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Are you frustrated because your dog isn't listening? All the dog training didn't make a difference?

Let our expert Dog Behavior Coaches show you how to establish peace and harmony with your dog.

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Let's Talk About Your Dog!

Are you feeling helpless, anxious and ashamed because of your dog's aggression, separation anxiety, destructive behaviors, excessive barking, or pulling? You are not alone!

Schedule your Free Consultation with one of our Dog Behavior Experts today. In a 60 min no-obligations Zoom consultation you will learn:

  • Why your dog is behaving this way and exactly what to do about it

  • Why Virtual Dog Behavior Coaching will get you results - fast and easy - even when all other training attempts have failed

We Will Giude You To Peace And Harmony With Your Dog.

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You Don't Need a Dog Trainer - Our Dog Behavior Coaches get Lasting Results Fast

If your dog's behavior is out of control, they are challenging you and ignoring all the boundaries you are trying to set.

Hiring a dog trainer to teach them a few obedience commands will not solve the problem!

Instead you need to learn how to build a new relationship with your dog - one that is based on respect, trust and love.

In your Zoom training course with one of our experienced dog behavior coaches, you will get:

  • real insight into your dog's behavior and exactly how to change it

  • the training tools and techniques that professionals use

  • and the 1 on 1 guidance and instructions on how to use them the right way

Getting real results is fast and easy! And since you will have all the knowledge the results will last.

We focus on YOU!

If you let someone else train your dog for you, your dog will learn to respect and listen to that person - and not you.

All the behavior problems will come back right after the training ends. With our proven method, you are the one taking the reins.

Recorded Zoom Lessons

All of our dog behavior coaching sessions are done via Zoom and are recorded for you. You get your own client portal with access to your personal library of recorded lessons with your behavior coach.

But we don't stop there. When working with us, you can reach out to your personal trainer anytime with all additional questions you might have.

Work with Experienced Behavior Coaches

Depending on where you live, you might not have access to professional dog trainers with enough experience to help you fast and efficiently.

All our dog behavior experts have years of experience. With us, you can rest assured that you are always in the best hands.

In Home Dog Training

You will see real results when your dog can stay in a familiar environment and without the distracting presence of a stranger in your home.

Learn distraction-free with personal guidance by one of our experts. It's simply the best foundation for building a happier relationship with your dog.

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You will see Fast & Lasting Results with our Expert Dog Training Courses

Pack Behavior Training

This course is the solution for ALL dog behavior issues: No more aggression, jumping, barking, soiling, chewing, biting, digging, leash pulling, running away, whining...

You will learn how to gain control and establish peace. After that, the course is rounded off with On-Leash Obedience Training.

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Advanced Training

After laying a solid foundation of Proper Pack Behavior and Obedience Training, this program is for dog owners who want to take things to the next level.

In this advanced training, we will go outdoors into high-distraction settings - so we can ensure your dog performs perfectly under all circumstances.

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Off-Leash Training

If you want your dog to be outstanding, our Off-Leash Training is for you. As we focus on building a solid foundation first, you can feel confident your dog will listen once we take it off-leash.

This program is the perfect addition after your dog has passed our Proper Pack Behavior and On-Leash Obedience training successfully first.

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Puppy Training

Raising a puppy is both exciting and challenging - especially for first-time dog parents. Our Puppy Training course takes the guesswork out of the first few weeks.

This program is the perfect addition after your dog has passed our Proper Pack Behavior and On-Leash Obedience training successfully first.

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Service Dog Training

If you need your dog to be much more than a pet, we will teach you how to train your dog to become a reliable companion - a special training for dogs that need to perform at any moment.

Please be advised that not all dogs or handlers qualify for this kind of training. Book a free consultation with one of our experts today to learn how we can help you.

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Pack Behavior Training

This course is the solution for ALL dog behavior issues: No more aggression, jumping, barking, soiling, chewing, biting, digging, leash pulling, running away, whining...

You will learn how to gain control and establish peace. After that, the course is rounded off with On-Leash Obedience Training.

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Advanced Training

After laying a solid foundation of Proper Pack Behavior and Obedience Training, this program is for dog owners who want to take things to the next level.

In this advanced training, we will go outdoors into high-distraction settings - so we can ensure your dog performs perfectly under all circumstances.

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Off-Leash Training

If you want your dog to be outstanding, our Off-Leash Training is for you. As we focus on building a solid foundation first, you can feel confident your dog will listen once we take it off-leash.

This program is the perfect addition after your dog has passed our Proper Pack Behavior and On-Leash Obedience training successfully first.

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Puppy Training

Raising a puppy is both exciting and challenging - especially for first-time dog parents. Our Puppy Training course takes the guesswork out of the first few weeks.

This program is the perfect addition after your dog has passed our Proper Pack Behavior and On-Leash Obedience training successfully first.

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Service Dog Training

If you need your dog to be much more than a pet, we will teach you how to train your dog to become a reliable companion - a special training for dogs that need to perform at any moment.

Please be advised that not all dogs or handlers qualify for this kind of training. Book a free consultation with one of our experts today to learn how we can help you.

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Sam Ivy

Sam Ivy - Owner and Master Trainer With Over 30 Years of Experience

Don't give up on your dog! No matter how frustrated you may be at the moment - you can re-build your relationship with your dog. If your dog is not listening to you, it's not because there is something "wrong" with your dog. It's because no one has taught you how to control their behavior. My team and I are here to help. Together we will turn your dog into the ultimate canine companion.

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What no one else tells you about dog training

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Our Dogtastic FAQ section - in plain Human Language

How can I sign up?

To enroll in one of our training courses, please schedule a free consultation. The consultation gives us a chance to learn a bit more about your situation with your dog and what your training goals are. We will then make a suggestion for the training program that best fits your needs. You can start meeting with your personal dog trainer as soon as the next day in many cases.

Do the trainers come to the house in person?........................

No, all training happens virtually through Zoom or FaceTime. Your dog is so accustomed to technology that it won’t bat an eye at a talking phone or laptop, providing us the ability to see how your dog acts without our presence causing distraction. This approach allows us to model techniques and correct your form while providing you the biggest advantage: Your dog is learning from YOU. This means that you are earning your dog’s respect and you are learning the skills you need to create permanent results in your dog’s training.

Why In-Home Dog Training with the trainer visiting in person is not ideal:

  • Valuable time is wasted each session letting your dog acclimate to the trainer’s presence
  • Your dog may experience anxiety, fear, or aggression with a stranger in your home
  • Your dog may learn to respect the trainer  - but not you!
  • The training may regress once the trainer is no longer coming over to reinforce the skills
Do you offer boarding and training or training bootcamps?

No, we believe that separating the dog from the owner for training is the wrong approach and can be a costly mistake for two main reasons: Your dog’s temperament plays a vital role in what effect being completely severed from you, its home or den, and all things familiar will have: Some dogs are completely traumatized by the experience - even despite the attentive care of the trainer. Your dog may be kept in a crate for extended periods of time when not actively training and, as a result, may become depressed and stop eating. The other major issue with boarding and training is the fact that you, the owner, are not involved in the training. When the dog listens to the trainer, will that mean the dog will listen to you? Your dog may very well learn to respect the trainer, but unless the dog learns to also respect you, the obedience will never transfer to you and all gains made during “bootcamp” will soon be lost.

Why boarding and training is not ideal:

  • Your dog may not react well to being taken away from his home and human family
  • Your dog may be isolated or in a crate for extended lengths of time, causing depression and loss of appetite
  • Dogs learn best in familiar environments with familiar people, both of which aren’t present while boarding
  • The training may regress unless you learn how to reinforce the skills yourself
I have a citation from animal control/ a court order for my dog. Can you help?

Yes, we have handled many court cases before and we can provide you with all the necessary documentation.

Will this kind of training work for serious behavior issues like aggression?

When you are dealing with serious behavior issues like aggression and or destructive behaviors, it is especially important that you become an unquestioned authority in your dog’s eyes. To establish this role, you must educate your dog in its native language. We’ve developed a program that, through teaching you professional dog handling techniques, allows you to establish yourself as superior to your dog in the pack hierarchy. Your dog will begin to defer to your judgment in all of its decisions. This this frees your dog of worries about the safety of your pack and relieves it of the burden of making its own decisions - a state your dog will prefer.

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I have tried other training programs but nothing has worked. Is there any hope?

Pet stores, parks, and boarding facilities are all fundamentally flawed for dog training. They all contain new smells, distractions, and visual stimuli. It’s no wonder your dog can’t focus. Even if you bring a trainer into your home to teach your dog, now your dog has to acclimate to a new person in its den which can cause excitement, anxiety, aggression, or a mixture of these emotions—all of which are not ideal states of mind to be in for learning. You must be an unquestioned authority in your dog’s eyes. To establish this role, you must educate your dog in its native language. We’ve developed a program that, through teaching you proper dog handling techniques, allows you to establish yourself as superior to your dog in the pack hierarchy. Your dog will begin to defer to your judgment in all of its decisions. Not only will your dog understand what you want, but you will also receive 100% compliance. You should not have to say sit five times before your dog complies nor should your dog get back up before you give permission.

Can I switch to a different course?

Yes, our training programs are structured to allow you to easily upgrade to the next level of training once you are finished with your current course. To move on to the next level in training, you only have to pay the difference in price between the training courses.

What is the time commitment? How long does the training take?

You will meet with your trainer 2-3 times per week depending on your availability. We will do our best to accommodate your schedule - evening and weekend sessions are available. The training sessions are about an hour long. In addition, you should plan in about 30 minutes each day for “homework” to practice with your dog dog in between training sessions.The Proper Pack Behavior training course, which is the foundation for all other training programs, typically takes about 5-6 weeks to complete. But you should see a significant improvement in your dog’s behavior after just a handful of sessions.

Do you offer any discounts?

Yes, we offer military and first responder discounts. Please contact us for details.

What do the training sessions look like?

Please watch the following video to see how the training sessions look like:

1000+ Reviews of Dog Owners We Helped Building Better Relationships With Their Dogs

Our Team of Expert Dog Behavior Coaches Representing Over 100 Years of Experience

At Sam Ivy K9, we pride ourselves on having an outstanding team of expert canine behavior consultants with more than 100 years of combined experience. Every team member is determined and passionate about helping dog owners to form a new, healthy, and happy bond with their beloved canine companion.

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Dog Behavior Coach

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Dog Behavior Coach

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Sam Ivy

Owner & Master Trainer
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Enzo Gonzales

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Gina Avitabile

Dog Behavior Coach and Team Manager
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Miguel

Miguel Montealegre

Dog Behavior Coach and Team Leader
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Brett

Brett Duffy

Dog Behavior Consultant
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Haley

Haley Snyder

Dog Behavior Coach
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Jackie

Jacqueline Uharriet

Dog Behavior Coach and Team Leader
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Maribel

Maribel Pavarini

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Thuylinh Nguyen

Dog Behavior Coach
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Nate

Nate Childs

Dog Behavior Coach
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Freddy

Freddy Santiago

Dog Behavior Coach
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Emily

Emily Viola

Dog Behavior Coach
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Sam Ivy

Owner & Master Trainer

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Gina Avitabile

Dog Behavior Coach and Team Manager

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Enzo Gonzales

Dog Behavior Consultant

Harvey Furry co-worker

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Brett

Brett Duffy

Dog Behavior Consultant

Annabelle Furry co-worker

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Miguel

Miguel Montealegre

Dog Behavior Coach and Team Leader

Achiles Furry co-worker

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Jacqueline Uharriet

Dog Behavior Coach and Team Leader

Ace Furry co-worker

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Claudia Guaremas

Dog Behavior Consultant

Tesla Furry co-worker

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Haley Snyder

Dog Behavior Coach

Luna Furry co-worker

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Thuylinh Nguyen

Dog Behavior Coach

Cheza Furry co-worker

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Nate Childs

Dog Behavior Coach

Boo Furry co-worker

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Freddy Santiago

Dog Behavior Coach

Saphira Furry co-worker

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Emily

Emily Pennington

Dog Behavior Coach

Micah Furry co-worker

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Holli Kepschull

Dog Behavior Coach

Brodie Furry co-worker

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Emily Tahmassebi

Dog Behavior Coach

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Olivia Wilhoit

Dog Behavior Coach

Caspian Furry co-worker

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Maribel Pavarini

Dog Behavior Coach

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Quantreena Summers

Dog Behavior Coach

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Six of Many Success Stories From More Than 1,000 Happy Customers

[...] Topaz and I went to three different trainers before finally returning to Sam Ivy and once we started training with Sam Ivy everything changed. Topaz stopped having his tantrums [...]

Our experience with Sam Ivy has been a game-changer for us [...] We were dealing with so many issues from aggression towards other dogs and people to leash pulling I mean I couldn't even walk [...]

[...] We were in crisis mode with our puppy who was destroying things in our home, barking incessantly, nipping at our children, and when we came to Sam Ivy we saw within the first two classes immediate results [...]

[...] We have a nine-month-old golden doodle puppy he's about 55 pounds now [...] just within just a few weeks of training Gina has helped us a lot to get Coco to be a better family member [...]

[...] I was assigned Maribel as my trainer and we met together several times a week via Zoom [...] she would train me and watch me train my dog she was able to give me real-time corrections and feedback [...]

[...] we needed help with our two boxer dogs they're great dogs but typically high energy [...] we started working with our trainer Freddie on those behaviors on making sure they understood who was in charge [...]

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Jamil

Our dog had been showing signs of aggression and would absolutely attack our front door whenever a delivery driver would come to our house. We finally realized that we had to stop ignoring the problems and looked to Sam Ivy for help.

We were certainly skeptical about the Zoom training formats, WE WERE COMPLETELY WRONG. Our dog is a completely different pup now. He listens, doesn't try to attack dogs on walks, and he quietly sits as delivery drivers come to our door.

Jamil Daoud
Andi

I am so happy with SamIvy  and our trainer Maribel. I enrolled in the virtual proper pack course and I wished I would have done this so much sooner!

I loved the flexibility of the zoom classes. You have to be willing to put in the work, but my dog seems so much happier with structure in his life. Thank you SamyIvy!

Andi Manuilow
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