DOG TRAINING
Smartypaws practices the most successful, scientifically proven, positive reinforcement dog training methods.
Kids & Canines
Smartypaws offers training packages that include the whole family! Customized sessions for parents, pups and children (ages 4+).
PUPS & PARENTHOOD
Smartypaws prepares expecting families with dogs, and those that support them, for life with baby.
Blog
Helping Good Family Dogs Be Their Best
29 May 2019Read MoreDogs 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.
Do You Have Skills? Dog Aware Skills, That Is.
24 April 2019Read MoreNational Dog Bite Prevention Week occurs each year during the second full week of April. The goal is to educate the public about ways to prevent dog bites to themselves, their families, and communities. This year, Smartypaws had the privilege of hosting daily Dog Aware discussions with colleagues from around the U.S. and Canada. We started off the week talking to the Founder of Family Paws Parent Education, Jennifer Shryock B.A. CDBC, about Creating Dog Aware Generations.
WHY US
- Positive reinforcement training
- Certified AKC CGC and S.T.A.R. Puppy Evaluator
- Over 15 years experience
- Works with all breeds and sizes
- Experienced with blind and deaf dogs
- Convenient, customized, and personalized training
- Licensed Educator for Family Paws Parent Education
- Registered, licensed and insured