Welcome to the SMART DOGS website!  


We want to help you have a Successful, Motivated And Reliably Trained DOG!


   

SMART DOGS provides Dog Training & Behavior Consultation services in a wide range of areas for All Types of Dogs. 


We have the Knowledge and the Hands-On, Dog-Training Experience to help you with your Dog.


Whether your Dog is a Purebreed or Mixed Breed, a Puppy, an Adolescent, an Adult, or a Senior, we can assist you with his training.  Whether your Dog needs help with Basic Manners, Walking Nicely on Leash, House-Training, or preparing for the AKC Canine Good Citizen test or a Therapy Dog test, we can Help You with Your Training Goals. 


Perhaps your Dog is sometimes a Fiesty Fido, a Reactive Rover, or a Cautious Canine.  We can help with that, too - we Specialize in the Modification of Aggressive and/or Shy Behavior.


We currently offer In-Home Private Lessons so we can help you Train your Dog in the Comfort of your own Home, Yard and Neighborhood. 


Group Classes coming soon...!  Construction of SMART DOGS' spacious Dog Training Facility to be complete Spring 2010!  Stay tuned for our New Rates, Class Descriptions, Class Schedules, and more. 


SMART DOGS Training Facility will offer classes, workshops, camps, and seminars, and will also be bringing you Internationally known Positive Reinforcement Trainers. 


*07/16/2010 construction update - The slab was poured today!  See SMART DOGS facebook page for photos (link is below).  The building will start going up in about a week.  After that, the electrical goes in, fence goes up, etc.  We are closer every day to having our WONDERFUL new Training Facility for You and your Dogs to Enjoy!  "Thank You" for your continued support and understanding during this construction project. *

* 05/22/2010 update on our Training Building - weather has the Builder a bit behind schedule,  but we're hoping for a completion date July/August.  Those of you on our Waiting List will be contacted when the first Class Schedules are drawn up.  Thank You for your continued Support and Patience. *

SMART DOGS promotes Responsible Dog Ownership and uses Force-Free, Dog-Friendly, Positive Reinforcement-based methods.   

SMART DOGS is based in the Arkansas River Valley near Van Buren, AR and we are proud to serve Van Buren, Fort Smith, Alma, Greenwood and the surrounding Communities. 


SMART DOGS' Owner & Trainer is Mary A. Gilbreth, Ph.D. (see Resume & About Me).


Member:
   Association of Animal Behavior Professionals
   Association of Pet Dog Trainers (Greeter for State of Arkansas) 
   Therapy Dogs International, Inc. 
   Los Alamos Dog Obedience Club 
   Doggone Safe (a non-profit dedicated to Dog-bite Prevention)
   Dog Scouts of America, Troop #191, Troop Leader
   Certified Evaluator for the AKC Canine Good Citizen Program

Watch SMART DOGS' youtube channel  www.youtube.com/user/plumwoodposse

Join SMART DOGS on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/SMARTDOGSDogTraining

~  Trust ~ Leadership ~ Positive Reinforcement ~ Happy Owners ~ Happy Dogs ~