We got our new addition to the family from the Humane Society. The dog, Rusty, was a 6 month old mixed breed. He was classified as friendly, easy going and good around other dogs. When we got him home (he had just been neutered) he was calm and sleepy. Several hours later he turned into a dynamo. He would not stop jumping on us and everything else in sight. No matter what we did, we could not control him. We figured he needed exercise. After a 2 mile walk he would continue with his uncontrollable antics. We took him to the dog park so he could run with other dogs. This turned out to be a disaster as he would start jumping on the other dogs and eventually this would lead to fighting. We decided to build a large fenced in play area in the back yard. When we let him out he would start digging holes. He could dig a 12 inch deep hole in 5 seconds. The only thing we could do was walk him 10 times a day. We contacted a dog trainer and, using her methods could control him as long as we kept rewarding him with snacks. As soon as the we stopped giving him snacks he reverted back to his spazzy self. When we took him to our Vet, she advised giving him some serious training and referred us to Sam Ivy Consultants. From the first day when our trainer Blas took over we knew we were saved and within a week we saw the change in our dog. He is still the lovable affectionate dog he always was but he does not jump on people or counters, does not dig holes, does not pull during walks, does not continually bark at nothing, does not nip at your heels when you walk. He is well mannered and a joy to have. Blas is an excellent trainer and very professional. If you call this company and get a trainer 1/2 as good as our trainer, Blas, you are in luck. I most highly recommend this company to anyone who has a dog they cannot control. Thank you Blas and Sam Ivy.

Exactly what we needed and we can’t wait to continue what we’ve learned! Thanks to amazing Alexis, our year-old German Shepard, Fenway, is no longer running our lives like he was for the first 9 months of his existence. We went from not being able to control Fen walking on the leash to being able to walk with him side-by-side off leash in a public space! Everywhere we go we get wonderful compliments on how well behaved our boy is and we always direct our thanks to Alexis and Sam Ivy. The most interesting part of this process was that we as owners had to train ourselves just as much, if not more, than the dog itself and I think that is a crucial part in ensuring consistency and longevity of good behavior. I have seen so many costly programs do with the work without the involvement of the owner and it never sticks. We are so thankful for Alexis and her dedication to Fen and US. It has helped our lives tremendously and we are forever grateful!

Absolutely worth the time and every penny. Blas helped us quickly learn how to properly correct what we thought was impossible behavior. He likely helped us save our dog's life. We were blown away at how quickly we stopped the barking and mayhem caused by the doorbell. Cats and delivery people are no longer distractions and triggers of aggressive behavior. This outfit is legit, and staff like Blas are hard to comer by these days. They really care and it shows in their results.

Joel was amazing! We just bought a golden doodle puppy and wanted him trained so we can take him with us wherever we go. The training was very effective at getting him to stop mouthing (biting my fingers) and getting him to listen and respond to commands. I would highly recommend this company. Joel was friendly and listened to what we wanted to work on each week. A real pleasure to work with!

I would like to take this opportunity to thank Sam Ivy K9 consultants and my trainer BLas for helping me with my German Shepard Caspi!Caspi is a different dog all around she is fun to walk her bad behavior is a thing of the past.I highly recommend Sam Ivy this training system works and is effective.Blas was very professional always on time he answered all my questions with care and attention.Again thank you Sam Ivy and thank you Blas you have helped make our house a happy home.Blas taught me that a well trained dog is a happy home and he was very correct.

What an amazing team of professionals. I was very uncertain about the training tools used when I sat down with Sam for our initial consultation for my new rescue puppy who was running a bit crazy and I was in fear he might harm my cats, as well as some other behavioral concerns . Like most people, I viewed some of the tools as cruel/punishing. However, after Sam explained and educated me further, I understood that what I have had an opinion on, may not be correct. I hired them... and in stepped our trainer Miguel. First off, Miguel has a very professional, relaxed yet authoritative manner. Not only did my dog connect with Miguel, my whole household did. My puppy made a turn around after the first session. While the collars I initially hated were all there, I found that my dog didn't even need them as he understood the commands and these are there for preventative measures, not to punish him in any way. I also learned, that my dog knew what he was supposed to do all along, and it was me that needed the training more then him. The lessons my whole family learned along this process were life changing. We saw immediate changes and shifts in behaviors as our household came together. We ended up going all the way with our dog and training him to be a service dog. We trained in supermarkets, the airport and various places that were so exciting and challenging for our pup who just embraced the whole process. By the end of our training, my cats had also learned some of the commands just from observing. I can not express my thankfulness enough to Sam Ivy for convincing me during our long conversation which he didn't hesitate to spend with me, and ultimately bringing me Miguel. If you are uncertain, take it from me, this is the right team. You want someone to train you to handle your dog and the most rewarding part....the bond you will create with your dog is deeper then you can even fathom once you complete.

After being told by multiple people that my 8 month old Pitbull should be euthanized and that there wasn’t a way to fix her aggression. I came across Sam Ivy and I could honestly say this training saved my dogs life and made mine way easier. My trainer Blas did a great job fixing my dogs aggression and overall behavior. Before this training I wasn’t allowed to go on car rides with my dog, have people over, take her to parks, get near her while she had a chew bone, get near her food. With the help of Blas all of these things were fixed. My dog no longer shows signs of aggression towards guests, or strangers out on walks and public places, no longer digs holes outside in the backyard, or demonstrates food aggression. I felt skeptical about this in the beginning but I could honestly say everything was all worth it. This training was my last hope, and I couldn’t be any happier about the fact that I won’t ever have to be in a situation where my dog would have to be given away.

I have a 4 year-old boxer that weighs 90 lbs (I weigh 120 lbs) that I never thought I would gain control over. Dizzy is stubborn and NEVER listened to me. He would growl and bark at every truck, person, and animal that would walk by the window. I barely ever considered taking him for walks because it was honestly embarrassing how much he pulled me around. And worst of all, I stressed about and avoided having people over to my house because I couldn't predict if he was going to try to bite their head off or just lick them to death. Finding Sam Ivy was seriously a life saver. They understood exactly what I was going through from the consultation. Then they sent Miguel to me, who was awesome! He was very helpful and easy to work with. He showed me all the tools and tricks for intermediate on leash training! Dizzy now listens to me, does not growl or bark at the window when I am home, having people over is not an issue, and he NEVER even tries to pull me on the leash, no matter what or who is there to distract him !!! Cannot recommend Sam Ivy enough!