Sam Ivy K-9 Consultants offers excellent dog training services. I have a Doberman we started off leash training when he was 3-4 months old. From the initial consultation to the final training session I have nothing but positive things to say. Our trainer was Alexis, she was extremely knowledgeable and always had answers to any questions we had. We also had a 2 year old and Alexis was always understanding and helpful performing the training with a toddler around. I would highly recommend this company to anyone wanting to get excellent dog training.

Before training, I was unable to walk my 4 year old german shepherd on leash because of her pulling and running. After training with Miguel, I can now walk my dog off leash and she responds to commands. I cannot thank Miguel and Sam Ivy enough. Miguel knew how to reign my dog in, and did so with compassion and understanding. They are true professionals and get results...simply the BEST!!!!

We would like to share a great experience we had with Joel Frawley at Sam Ivy trainers. He was wonderful with our English Bulldog, Tank. He helped us to understand and apply a process that turned every bad behavior around for our pup. We couldn’t be happier with the results. Thank you Joel and Sam Ivy for helping our family with our Tank .

We just finished the on leash intermediate training and are very pleased. We are a family of 6 with 4 children under 11. It was important, after we rescued Karly that she was able to fit into our family and lifestyle. Madina came in and taught us everything we needed to know about having a well behaved, well mannered dog. Madinas' knowledge of dogs and their behaviour surpasses her years. She is a fantastic trainer and a wonderful person. Its lovely to see someone who found their calling. The kids adored her too. We are sorry to hear she's leaving the Tampa area but know she will spread her knowledge and love of dogs wherever she lands. Thanks Sam Ivy!

We are so happy we made the choice to use Sam Ivy! We adopted a pitbull mix a couple of years ago. At first she was very shy, but became increasingly aggressive towards other dogs. After escaping our fenced backyard and attacking another dog, we started to lose all hope and almost gave up on her. We heard great things about Sam Ivy and decided to give it a chance. Our trainer, Thuylinh has been amazing and really helped us restore our confidence as dog owners. I’m very happy to say that our dog is now a total joy to be around! I can now walk my dog without any pulling AT ALL and without the fear of her going after another dog. I almost didn’t think it was possible, but we now have such a well behaved dog thanks to the tools and training we received. Thank you Thuylinh!!

We have had a great experience working with Maribel. She is professional, organized, patient and very accommodating to our schedules. Maribel worked and guided us side by side giving us clear instructions and explained the how and why of Sam Ivy’s training program. Maribel’s guidance and yes the homework, assisted us in Connoli’s good behavior habits. The techniques are simple and effective. Cannoli is a smart little girl and she loves working with Maribel, she knows how to handle our puppy, now 5 months old. She provides tools and techniques on training but ultimately it is the responsibility of the owner to instill these behaviors . Consistency is the key. Thank you Maribel. We are looking forward to the next phase of Cannoli's training.

We started Sam Ivey training with Haley 5 weeks ago with our 11 week old giant schnauzer. After a great consultation with Enzo, we decided on Intermediate On Leash training. Louise was quickly growing in both size and aggression, and we needed help. Haley came in and saved the day! Initially, our target behaviors were that she was nipping/biting us and furniture, a terror to walk on a leash, and basically ran our house. Enzo summed it up for me during our consultation when he said, "it sounds like you kind of are on edge thinking about what will she do next". Yes. We were matched with caring and sweet Haley and I'm so glad we were! Not only was Haley prompt (early every time!), but she was kind and caring and loving and knowledgeable and answered every single question that we had. I liked how she paraphrased what I was asking - "so you're asking me ..." so everything was clear! She listened to our Louise... the first night we introduced the prong collar was tough. Louise retreated to a corner. Haley was warm and suggested we do the training indoors instead of venturing outdoors which eased my worries so much! The prong collar and e-collar have been an immense help. Yes there are judgy McJudgies in our neighborhood who scoff at the tools we use, but my question to them would be... "Does your dog sit and wait while focusing on your face if you stop to talk to someone? Silently? Does your dog sit when you stop to cross an intersection and not move until you say the words OK? Does your dog heel and not pull incessantly on the leash? Well then move along and keep your Judgies to yourself b/c my dog, after 5 weeks of intense training, is a different dog. She stops at transitions from tile to carpet and waits for my okay. She stays on "spot" (a carpet square) despite distractions of my 13 year old running past banging the treat tin. She sits, stays, comes, she stays in that stay position until we give an "okay" command. The most important thing though, is the freedom we have with her now. She no longer nips and bites us. She realizes that focusing on US and understanding that WE are alpha dog has its benefits also. She cuddles when we invite her. She doesn't counter surf. She is a loving and calm puppy. And she's only 16 weeks old! I could not more highly recommend the Sam Ivey training program. I personally have adored our sessions with Haley who always greets us with a smile and an agenda and a sheet of review to remember what to practice. One final tip too... if you aren't ready to put in the work, don't invest in this training. If you want the dog that I have described - a loyal companion - then know that the training extends beyond what the trainer teaches you. She doesn't train the dog. She trains YOU. I would even sometimes want to defer to her, but she'd calmly give me the command of how to do it so that I was comfortable doing it. 5 stars for Sam Ivey and for Haley!

I am in week two of trading my Aussie doodle who started at 10weeks. My trainer is Gina. I can not say enough about Gina and this program. If you can wrap you head around you are being trained and you work with your dog all you will have is success. I would recommend this group to anyone wanted a respectful obedient dog as a family member. We are heeling with a sit when I stop coming when called, staying focused when ask to focus, following with hand signals, sitting with hand signals and working in stay while I walk circles around her. More to come. Gina is the best I am so great full for your guidance as I train my pup.