Dog Savvy Dog Training

A few months ago, our family welcomed a tiny 8-week-old mini-dachshund named Oliver into our lives. Ollie is very adorable and has an enormous personality, however, he came from a large litter and exhibited excessive mouthing, restlessness, and boundless energy. While we anticipated some puppy challenges, Ollie's behavior was incredibly overwhelming, and prevented us from having him in the same room as our 8-year-old son for too long, and not at all with our 2.5-year-old Lab/Shepard mix. Feeling frustrated and at a loss on what to do, we reached out for help when he was 11 weeks old. Through the magic of Google, we discovered Andrew and Brittney from Dog Savvy, and their impact was immediate. During the initial call, Andrew's insightful questions about both dogs and our family dynamics impressed us. He took the time to grasp the nuances of each dog's personality, and within a week of starting private lessons in our home, we began witnessing positive changes. Andrew's ability to explain complex behavioral concepts in a relatable manner made the training not just effective but enjoyable. A few weeks into private training, we took a good hard look at our progress, chaotic schedules, and summer break from school and decided to go all-in and enroll now 17-week-old Ollie in Dog Savvy’s 5-week board and train program. Board and Train is a game-changer, we were making steady progress during private lessons, but this put us into hyper-speed. While Ollie was with Dog Savvy, and we were able to focus on doing the same training work with our other dog in preparation for his return. The communication during this period was outstanding. We received photo and video updates along with explanations of their training methods. Andrew and Brittney not only transformed Ollie but also educated us on how to support his progress. His interactions with other dogs improved, he learned to relax in new situations, and his leash manners became impeccable. We’ve had him back home for a few weeks, and now Ollie is a well-adjusted and confident puppy. The transformation has been magical, he chills out, plays nice with and without us, and snuggles up on the couch like a boss. Before training, he wouldn’t even let us near him without biting or being on edge. Andrew and Brittney's training, patience, and understanding were integral to this change. I’m convinced they have super powers. In addition to all the positives we’ve seen in Ollie’s development, the training we received has been life changing. We now confidently read and understand both of our dogs' behaviors and can effectively support them. Dog Savvy's approach goes beyond training dogs; it empowers dog parents. Dog Savvy has been a lifesaver for our spirited puppy. Ollie’s transformation from a chaotic ball of energy to a well-mannered little charmer is a testament to Andrew and Brittney's expertise. Their personalized approach, clear communication, and dedication has been amazing. We're immensely grateful for the positive impact they've had on Ollie and our whole family.

I have a golden retriever named Maisy, and originally reached out to Andrew and Brittany having already undergone some training but not really seeing results. Maisy had issues with mouthiness, digging, restlessness, counter-surfing…you name it! The biggest concern was the mouthiness & the “oh, she’s a puppy” and “she’ll grow out of it” response I was getting from other trainers wasn’t acceptable because it was really damaging to our relationship! I was frustrated because I felt like I tried everything and didn’t see improvement, and all I wanted was to sit on the couch with Maisy and well, have my golden be a golden, haha! I started with one-on-one training until Andrew suggested that Maisy really needed full attention/training (which was hard with my work schedule) & so when she was about 9-10 months, we all decided to put her through their board and train program! Her being my baby and best friend I was really hesitant, but Brittany and Andrew did such a great job staying connected— sharing videos, photos, her progress, and helped me prepare for her return back home! She’s been out of training now for a little over 3 months and is doing great. Training is something that never stops, and we still have things to work on, but overall Maisy is a calmer, happier dog and me too! It makes such a difference when you can actually enjoy each other rather than constantly feel frustrated and tense and life lately has been so great! The picture attached is from the day I brought her home from B&T and the fact that she could just sit with me calmly in the yard without digging, barking or zooming around was a HUGE WIN! I am forever grateful to Andrew and Brittany & would never have the knowledge I do now if I hadn’t found Dog Savy! Their approach actually works because they look at how the dogs are emotionally feeling/responding to things rather than just teaching commands/obedience training! Although they do that too!

Andrew and Brittany are some of the best dog trainers in the business. My dog and I have been working with them for almost 5 months now and have seen some amazing results (i.e. I can now call my dog back to me outside, off-leash, with distractions)! I first approached Andrew because my pup struggles with reactivity, especially on leash. Because of her breed I wanted to make sure this issue was a resolved in order to be a better pittie representative and to give her a better quality of life. Andrew and Brittany’s style of training is unlike any more traditional method, but it is so much EASIER and more EFFECTIVE. My dog’s behavior has shifted at a core level. She is more calm, responsive, and relaxed then she was when we first started. Not to mention, we don’t actively “train” for more than 30 minutes a day. I highly recommend Dog Savvy to anyone looking for a trustworthy dog trainer who not only knows their stuff, but who can train you to help your dog shift behaviors at a core level. Not only that, but Brittany and Andrew are kind, compassionate people and they truly love what they do!

This trainer has a zero tolerance policy for rescheduling due to illness during COVID, this is not communicated on their website or during the onboarding process. If you fall ill and have to quarantine + move your appointment they will terminate their contract with you. Update: DO NOT GO THROUGH THIS TRAINER! The owner requested I take this review down. I asked if they were changing or updating this policy and they stated they are not. They proceeded to send me insulting texts because of posting honest feedback around their cancelation policy. Their response was wildly unprofessional and disgusting.