Dog Training Lees Summit, Kansas City

DOG TRAINING

Smartypaws practices the most successful, scientifically proven, positive reinforcement dog training methods.

Smartypaws offers training packages that include the whole family! Customized sessions for parents, pups and children (ages 4+).

Smartypaws prepares expecting families with dogs, and those that support them, for life with baby.

Family Dog Training
20 June 2019
What do you do if you have a dog who needs to learn some manners, has a few behaviors you’re not pleased with, is scared to leave the house, or maybe you just want to try a new sport or skill with your canine companion? Of course, you call a dog trainer! But, what kind of dog trainer do you enlist? All dog trainers are not created equal and it’s important to find the right one for your job. Just as you wouldn’t use a screwdriver to hammer a nail, you won’t fair well if your dog trainer isn’t knowledgeable and experienced in the areas that you and your dog need assistance.
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Helping Good Family Dogs Be Their Best
29 May 2019
Dogs and people have many similarities. Yet, we are also very different. From greeting rituals to play styles and communication, there are just some things we do not have in common with our canine companions. Recently, I spoke with *Colleen Perry of Pawsitively Waggin’ on the topic of “good dogs”, and brought to light how some of these differences influence relationships with our family pets.
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