Smart Dog Obedience

"We are blown away with the transformation our 8 month old Bernese Mountain Dog underwent during her 6 weeks at Smart Dog. When we dropped her off she was sociable, sweet, and somewhat unruly to manage. When we picked her up 6 weeks later she was sociable, sweet, and incredibly well trained! Lea and her team took such wonderful care of her, keeping us updated on her progress and answering all of our questions. We look forward to many years with our smart dog!"

"After a year of Smart Dog teaching me and my dog, the transformation is very evident! Having the knowledge to work with my dog at home is invaluable. Lea at Smart Dog is patient and definitely knows what’s she doing. I will continue going back to hone my dogs skills and encourage anyone with a dog to get them trained at Smart Dog. You won’t be disappointed."

"Our dog Islay (Rhodesian Ridgeback) was growing fast and was very difficult to control, even with conventional training. She pulled on walks, jumped on us and visitors, and was incredibly stressful to manage. After getting her back from the 6 week off-leash program, she has been the same fun, loving dog, only incredibly well trained beyond our expectations. She listens to us, she no longer exhibits unwanted behavior, and trusts that she is safe in our care which we think has made her even more affectionate towards us. Lea and her Smart Dog team made us feel that we could trust them the entire time that Islay was in their care. Lea is incredibly knowledgeable and promptly responded to our questions before, during, and after the training program. If/when we get another dog, we would absolutely send them to Smart Dog; it has been worth every penny and has made dog ownership rewarding and virtually stress-free!"

"We have had two dogs trained by Smart Dog! Both dogs have lived a happy, safe and joyful life due to the training they received. A well trained dog is able to go out on trails, parks, and meet other people without the fear of running away or aggressiveness. That allows both the dog and the owner to enjoy all outings and be very connected! Lea and her staff include their clients in future activities so you will always be part of the Smart Dog family! We love you Smart Dog!"

"I sent my dog to Smart Dog in the spring of 2017 after doing tons of research. I didn't want my dog trained to do tricks, I wanted her to come when called and behave in a way that I could trust her around anyone. I spoke to and met several highly regarded trainers in my area, but no one had a program that convinced me of its success until I talked to Lea, the owner of Smart Dog. It was, and still is, one of the best decisions I've ever made for our family! So much so, that we adopted a second dog in early 2019, who also graduated from in-kennel training. We now have two "Smart Dogs"! One of the best things about the Smart Dog program is the follow-through. Lea and her team are happy to answer my questions and offer follow-up lessons if needed. They host group outings each month that are excellent for my dogs to socialize with other trained dogs and are an excellent "refresher" for the dogs (and me!). The training is straightforward, with a set amount of commands associated with the dog's behavior. I feel privileged to be part of the Smart Dog pack! If you're considering a training program for your dog, call Smart Dog - you will not be disappointed!"