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Empowering Dogs and their Owners™

Smarty Paws Canine College™: In-Person Behavior Training for DC, Northern and Central Virginia Dogs

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Are You Struggling

With Your Dog’s Behavior?

Do they seem afraid of everything? Are they barking and lunging at strangers? Are they unable to comprehend basic obedience? It can be stressful when you don’t understand why your dog reacts the way they do.

At Smarty Paws we can help you understand why their behavior is the way it is and support your dog to become the very best version of themselves. 

Behavior Training Programs

Terror to Terrific Teens™ (T³)

8 Week Program

Has your sweet puppy turned into a hooligan overnight?  It’s frustrating when you’ve put in the training and socialization but now they act like they haven’t learned a thing. We can help your teen dog become the good citizen you knew them to be.

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Perfectly Imperfect Pups

8 Week Program

Is your dog’s behavior causing you anxiety? Do they bark, lunge, or snap at strangers or dogs? Are they convinced the mailman is an assassin? No matter what your pup is struggling with that is leaving you stressed, we’ll help them learn the world isn’t as dangerous as they think.
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From Shy to Hi

8 Week Program

Are you dealing with a dog that seems afraid of everything? Whether they run from new people, cower during storms, or are even fearful of you – we can help them find the confidence they’re missing and  you build the bond you’re dreaming of.
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Behavior training programs include:

  • 8, 1 hr private sessions over 8 weeks
  • Coach in your Pocket: Access to your personal canine coach between sessions
  • Smarty Paws Video Vault: 24/7 access to quick tips & training guidance to augment what you are learning in person
  • Weekly session updates via voice memo and/or video
  • Membership in the Smarty Paws Canine College™ Private Facebook Group where additional information and training is shared in a supportive environmen
  • Membership in the Tails & Trails™(T&T) Private Facebook Group provides you and your dog with outdoor adventures in the DC, Northern and Central area.
  • Only available to in-person clients: Farm Stays.

Stay and Learn™

20 Day Program

Our Stay and Learn™ training program allows your dog to stay with our certified trainer from Monday to Friday, benefiting from daily, consistent training. Then, on the weekends, you’ll have the support you need to maintain and reinforce their training at home, ensuring a harmonious and obedient pet-owner relationship.

Stay and Learn™ includes:

  • 20 Days, Mon-Fri, 24/7 In-Home Boarding and Training with Our Canine Coach
  • Additional weekly ½ hour private training transfer sessions
  • Canine Coaching support on weekends during the program
  • Daily session updates via voice memo and/or video
  • Membership in the Smarty Paws Canine College™ Private Facebook Group where additional information and training is shared in a supportive environment
  • Membership in the Tails & Trails™(T&T) Private Facebook Group provides you and your dog with outdoor adventures in the DC, Northern and Central area.
  • 24/7 lifetime access to the Smarty Paws Video Vault for quick tips & training guidance to augment what you are learning in person
  • Force-free and positive reinforcement-based training to build a relationship of clear communication
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Ready to Empower
Yourself and Your Dog?

Schedule your free 30 minute consultation where we’ll discover & learn more together.

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