Personalized in-home dog training for you and your dog.
Private, one-on-one coaching with your own personal behavior expert, who guides you in real life and is a text or call away between sessions.
Book your free consultation with a dog behavior specialist and leave with a clear plan of action and a personalized quote.
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We teach you, so it lasts
We focus on teaching dog parents, instead of training the dog for you.
One-on-one coaching
Your own personal behavior coach and a customized plan built around your dog and your goals.
Taught in your real life
You learn the skills at home, where the behavior actually happens.
Support between sessions
Direct access to your coach by text or phone call, so you are never figuring it out alone.
When nothing else worked
Our clients often tell us this worked, even though everything else they tried didn't. It's not cookie-cutter sit-stay-come training. It's serious behavior modification.
Common questions
SamIvy training is owner-focused, highly personalized, and designed to go far beyond basic sit-stay-come obedience.
Instead of handing you generic advice, you work one-on-one with an experienced professional who shows you exactly how to communicate with your dog. We don’t just explain what to do, we watch you train in real time, correct things on the spot, and make sure you understand why each step works.
The result is clarity, confidence, and a dog that responds reliably in real-life situations, not just during practice.
We work with dog parents nationwide and are proud to be the highest-rated dog training program in the United States.
When you book your free consultation, you’ll be asked for your zip code so we can assign you to the right team members and make sure you receive the most relevant guidance and support.
We offer a wide range of structured training packages, designed to address different goals and behavior challenges.
We do not offer per-session pricing. Instead, we recommend a complete, personalized training plan that creates real, lasting change. During your free consultation, we’ll explain the available options and suggest a program that works for your dog and your budget.
Yes. Training takes place in and around your home, where your dog’s real-life behavior happens.
There’s no need to take your dog anywhere or send them away. The focus is on helping you create calm, reliable behavior in the environment where you and your dog actually live.
Yes. Many of our clients come to us after trying other training options without success.
Our approach is designed to address behavior at its root, not just manage symptoms. During your consultation, we will explain why this training works, even in cases where previous attempts have failed.
This is not a surface-level program. It is a structured system built specifically for real behavior change.
We work with all breeds, sizes, and ages, including puppies, adult dogs, and seniors. Our programs are especially effective for dogs with:
- Behavior challenges
- Anxiety or reactivity
- High energy or impulsivity
- Inconsistent obedience
- Household or real-world reliability issues
Every training plan is adapted to the dog in front of us. There is no one-size-fits-all approach.
If you follow your coach’s instructions, you will typically see changes in behavior quickly. Because you are actively training your dog from the very beginning, with real-time guidance and correction, you’re not waiting weeks to understand what works.
Long-term success depends on consistency. The difference is that, unlike many other training programs, you are never left guessing. You maintain the structure and the results because you were the one who built them from the start.
Your involvement is essential, but you’re never left on your own.
Most clients meet with their coach one to two times per week for one hour. Between sessions, your coach gives you clear “homework”: specific skills to practice, rules to implement, and adjustments to make at home. Plan to work with your dog at least 15 to 20 minutes per day.
Between sessions you always have direct access to your coach by text message, so questions get answered as they come up.
The best first step is a free, dedicated one-on-one consultation with one of our dog behavior specialists.
This conversation is educational. We’ll discuss your dog, your goals, and your challenges, and explain exactly what a SamIvy training program can do for you and your dog, so you can make an informed decision with confidence.
That’s exactly what the free consultation is for. The goal is to help you understand your options, what your dog actually needs, and whether a SamIvy training program is the right fit. Even if you decide not to move forward, you’ll leave with clarity and direction.
When your dog’s behavior feels out of control
If your dog is challenging you and ignoring every boundary you try to set, you are probably feeling:
Frustrated and helpless
The constant struggle wears you down, and you just don’t know how to change the situation.
Embarrassed and afraid
Your dog’s behavior is embarrassing, and maybe you are even afraid of what they will do next.
Guilty
You feel like you are not a good dog parent, and that you failed your dog.
To make matters worse, you may have hired a “professional” dog trainer, your dog learned a few obedience commands, and the core behavior issues did not change. Precious time, money and effort wasted, and the frustration only increases. You might start to think your dog is just “untrainable”.
Imagine if you could just tell your dog “no” and they would listen to you, every time, not just when they feel like it. A real companion, a team player.
3 common misconceptions about dog training
“I need a trainer to train my dog for me.”
False. If someone else trains your dog, your dog learns to respect that person, not you. Respect is not transferable. You must be actively involved from day one, minute one.
“My dog is a problem and needs to be fixed.”
False. There is nothing wrong with your dog. You treated your dog like you would treat your child, with the best intentions, but dogs don’t understand “human”. A lapse in communication made things turn sour.
“Obedience training will make my dog behave.”
False. “Sit”, “stay” and “come” will not eliminate core behavior issues. All the obedience your dog has learned goes out the window when your dog gets triggered or distracted.
An innovative approach that makes all the difference
Tried and tested to deliver lasting results. We have helped thousands of clients transform their relationship with their dogs.
Empowering dog owners
We teach you to communicate with your dog the right way, so your dog understands you and accepts the boundaries you set.
A solid foundation
Before any obedience work, we build trust and respect: your dog learns to focus on you, listen to you, and trust your leadership.
Expert guidance
Not a cookie-cutter video course. You work 1-on-1 with an experienced dog behavior expert, and your course is tailored to you.
Fast and lasting results with our expert dog behavior courses
Proper Pack Behavior Course
Aggression. Barking. Jumping. Chewing. Pulling. We’ve seen it all, and we fix it all. This is where good behavior begins.
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The Comprehensive Course
A total behavior make-over, built for owners who want it all. Full foundation, full obedience, full transformation.
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Off-Leash Course
Off-leash freedom, the ultimate goal. We build the foundation first, so when the leash comes off, you know they will listen.
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Service Dog Course
When reliability isn’t optional. Built for dogs that need to perform at any moment, in any situation.
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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.
SamIvy isn’t “just” Sam Ivy. It stands for a whole team of highly skilled dog behavior coaches, every one trained by Sam himself. Combined, we have helped more than 10,000 dog parents just like you.
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What happens after you book
We talk about your dog
A dog behavior specialist learns about your situation and goals.
You get a plan and a quote
A clear plan of action, with options that fit your budget.
You decide what's next
If it is the right fit, you start at home. If not, you still leave with clarity.