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PetSmart Dog Training

Clive, Iowa

5/5· 10 Google reviews

About PetSmart Dog Training

Whether you have a young pup, older dog or a rescue, PetSmart dog training classes can help them learn how to behave appropriately at home and on-the-go. Our Accredited Pet Trainers teach fun & effective group & private classes through positive reinforcement

Training & services

How training happens

  • Private training

Dog age

  • Puppies
  • Senior dogs

Training level

  • Intermediate training Customer-reported

Training approach

  • Positive reinforcement

Additional services

  • Grooming

Other listed services

View 4 additional details
  • Checkout
  • Dental Treats
  • Doggie Day Camp
  • Petshotel

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Customer reviews

Google listing
5
out of 510 Google reviews

Mentioned in reviews

  • Puppy training 4
  • Insightful trainer 3
  • Behavior training 2
  • Intermediate classes 2
  • Owner education 2
  • Tailored lessons 2

Google review topics, not confirmed services.

10 collected reviews

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Holly Porter
5/5
Allison at the Clive, Iowa Pet Smart is a fantastic trainer. I’m a first time dog owner and she not only did great in the class helping out but gave lots of tips and tricks as I’ve went through hurdles with chewing and jumping, etc that were easy to do and made a big difference .…Read full reviewClose full review

Allison at the Clive, Iowa Pet Smart is a fantastic trainer. I’m a first time dog owner and she not only did great in the class helping out but gave lots of tips and tricks as I’ve went through hurdles with chewing and jumping, etc that were easy to do and made a big difference . She goes above and beyond and my the dogs in my classes have loved her. Henry has made it thorough puppy and intermediate training and is on to the next. Initially I signed up for another obedience class outside PetSmart, it was a disaster the volunteers were nice and tried but they weren’t actual trainers with experience, rather just pet owners themselves. After I went to the first class with Allison , I could tell an immediate difference with working with a trainer who has years of experience and I didn’t go back to the other obedience class. I felt bad for those pet owners who took the other (non-Pet Smart) class, they had retired folks crawling on the ground their dogs , people trying to settle dogs by lifting 40 + pound dogs up. I am so glad I found Allison’s class, she taught much easier methods to get better results. I never knew anyone who mentioned puppy classes but and since I’ve mentioned taking Henry, Ive had several friends mention going to Allison and great and nice she is. If your thinking of signing up for a class , this is the place to go.

Sydney Scott
5/5

The trainers at this store are phenomenal! My year-old Sheltie has gone through beginner and intermediate classes here and I'm very impressed with her results.

Alex Inbody
5/5

We have been working with Allison and our black lab puppy for 10 weeks. Allison has been super to work with from the first day through every training. She has helped improve the behavior of our puppy and taught us a lot as well. We can now take our puppy for walks, have company, and have her respond to our commands. We are thrilled with the results and plan to continue training.

Alex Fleming
5/5

I wasn't too sure about the training at a major retail chain, but this store's trainers turned out to be excellent and the PetSmart curriculum is decent. Did talk with another person in training and they didn't have a good experience with a different store's trainer, so your experience will vary.

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