Our trainer, Gina, had been amazing. She is always on time and available to answer all of our questions anytime. I admit, I was hesitant about a completely virtual training program, but it has been amazing. This program is a lot of work for both the dog and the human, so if you’re not willing to put in the work and understand that training is everyday, then this may not be for you. There are many nights my puppy and I are in bed by 7:00pm because of the mental stamina required with this training. I have learned how to set boundaries and enforce them and my puppy has become more confident and relaxed now that he knows who is in charge. I am so glad I found Sam Ivy. He has brought serenity in our home with my five month old lab who was a wild child prior to starting training.

I cannot stress how amazing this program is, and how great my trainer (Thuylinh Nguyen) was. I had just adopted my dog Franki (4 year old Great Pyrenees mix), and she was not adjusting well to being left at home alone when I was going to work. She has separation anxiety, as is common with most shelter dogs. She would bark and whine the entire time I was gone. It was so bad, my apartment complex was ready to kick me out if I couldn’t find a way to make her stop. Thuylinh was able to help me successfully crate train Franki, and now I can confidently leave her at home to go to work, knowing she will not bark or disturb the neighbors. Also, walks with Franki were a nightmare. She would pull, lunge at other dogs, and even just stop and lay down in the middle of the walk. Being a Pyrenees, she is incredibly stubborn and would not listen to me. One time on a walk, I was left stranded for 45 minutes because Franki refused to get up (and since she’s 85 lbs, I couldn’t carry her.) Since completing the Advanced On Leash program with Thuylinh, Franki is a model dog. She does not pull, lunge at other dogs, or lay down. Most importantly, she listens to me. Franki is no longer incredibly reactive when encountering new situations because she has learned to trust me through this training. The best part about all of this is that every single session was done virtually and in the comfort of my home. If you want high quality dog training and knowledgeable trainers, this is the program for you. You will be given the tools to be the alpha, and your dog will learn to respect you. Everyone will be happier for it!