Whether you’d like to teach your Dog Basic Manners, want to Advance your Dog’s Skills to the next level, need assistance with a Behavioral Issue like Aggression or Shyness, need help House-training your Dog, or want to teach your dog to do Amazing Tricks, SMART DOGS can help.
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It has long been known that intimidation, pain and force are not required in order to train a dog, regardless of whether the dog is a Pet dog, a Performance dog, a Canine Athlete, a Show dog, a Police/K9 dog, a Therapy Dog, or a Service/Assistance dog.
In addition, intimidation, pain and force based methods far too often create more problems than they solve; problems such as anxiety, fearfulness, aggression, shutting down, inability to learn, and fear of owner and/or environment.
These are just a few of the reasons SMART DOGS prefers to use and teach only Dog-Friendly, Up-to-Date, Positive Reinforcement-based training, in particular "real" Clicker Training. We create a pain-free Learning Environment where Dog Training is Fun for the Humans AND the Dogs. CLICK!
  
  
SMART DOGS offers Dog Training and Behavior Modification services to assist you with a wide range of topics including:
~ Puppy Development (Early / Critical Socialization and Puppy Basics)
~ Basic Manners & Obedience (for Perfect Pets and also Competitive Dog Sports: AKC Rally, Formal Obedience, etc.),
~ Focus/Attention,
~ Walking on Leash,
~ Establishing Leadership,
~ Recall (Coming when Called),
~ Crate training,
~ House training,
~ Modification of Aggressive and/or Shy Behavior,
~ Preparing for AKC Canine Good Citizen and/or Therapy Dog Tests,
~ Conditioning Dog to enjoy Nail Trimming, Bathing, Brushing, Grooming & Handling,
~ Managing a Multi-Dog household,
~ Kids, Dogs & Safety and Dog Bite Prevention,
~ Selecting a New Dog & Introducing him to the Family,
~ Stress in Dogs,
~ Understanding Canine Body Language,
~ Discussion of Popular Misconceptions and Myths in Dog Training (Fact vs Fiction),
~ Understanding How Dogs Learn and How to Maximize Your Training,
~ Games & Clever Tricks,
~ and More.
Congratulations to SMART DOGS' New TITLE HOLDERS and their handlers:
AKC Rally Obedience
Rocky RN & Mary Gilbreth, Rally Novice with three 1st places (scores 100, 99 and 97) 09.08.2011
River RN & Amalie Holland, Rally Novice with 2nd and 3rd place (scores 93 and 91) 10.05.2011
Bella RN WD1 & Stacy Smith, Rally Novice with 2nd and 4th place (scores 98 and 91) 09.08.2011
NCA Water Test
Bella WD1 & Stacy Smith (Water Dog 1) 09.23.2011
Congratulations to SMART DOGS' AKC Canine Good Citizens and their handlers:
04 August 2011
Alex & Gracie Jones
Chloe & Laurie & Anna Tennant
Champ & Melissa Smith
Sam & Shirley Williams
26 May 2011
Bella & Tracy Riley
Congratulations to SMART DOGS' AKC S.T.A.R. Puppies and their handlers:
19 December 2011
Reba & Denise Kenney
11 December 2011
Mondo & Vicki and Tony Harp
24 September 2011
Bandit & Teresa Edwards
22 September 2011
Socks & Vernon Pulliam
21 September 2011
Gracie & Candi and John Hammil
Sadie & Lynn Nancarrow
Samson & Chase Taake
Taz & Patty and Dakota Tharp
20 September 2011
Shark & Candy and Dale Eggert
Brody & Tony Jones
26 July 2011
Liz & Scott & Tracy Cline
Chloe & Ann Lindsey
Phoebe & Jenni Rosar
14 July 2011
Gracie & Cher Horwedel
13 July 2011
Amie & David Schook
Fiona & Debra Allen
14 May 2011
Bell & Richard Strite
11 May 2011
Izzy & Justin Meyers
10 April 2011
Titan & Scott & Anne Campbell
Sammy & Dennis Wemyss
03 April 2011
Champ & Melissa Smith
Chloe & Anna Tennant
19 March 2011
Duke & Korrine Cook
10 March 2011
Zeeba & Linda Bender
Ella & Tammy Helliker
Siren & Dayna Hilton
Alex & Gracie Jones
Toni & Tracy Riley
09 March 2011
Thor & Cheryl Nowotny
Rambo & Dale Thompson
Sam & Shirley Williams
SMART DOGS is proud of you and your accomplishment!
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To register for a class call 479.474.1825 or email mary@mysmartdogs.com
~ Our Classes fill quickly, please register early ~
PUPPY SOCIALIZATION & BASIC MANNERS (Your Puppy's "Behavioral Vaccination")
Who: Puppies 24 weeks and younger at the start of class.
The CRITICAL period for a dog's social and emotional development is the FIRST 16 WEEKS of life!
Help your pup develop into a STABLE, WELL-ADJUSTED DOG, enroll him in SMART DOGS' Puppy Program for Socialization and Puppy Basics,
Your Puppy's "Behavioral Vaccination"!
Requirements: No previous training required. Must have first set of vaccines from Vet at least 10 days before
attending class, and must stay current on vaccinations during the 7 week class.
Duration: Classes meets for 7 weeks on Mondays 6:30PM (for puppies 08-20 weeks old)
Fee: $175 includes:
a) SMART DOGS Basic Training Manual,
b) Operation Socialization literature and material,
c) Karen Pryor Clicker Training i-click Clicker, and
d) 1-2 Puppy Social Hours.
Topics Include: House-training / Bite Inhibition / Socialization / Body Handling / Exposure to New things /
Canine Communication / Stress in Dogs / How Dogs Learn / Training, Management & Damage Control / Preventing
Aggression and Shyness / How to increase Duration, Distance, Distractions / Reinforcement Variety, and more.
Behaviors Include: Name / Attention / Sit / Polite Greetings / Down / On Your Mat/Bed/Pillow / Wait and Stay /
Targeting / Come / Give / Leave it / Leash Walking.
When: Mondays 6:30PM
New Registrations every 3-4 weeks!
BASIC PET MANNERS
Who: Dogs over 20 weeks old (no upper age limit) who are comfortable in a group setting.
5 dogs maximum per class.
Duration: Class meets once a week for 8 weeks, 8.5 hrs total class time.
First class is without dogs (people only) and lasts 1.5 hours
Fee: $200 includes:
a) SMART DOGS Basic Training Manual, and
b) Karen Pryor Clicker Training i-click Clicker.
Requirements: No previous training required. Dog is current on vaccinations.
Topics Include: How Dogs Learn / Canine Communication / Stress in Dogs / Preventing Aggression and Shyness /
Body Handling / Training, Management & Damage Control / How to increase Duration, Distance and Distractions /
Reinforcement Variety, and more.
Behaviors Include: Name / Attention / Sit / Down / Wait and Stay / On Your Mat/Bed/Pillow / Come / Targeting /
Leave it / Give / Leash Walking / Polite Greetings
When: Tuesday 6:30-7:30 PM
Early Spring Class: starts March 06 Only 1 space remaining in this class.
Thursday 6:30-7:30 PM
Early Spring Class: starts March 08 Only 1 space remaining in this class.
INTERMEDIATE CLASS /CLEAN UP YOUR CUES AND TURN D's INTO A's!
Who: Dogs comfortable in a group setting who have completed at least Basic Training at SMART
DOGS*. 6 dogs maximum per class.
Duration: Class meets once a week for 6 weeks, 6 hrs total class time.
Fee: $150 includes:
SMART DOGS Intermediate Manners Training Material.
Requirements: At least SMART DOGS Puppy Basic Manners or Adult Basic Manners Class or Private Sessions.
*If basic manners were completed elsewhere, handler will show basic skill and understanding
of the principles of clicker training or R+ training and dog must demonstrate basic manners.
Dog has current vaccinations and is comfortable in group setting.
Topics Include: Further Raising Criteria for behaviors learned in Basic Manners, Clean up Your Cues, Fade the
Clicker, Reduce the Treats.
When: Tuesday 7:45-8:45PM
Early Spring Class: starts March 13 This Class is FULL.
CANINE GOOD CITIZEN PREP CLASS (Practicing the 10 Exercises for the AKC Canine Good Citizen Test)
Who: Dogs comfortable in a group setting who have completed at least Basic Training at SMART
DOGS*. 6 dogs maximum per class.
Duration: Class meets once a week for 6 weeks, 6 hrs total class time.
Fee: $150 includes:
SMART DOGS Advanced Manners Training Material.
Requirements: At least SMART DOGS Puppy Basic Manners or Adult Basic Manners Class or Private Sessions.
*If basic manners were completed elsewhere, handler will show basic skill and understanding
of the principles of clicker training or R+ training and dog must demonstrate basic manners.
Dog has current vaccinations and is comfortable in group setting.
Topics Include: Further raising criteria for behaviors learned in Basic Manners. Review of test items for AKC
Canine Good Citizen Test.
When: TBA
INTRODUCTION TO RALLY OBEDIENCE
Who: Dogs who are comfortable in a group setting and have completed at least our Group or Private
Basic Manners Training.
Duration: Class meets once a week for 6 weeks.
Fee: $150
When: Thursday 7:45-8:45PM
Early Spring Class: March 19 This Class is FULL.
*Rally Run-Throughs Coming Soon!
CONFIDENCE CLASS FOR CAUTIOUS CANINES
Who: Dogs over 16 weeks old who are fearful/timid around people ("human shy"), in
new environments, of new things and sounds, etc., but who are comfortable around other dogs.
4 dog maximum enrollment for this class
Note: for dogs who show reactive behavior to other dogs and/or people, please see our Reactive Rover class.
Duration: Class meets once a week for 7 weeks, 7.5 hrs total class time.
Fee: $175 includes:
a) SMART DOGS Behavior Modification Training Material, and
b) Karen Pryor Clicker Training i-click Clicker.
Requirements: At least one SMART DOGS Private Lesson
Topics Include: Building / Strengthening Teamwork and Trust between owner and dog
Increasing dog's confidence and stress threshold, Decreasing dog's stress/anxiety.
When: Next session of this class Coming soon, day/time TBD
REACTIVE ROVER CLASS
Who: Dogs over 16 weeks old who show reactive behavior toward dogs and/or people.
4 dog maximum enrollment for this class
Note: for dogs comfortable around other dogs but fearful of humans, see our Confidence Class for Cautious Canines.
Duration: Class meets once a week for 7 weeks, 7.5 hrs total class time.
Fee: $175 includes:
a) SMART DOGS Behavior Modification Training Material, and
b) Karen Pryor Clicker Training i-click Clicker.
Requirements: At least one SMART DOGS Private Lesson
Topics Include: Building / Strengthening Teamwork and Trust between owner and dog
Increasing dog's confidence and stress threshold, Decreasing dog's stress/anxiety.
When: Coming soon, day/time TBD.
AGILITY, ADVANCED CLICKER, TRICKS and other Specialty Classes & Workshops coming soon!
PRIVATE SESSIONS FOR BEHAVIOR MODIFICATION
For teams not yet ready for a group setting and/or dog owners needing one-on-one assistance with topics such as:
Aggression or Fearfulness (toward humans, dogs, other dogs in the household, etc.), Storm & Noise Phobias, Separation
Anxiety, Compulsive Behavior, etc.
Fee: $250 10 Hour Behavior Modification Package (8 x 1.25 hour Sessions)
Includes: i) Completion and Analysis of Behavior and Background questionnaire,
ii) SMART DOGS Behavior Modification Manual,
iii) Karen Pryor Clicker Training i-click Clicker,
iv) Recommendations and Discussion of Topics including:
Understanding Aggression and Fear / Stress in Dogs / Canine Communication / Preventing, Modifying, and
Managing Aggression, Fear & Anxiety / How Dogs Learn / Foundation Skills,
and
v) Referral/Summary to Veterinarian if necessary.
PRIVATE TRAINING LESSONS
For students who would like one-on-one assistance with any of a variety of topics such as timing, focus, teamwork,
supplemental help with exercises learned in class, crate-training, house-training, 2 or more dogs together, etc.
Fee: $40 by the hour
$105 3 hour package
$180 6 hour package
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April 21 - 22, 2012
2 day TAGteach seminar by Theresa McKeon of TAGteach International
Space is limited!
Contact us for details or to be added to our Updates and Newsletter email list.
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“Help Your Dog become Calm & Confident”
The 2 day TTouch Workshop taught by the talented, knowledgeable, and internationally reknown Kathy Cascade
on June 11-12, 2011 was a huge success.
Thanks to all the wonderful human and canine participants, and extra special Thanks to Kathy!
To read about Kathy and TTouch, see www.spiritdog.com/index.html
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We look forward to meeting and working with you and your Dogs in the near future!
   
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~ What a SMART DOG! ~
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