a terror. Within one month of having Cooper, we started obedience training. After six weeks in training, the trainer told us Cooper was the most difficult dog she had ever worked with, and there was nothing more she could do for us. Cooper’s second trainer told us that Cooper was not meant to be a family dog – he probably belonged on a farm and was not meant to be in a home. We were at a loss. Cooper was far from an affectionate dog, but he was part of our family, and we had become attached. We did not know what to do, but we knew that we could not keep up at this rate for 15 years. However, we understood that if we gave Cooper up, it was likely he would end up being passed around from family to family because nobody could handle him. It was likely he would bite someone and may end up being put down because of his actions. We then received a recommendation from a friend for Sam Ivy. The first thing Sam told us was that Cooper had no respect for us. Sam explained that Cooper was a dominant dog, and he was the alpha of our pack. In order for Cooper to love us, respect and trust had to come first. Sam explained to us that it could take up to 18 months of training to get Cooper under control and to be the best dog he could be. We knew it would be a commitment, but we also could not imagine our lives without him. We trained with Sam twice a week. Sam was hands off with Cooper – he never handled Cooper’s leash. Rather, the program was about training us to command authority from Cooper and take back our place in the pack as alpha. Sam educated us on proper pack behavior and leash handling. Although Cooper continued to test boundaries, we saw a shift as he became more submissive. We learned that Cooper was driven by praise. He was quick to learn, but continued to fight for his spot in the pack. We were committed to earn Cooper’s respect. Sam was patient and ensured that we built a strong foundation and understood each piece of the program. Within a few weeks, Cooper was walking at our heel and staying on “spot” for two hour intervals. We were beginning to get our lives back. With Sam’s help, the program took under six months, much less than initially anticipated. Cooper is now the dog we always wanted. He respects us, and he has become affectionate towards us. Our family wants to watch Cooper now. We can have people over without worrying about how Cooper will act toward others. Although we finished our formal training with Sam Ivy, we continue to incorporate Cooper’s training every day. Sam Ivy gave us the tools we need for life. We are firm believers in this program. Sam was our last chance, and without this program, we would not have Cooper in our family today. We are confident that if this program worked for us and for Cooper, it can work for any dog so long as you are committed. We are forever grateful to Sam Ivy for giving us the means we needed to keep Cooper in our lives.

If you're looking for a sign to go with Sam Ivy Training- THIS IS IT! DO IT! Haley S. our trainer is forever an angel in my eyes! My partner and I had ONE month to get our dogs trained enough to be safely living in the same house. We wouldn't of been able to do it without Sam Ivy and the virtual training. It was perfect to be able to train from our homes and not get our dogs anxious from having to drive 30 min to a trainer somewhere! I had literally no hope left when it came to training my dog reactive 7 year old AmStaff/Boxer. My partner has a 35lb chow mix that my dog had tried to eat at one point! We contacted Sam Ivy and got enrolled for classes the same day! I had gotten so anxious at my dogs reactions that I stopped going for walks during the day to avoid other animals. We dedicated every moment we had to working on our training with both the dogs and within one month the dogs were living in the same house! I will say I had doubts in the beginning simply because I just did not believe anything would help. Haley was AMAZING! She helped me build the confidence I had lost in myself and my dog. The dogs weren't exactly best buds after the first month, but they could sit next to each other calmly and that alone was such an accomplishment! We kept at all the things we had learned from training with Haley and it's been around 2 months now and they love each other! It is mind blowing to me still! They play together and lay right next to each other licking each other now!! I am able to take my dog on walks without panicking and we started going more places and doing more things as a pack! I finally feel in control of my household and it was the best blessing I could ask for! Sorry this is a mile long, but if you have a reactive dog and you're considering Sam Ivy for training I 100/10 recommend it! Be willing to put the time and dedication into the training your dog deserves and I can almost guarantee with Sam Ivy you will get amazing results!

After a few months of aggression from my 2 year old GSP and a few bad bites, I had enough and reached out to Sam Ivy K9 Consultants in desperation. We went with the intermediate on-leash program and had Nate as our trainer. I can't say enough great things about him or the program! Scout is a total new dog, and I know I can take him anywhere with the confidence that I am in control of the situation thanks to the tools I learned in the Sam Ivy program. I can attest that even the most skeptical will be 100% happy with the investment they make in this training, and you'll love your dog even more (if that's even possible!)

Our family welcomed a rescue Beagle into our home last year who was very sick. As he got better and got more comfortable with us, we realized that he was waiting for cues from us that we didn't know. In the absence of these cues, he would act out and became increasing anxious. He also seemed to hate baths. We contacted Sam Ivy and got connected with Thuylihn. She was the most amazing and responsive trainer. Within 2 days of getting our dog on the leash, he was responsive and far less anxious. She even helped us get him to take a modified bath outside involving a kiddie pool, 2 cups, and lots of blueberries. The kids love it. After graduation we left him with a dog sitter. He was great and even met us with the threshold commands when we came home without asking. What an awesome dog. Thanks so much, Thuylihn and Sam Ivy K9, for helping us connect with our dog.

I would highly recommend Sam Ivy! Not only did our pets need training, but so did we. Our Trainer was Haley Snyder. She was amazing!!! Haley was very knowledgeable and very patient with us in answering our million questions we had as dog owners. We can not thank her enough for helping us with training Milli and Mello!!

I highly recommend Sam Ivy K9 Consultants. Lia is my 5 yr old AmStaff/Lab mix. She is very anxious and this leads to aggressive behavior with other dogs and people she does not know. Her behavior hasn’t ‘mellowed’ with age but had gotten progressively worse. I decided to reach out for help and contacted Sam Ivy and got an immediate response. From the 1st consult I realized that I made the right decision. Maribel is our trainer and she is amazing. She is so knowledgeable and in tune with me and Lia and what we need. I’m in Texas and Maribel is in Florida so the the training is virtual which is even more impressive. We’ve only halfway through our training and I can take Lia on short walks, she spots and her focus is all right on me. I very highly recommend Sam Ivy and Maribel.

I learned about Sam Ivy K9 Consultants on the referral of my vet. My Roscoe is a 17 month old pit bull terrier that I wanted to be sharp! I know owning this breed of dog can come with many challenges simply due to the temperament and energy level of the breed. When Roscoe started to show aggression at the vet and around smaller dogs, I knew an intervention was needed. I even thought about surrendering him, but didn’t have the heart to. I enrolled in the Intermediate On-Leash training. Training with Sam Ivy K9 Consultants was a professional experience from the very first meeting. The price for the training is very affordable. In addition, the training sessions can be conveniently scheduled throughout your day to accommodate your schedule. Training meetings are held on Zoom making it easy for me to review the topics covered. My trainer Nate made me feel very comfortable and has an eagle eye for the specifics. Nate has also been available to answer questions outside of our sessions and is efficiently responsive on follow up, oftentimes giving me information or answers within hours. I appreciate the structure for the mechanics. I know for me to have a sharp dog, I and my dog must be trained together. We learn the command...and the next thing you know Nate asks us to show him what we know. It’s pop quiz and showtime...and it works excellently for memory recall. He doesn’t just tell you the answers. He engages you. It really keeps you on your toes. The format of the training is spot on! I can see marked differences in my Roscoe’s behavior from the beginning until now. Just trust the process. You truly won’t regret a single minute. I am anxious to see what else Roscoe and I can learn so that I can have the dog I have always dreamed of having. Thank you Sam Ivy K9 Consultants for providing such top notch service and turning the tables so that I can have the dog I have always dreamed of.