Clientele

A quietly notable pack.

Most of the families we serve, you will never read about here. Discretion is part of the service, extended to every guest and every household. A few names you may recognize; they are shared with their blessing.

Notable clients

Camila Cabello, performing artist and Pack Leader Dogs client.
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Camila Cabello

Performing Artist

Minka Kelly, actress and Pack Leader Dogs client.
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Minka Kelly

Actress

Debra Messing, actress on Will and Grace, whose dog Henry stayed with the pack.
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Debra Messing

Actress, Will & Grace

Bethenny Frankel of the Real Housewives of New York, owner of Biggy and Smallz.
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Bethenny Frankel

Real Housewives of NY

Vinny Guadagnino of MTV's Jersey Shore, a Pack Leader Dogs client.
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Vinny Guadagnino

MTV’s Jersey Shore

Dina Manzo of the Real Housewives of New Jersey, owner of G and Little Mama.
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Dina Manzo

Real Housewives of NJ

Ninja, professional gamer and Pack Leader Dogs client.
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Ninja

Professional Gamer

Dexter Lawrence of the New York Giants, a Pack Leader Dogs client.
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Dexter Lawrence

NY Giants

Kyle Palmieri of the New Jersey Devils, a Pack Leader Dogs client.
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Kyle Palmieri

New Jersey Devils

Julian Love of the New York Giants, a Pack Leader Dogs client.
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Julian Love

NY Giants

DJ Camilo of Hot 97 New York, a Pack Leader Dogs client.
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DJ Camilo

Hot 97 NY

Mariale, influencer and Pack Leader Dogs client.
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Mariale

Influencer

The index is excerpted. Most entries remain private.

Referrals

Referred by Cesar Millan. Chosen by families who could go anywhere.

Steve Del Savio and Cesar Millan side by side in a hillside garden, a brindle and white pit bull licking Cesar's cheek.
Steve Del Savio and Cesar Millan.
From the roster

One afternoon in Malibu.

For two years, Dina Manzo’s cats lived in a separate part of the house from her dogs. Steve was in Malibu working with Cesar Millan, and set aside an afternoon for her household.

“The fact that my cats had to be in a separate part of the house from the dogs since my bullies attacked Grandma Wrinkles 2 years ago broke my heart… Now look at them just chillin together!”

“In under 3 hours my ‘lunatic’ bully G and his new copy cat sister lil mama broke all of their bad habits. I admit it, it was mostly my bad habits… I learned how important it is to be the pack leader and to be mindful of MY energy with them.”

“I couldn’t believe the transformation in such a short period of time!! … the method we were taught is simple, not mean or cruel at all and is actually so good for them.”

Dina ManzoReal Housewives of NJ · G, Little Mama and the cats

From the roster

Structure, boundaries and behavioral success.

Bethenny Frankel’s two rescues, Biggy and Smallz, struggled to interact with other dogs, pulled on their leashes and could not stop barking. Her account of what changed is best given whole, in her own words.

“Steve is terrific to work with!! My two rambunctious rescues, Biggy and Smallz, are high energy and easily the cutest dogs on the planet. However, they were struggling to interact with other dogs, had difficulty walking on their leashes, and couldn’t stop from barking. Steve was able to establish structure, boundaries and behavioral success.”

“Not only are my dogs obeying commands and taking direction, but they are also happier and more stimulated by their Pack Leader regimen. Steve and his team even helped train my staff! With my busy schedule, I can always count on Pack Leader to take the boys in while I’m traveling. I always know and trust that they are in good hands, receiving lots of love and exercising nonstop.”

“Do not hesitate to reach out if you need help with your dogs… I seriously don’t know what I would’ve done without Steve’s intervention. I highly recommend Pack Leader services because this team is truly excellent.”

Bethenny FrankelReal Housewives of NY · Biggy & Smallz

Bethenny Frankel, whose rescues Biggy and Smallz trained with Pack Leader Dogs.
Bethenny Frankel.
Beyond the ranch

The wider pack.

The fuller stories are told by the owners, in their own words.

Admissions

Every name here began with an application.

Celebrated or not, every family begins the same way. You will hear from us within one business day.

Notes from the ranch, a few times each season.