FirstBarkThese men did a great job with my Aussie Doodle pup. I am going back to them for more training and also bringing my seven year old Aussie Doodle too - he needs some fine tuning that these men can easily take care of. I highly recommend them.
Smart Dogs Training Academy
Studio City, California
About Smart Dogs Training Academy
We are among the most experienced and successful dog trainers in the United States. We offer all levels of obedience training, housebreaking, agility training, protection training, behavioral training & problem solving, service dog training, & custom solutions. Our success is measured in the number of people just like yourself who now own well behaved, “Smart Dogs”. We will teach you and your family how to raise and handle your dog so that he or she is a joy to own. With us you will learn effective, positive, and proven methods for developing an obedient and reliable SMART DOG. With over 25 years of highly successful experience, & over 20,000 dogs trained, we are able to help you with any of your dog training needs. All breeds & ages.
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- Behavior consultation
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Our extensive experience allows us, regardless of age or breed, to help you with virtually any behavioral problem you're experiencing. Leash reactivity, dog aggression, people aggression are among the most common issues, but whatever the issues is, we can help. Contact us for a consultation.
- House training
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- Leash training
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- Obedience training
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We teach commands useful in everyday life. Using positive reinforcement, world class dog methods & techniques to teach any dog how to please. We teach puppies and adults to give consistent responses and focus through distractions. Heel Sit Down Stay Come Place Off No Leave it Watch Up Go Touch
- Puppy training
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We offer comprehensive puppy training courses in the Los Angeles area. Our Kindergarten Puppy Training courses teach basic commands, potty training, & a game plan for managing / raising a puppy. Housebreaking lessons are available in-person & online. Schedule a consultation with your puppy today.
Our Kindergarten Puppy Training course introduces all of the basic commands & begins a housebreaking routine that the owner can continue to follow reinforce at home. The sooner you get started with puppy training the better.
- Recall training
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- Socialization
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- Aggression training
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- Digging
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- Reactivity training
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- Board and train
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We offer board & train courses for all breeds & ages; from basic to advanced off leash training. Your dog lives with one of our trainers in a real home, and is worked with 3-4 times a day 5-6 days per week. He or she will receive socialization, have play time, & learn in a loving environment.
- Group classes
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- Online or virtual training
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- Puppies
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- Advanced training
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As one of the leading dog training schools in Los Angeles, we offer advanced off-leash training, agility training, puppy training, & other dog training packages that can be tailored to your specific needs. Contact us to schedule a consultation with one of our professional dog trainers.
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- Personalized training plans
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Every dog is different, & owners can have varied lifestyles. We understand that & can customize a training program to meet your needs. Whether you live on a boat or in a high rise, travel frequently, or have very specific needs, we can help. Experience matters so let us help. Book a consultation.
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- Protection training
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- Service dog training
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- Agility
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- Rescue dogs
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- Positive reinforcement
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- Boarding
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- Dog training
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We are among the most experienced dog trainers in the US. With 25 years of professional dog training experience & over 20,000 dogs trained, we can help you with all levels of obedience training, puppy training, housebreaking, problem solving, & behavioral training. We train ALL breeds & ALL ages.
- Additional Training
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We’ve trained over 20,000 dogs and can help you with any breed including: German Shepherd training, French Bulldog training, Labrador Training, Labradoodle Training, Goldendoodle Training, Pit bull Training, Australian Shepherd Training, Great Dane Training, Cane Corso Training, Doberman Training.
- Animal Behavior Consultants
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We can help you resolve any behavioral problems you're having with your dog. Including but not limited to; Aggression Training, Chewing, Digging, Dominance, Jumping, Housebreaking, Leash reactivity, Marking, Possessiveness, & Socialization.
- Behavioral Evaluation
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Our extensive experience allows us to help fix any behavioral problems you’re having with your dog. The first step is to schedule a consultation so we can evaluate your dog and see first hand what he or she is like. Then we can recommend effective training solutions that will be helpful. · Listed price: [object Object]
- Comprehensive Training Programs
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- Dog Adoption Service
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We offer pre-adoption consultations designed to help you select the right breed, temperament, and dog that will compliment your lifestyle. Every dog is different and some just won’t be a good match. It’s a good idea to get help selecting the right dog for you. Contact us to book a consultation. · Listed price: [object Object]
- Dog Leads
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- Dog Trainer Academy
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- Dog Training Academies
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- Dog Training Classes
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One on one private lessons designed specifically for your dog and to meet your training needs. If your dog has no training, we recommend private lessons over group classes where your dog will be overwhelmed by other dogs.
- Dog Walk Training
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- Dogs Consultation
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- Dogs Dog Training
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- Early Training
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- In-Person Training
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- Individualized Training
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- Initial Training
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- Kids & Dogs
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- Local Dog Training
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- New Dog
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- Pre-Adoption Consultation
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- Private Dog Trainers
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- Specialized Training
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- Specific Training
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- Training Your Dog
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- Dog Bite Prevention & Field Safety Training
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Customer reviews
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Jeff’s approach to training was exactly what I needed for my pit mix who developed behavioral issues in her teenage years. He coached me through effective obedience training and after just one or two sessions I was able to manage my dog in these more challenging situations and st…Read full reviewClose full review
Jeff’s approach to training was exactly what I needed for my pit mix who developed behavioral issues in her teenage years. He coached me through effective obedience training and after just one or two sessions I was able to manage my dog in these more challenging situations and started seeing results. I saw a couple different trainers before Jeff and really nothing compares to his approach. My life’s been made so much easier because of his training. Can’t recommend enough!
Jeff and Jalen changed my life! I felt so overwhelmed with having a puppy and two older dogs, and they not only shaped the dogs’ behavior but gave me the skills that I needed to feel confident and in control of the pack. I highly recommend them to anyone with a dog who could use a little bit of molding and support!
We have a high energy ACD that couldn't get along with our other dogs and was reactive on walks. I was not about to give up on her. Jeff and his staff worked on empowering us to be the best parents we could be. He showed us where we fell short and helped us to be confident in …Read full reviewClose full review
We have a high energy ACD that couldn't get along with our other dogs and was reactive on walks. I was not about to give up on her. Jeff and his staff worked on empowering us to be the best parents we could be. He showed us where we fell short and helped us to be confident in walking. He also helped me to get where I can play fetch with her and not get attacked (typical cattle dog behavior IYKTYK). We are still working on desensitizing and reactivity. So the process is not finished.
SmartDogs saved my dog’s life. We adopted Sir Charles, 50 lb pit (not our first), in May. After a few weeks, we were on the brink of returning him to the shelter. He ran away. He ate everything. But the realest concern was his 10/10 aggression towards other dogs. Owning a pit re…Read full reviewClose full review
SmartDogs saved my dog’s life. We adopted Sir Charles, 50 lb pit (not our first), in May. After a few weeks, we were on the brink of returning him to the shelter. He ran away. He ate everything. But the realest concern was his 10/10 aggression towards other dogs. Owning a pit requires being responsible for the safety of everyone around the dog at all times and Sir Charles was one leash slip away from making everyone unsafe. Enter SmartDogs. Jeff made himself available immediately. He listened. He let me know, up front, to not expect a happy go lucky dog waltzing through the tulips - maybe ever. He gave me straight forward, easy to follow lessons and principles. He kept listening. We made adjustments. When a tactic failed, first Jeff corrected my mistakes. Then, if it failed again, we moved on. Sir Charles is still A LOT. He may never be able to integrate fully with our other dogs - a fact I can handle, in large part, because of the realistic expectations Jeff and his excellent assistant Jalen set out when we began and have managed throughout the process. I can not recommend SmartDogs enough ❤️
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