Dog Savvy Dog Training

Andrew is incredibly patient and has made such a huge difference with our dog, Gemma. We rescued her from a shelter at 5 months old, and she had zero training prior, so we truly didn’t know what to expect. His training style is flexible and genuinely fits any schedule, whether you’re busy or have more time to dedicate. In just a few weeks, Gemma feels like a completely different dog. She doesn’t just respond to commands — her entire temperament has changed. She’s calmer, more relaxed, and clearly more confident. After just a few training sessions, she hardly pulls at all on walks and there is rarely any tension on the leash. I’m confident that very soon we’ll be able to take her to public places without worrying about potential behavior issues. We’re excited to see the progress she continues to make in the coming weeks. Honestly, if Gemma had been like this from the start, we probably wouldn’t have needed training at all. We’re so grateful for the transformation Andrew has helped create.

We have a 4-year-old Great Pyrenees, Baylor, whose anxiety often shows up as reactivity. At 4, I honestly thought we had missed the window for training, but Andrew never wavered in his commitment to him. From the very first session, Andrew and Brittany listened to our concerns and created a plan that truly worked. In just a few sessions, we saw real improvement. We’ve built such a strong foundation that things we once thought were quirks are now completely manageable—Baylor can relax on the couch without barking at a passersby, and on walks he stays calm regardless of people and dogs passing by. With traditional training, the biggest thing we got was that he could “sit,” but with Dog Savvy, the best outcome has been what we DON'T see anymore: his explosive reactivity. Baylor is a complete 180 of the dog we had at the beginning and is so much more relaxed and happier. Seeing him be able to navigate life without hitting the panic button instantly has been the most amazing thing to witness. The tools and guidance provided is easy to implement and flexible to YOUR lifestyle as opposed to implementing a practice that isn't sustainable. I love that we're able to do simple but SUPER effective drills with as little as 10-15min in our own home. I only wish we had started with Dog Savvy sooner. They genuinely care about your dog—I can’t recommend them enough!

Andrew is by far the most knowledgeable and uplifting dog trainer Ive encountered! He not only takes the time to assess your personal needs but also, with his community page and online sessions, introduces you to others who are going through the steps as well! He is encouraging and thorough and the way he teaches really helps establish your role in your doggies life! My husband and I have taken what we have learned and used those skills repeatedly even after our training had concluded. So all in all we couldn't recommend Dog Savvy and their tools, more!

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!

I am SO grateful I found Dog Savvy for myself & my dog. I put Owen in the 4 week board and train program and it absolutely changed my life. Andrew and Brittany loved my dog as their own which made me so happy, and the weekly training sessions made me feel super confident and way more equipped to be a first time dog mom. Owen was super reactive to other dogs, barking all through the night, jumping, and biting like crazy. This training really showed me how to communicate with my dog and simply how to be more patient and understanding. They’re always there when I need help, questions, or feedback. I really couldn’t recommend them enough. Plus- look at the cutest picture of all time that they took of Owen the day before his 1st birthday/ the day that he came home from board and train! Thank you Andrew & Brittany - y’all are the absolute best.