Team SamIvy

We are nothing but grateful to SamIvy and Hollie. Our sweet Nacho had become increasingly protective of us and our new home. So much so, we felt anxious when family and friends came over. Hollie was awesome! She patiently explained situations from Nacho's point of view. We now have the tools and knowledge to help Nacho acclimate to new people at his pace. Thank you for helping us keep our beautiful boy that brings us so much joy. Juliette & Angel T.

We had an amazing experience working with Hollie. From our very first interaction, she took the time to truly understand who Kalos was. She showed a genuine desire to learn about his past and what may have shaped his behavior. From the beginning, she was refreshingly honest and direct, in the best way possible. She set clear expectations, kept everything realistic, and brought a great sense of humor that made the entire process far less stressful and genuinely enjoyable. Before working with her, our dog struggled with reactivity toward his sister, which made daily life feel overwhelming. One of the biggest breakthroughs was how clearly she helped us understand his behavior. With her guidance, we were able to create better structure, establish clear boundaries, and see real progress in a short amount of time. Kalos has come such a long way. She also showed us how to properly introduce “Spot” and Kalos picked it up incredibly quickly. Another huge win was crate training. He used to hate his crate, but she helped us understand why he was reacting that way. Now he goes in with no problem at all. He just vocalizes his emotions a bit, which we now understand. She was also extremely knowledgeable when it came to introducing and using the e-collar. She took the time to clearly explain how and why it works, making sure we felt comfortable and confident using it in a way that was fair and effective for Kalos. Her training gave us a renewed sense of confidence and control. Having her support every step of the way truly made a difference. We’re incredibly grateful and would absolutely recommend her to anyone looking for an honest, effective dog trainer who truly cares about their work. We also knew that sending our pup to an in-person boarding program wasn’t the right fit for us, so having a virtual option with SamIvy was incredibly convenient and ultimately the best choice we could have made for Kalos.

Hollie at Samlvy Company is absolutely amazing! I have two Siberian Huskies with very different personalities, one high energy and strong willed, the other more reserved, and even through virtual training, she guided me with so much patience and expertise. She did not just train my dogs, she trained me too. Her guidance on leash control was a complete game changer. My dogs now walk beside me instead of pulling. Because of Hollie, I am already seeing such a positive difference in my dogs’ behavior. They are more disciplined, more attentive, and our walks are now enjoyable instead of stressful. Hollie is warm, professional, and truly cares. If you want real results, even through virtual training, I highly recommend her!

“Through Sam Ivy K9, we worked with Gina to help our Dogo Argentino, Mateo—two years old and around 100 pounds—who had aggression when in pain. After a tough night, we considered rehoming him, but Gina changed everything. She taught us proper leash techniques and rebuilt our trust. Now, Mateo loves his home, respects us, and responds to commands like ‘spot.’ He’s calm, no longer destructive, and Eddie and Mateo are best friends. The hands-on, at-home training kept us in control, and Mateo avoided the shelter. We couldn’t be more grateful!”