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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.
Training & services
Training goals
- Behavior consultation
Program details
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
- Leash training
- Obedience training
Program details
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
Program details
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
- Socialization
Behavior support
- Aggression training
- Digging
- Reactivity training
How training happens
- Board and train
Program details
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
- Online or virtual training
- Private training
Dog age
- Puppies
Training level
- Advanced training
Program details
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.
Support between sessions
- Follow-up support Customer-reported
- Personalized training plans
Program details
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.
Assistance and working dogs
- Protection training
- Service dog training
Dog sports
- Agility
Your dog’s background
- Rescue dogs
Training approach
- Positive reinforcement
Additional services
- Boarding
- Daycare
Other listed services
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- Dog training
Program details
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
Program details
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
Program details
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
Program details
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: From $100.00
- Comprehensive Training Programs
- Dog Adoption Service
Program details
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: $100.00
- Dog Leads
- Dog Trainer Academy
- Dog Training Academies
- Dog Training Classes
Program details
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
- Dogs Consultation
- Dogs Dog Training
- Early Training
- In-Person Training
- Individualized Training
- Initial Training
- Kids & Dogs
- Local Dog Training
- New Dog
- Pre-Adoption Consultation
- Private Dog Trainers
- Specialized Training
- Specific Training
- Training Help
- Training Options
- Training Support
- Training Your Dog
- Dog Bite Prevention & Field Safety Training
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Customer reviews
Google listing4.8
48 Google reviews
Mentioned in reviews
- Aggressive 7
- Leash handling 7
- Barking issue 4
- Dog aggression 4
- Dog reactivity 3
- Rescue dog training 3
All 10 topics
- Results 3
- Skilled trainers 3
- Dutch shepherd 2
- Holistic approach 2
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Smart Dogs Training is amazing. They are the best dog trainers in LA! Expert instruction! Smart Dogs has trained and boarded our dog, Queenie, and they always treat her so well. They are highly skilled and I have recommended them many times over. (I first saw Jeff training a dog …Read full reviewClose full review
Smart Dogs Training is amazing. They are the best dog trainers in LA! Expert instruction! Smart Dogs has trained and boarded our dog, Queenie, and they always treat her so well. They are highly skilled and I have recommended them many times over. (I first saw Jeff training a dog in a Los Angeles park and I was so impressed with the comprehensive dog training and holistic approach!) And when we had Smart Dogs train Queenie we were so impressed with the results.
I love Smart Dogs Dog Training! They have highly skilled and effective trainers who offer a wholistic approach that worked for my Amstaff and Cattle Dog mix. I highly recommend Smart Dogs!
Impressive results, LA dog training! Happy pet owners!
Best dog trainers in LA ! Outstanding instruction Works with the dog and the owner for great results especially with comfortable walking We love walking our dog ! She’s two now and so easy and fun to be with thanks to Smart Dogs and Jeff !
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