Our son told us about his experience at SMS and suggested we try it with Tove, our German Shepherd puppy. She learned commands easily but was very reactive around dogs and people she didn’t know. I had high expectations given the cost. I have not been disappointed. Sam has done an amazing job! She showed us how an e-collar can be helpful if used correctly. Tove is excited when it’s time to go to class. She is more calm overall since she learned how to stay focused in new situations. Sam knew when to be patient and when to introduce new distractions. She has trained Tove around several other dogs which has helped a lot. Sam has also made suggestions for how we can continue to make progress at home and encourages us to contact her with questions. I would definitely recommend the training at SMS.