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Smart Paws Resort and Training

St. Augustine, Florida

4.9/5· 94 Google reviews

About Smart Paws Resort and Training

At Smart Paws Resort & Training in St. Augustine, we provide trusted boarding, daycare, grooming, retail, and professional dog training. Our suites are designed for comfort and safety, and our retail shop carries premium food, collars, and gear. Training options include obedience, behavior, and scent work, plus group classes, board-and-train, and one-on-one sessions, we even travel outside of St. Johns County for in-home training. We also host specialty seminars with expert trainers in Flyball, protection, and more. Whether your pup is here for a stay, a spa day, or advanced training, we focus on building strong bonds, providing structure, and creating a safe, fun environment.

Training & services

Training goals

  • Obedience training
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How training happens

  • Board and train
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  • Group classes
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  • In-home training
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  • Private training
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Dog age

  • Puppies Customer-reported
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Training level

  • Advanced obedience
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  • Advanced training
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Support between sessions

  • Personalized training plans
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Assistance and working dogs

  • Protection training
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Dog sports

  • Flyball
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  • Scent work
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Additional services

  • Boarding
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  • Daycare
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  • Dog walking
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  • Grooming
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Other listed services

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  • Comprehensive Training Programs
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  • Helping Dogs
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  • Long Coats
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  • Resort & Training
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  • Training Training
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Questions & answers

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What people have asked about this business.

Hey Joey.My name is Mary Mickler.I have a re-home 2 Year old shepherd.l need to get him socialized with other dogs.Can you help me with this? I work with your favorite neighbor Lisa Porter.

Hey Mary, I doubt Joey will see this entry here. Try going to my friend list and pull him up there. I know he can help you!

Community answer · alvin farmer · 2020-09-21

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I have a 5 year old Boston Terrier. She is a wonderful loving pet but doesn’t know how to get along with other dogs. She is so happy to see another dog that she jumps to kiss them but other dogs takes her actions as being aggressive. Can u help me

Jay Weinstein he can help, most definitely! Give the owner, Joey Romer, a call. You will be glad you did!

Community answer · alvin farmer · 2019-09-21

Joey is a miracle worker...dare I say...the dog whisperer... Very compassionate, professional and reasonably priced. Will be having him train and/or board our next 2 pups also.

Community answer · Janice Matrazzo · 2019-09-21

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Customer reviews

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4.9
out of 594 Google reviews

Mentioned in reviews

  • friendly staff 14
  • boarding 7
  • grooming 6
  • group classes 4
  • australian shepherd 2
  • clean dog 2
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  • clean facility 2
  • cleanliness 2
  • one on one session 2
  • reactive dog care 2

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94 collected reviews

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Madison Craig
5/5

I boarded my very anxious and reactive Australian shepherd for the first time ever in general with them over the weekend and they were great! I’m very much a helicopter dog mom and not only did they put up with all my instructions I left for them as well as my many text messages checking in on my dog, they made sure Tank was kept safe, calm and cared for!

Linda Masters
5/5

Ruger had an amazing stay. When we picked him up he was happy and cleaned. The staff was fabulous.

Mindy Rand-Doxzon
5/5
Our 2 Aussies were boarded and cared for so well; while we were away for 10 days. The whole experience was seamless from scheduling to pick up. Staff welcomed questions, were professional and prompt with any follow up. They communicated how our pups were doing and sent photos …Read full reviewClose full review

Our 2 Aussies were boarded and cared for so well; while we were away for 10 days. The whole experience was seamless from scheduling to pick up. Staff welcomed questions, were professional and prompt with any follow up. They communicated how our pups were doing and sent photos of their stay daily. Awesome experience for first time having to leave our pups. Our pups were happy and healthy and sooo clean from their last day spa. Would highly recommend !!!!

Lora Lee B
5/5
I cannot say enough good things about Smart Paws Resort & Training! Samantha and her team are absolutely amazing. Whether it's boarding, training, grooming, or simply answering questions about my dogs, they always go above and beyond. Leaving your pets behind can be stressful, b…Read full reviewClose full review

I cannot say enough good things about Smart Paws Resort & Training! Samantha and her team are absolutely amazing. Whether it's boarding, training, grooming, or simply answering questions about my dogs, they always go above and beyond. Leaving your pets behind can be stressful, but I never worry when my dogs are at Smart Paws. I know they are safe, loved, and being cared for by people who genuinely treat every dog like family. The staff is knowledgeable, compassionate, and clearly passionate about what they do. You can feel the positive energy the moment you walk through the door. The grooming services are top-notch, and I've seen firsthand how well they work with dogs of all personalities, including those with anxiety or socialization challenges. Their facility has a calm, welcoming atmosphere that helps even nervous dogs feel comfortable and at ease. I also love attending their Bite Nights and watching the incredible work they do with training. Their retail shop is another bonus, with excellent recommendations for collars, leashes, toys, and enrichment items that actually make a difference. If you're looking for a place that truly cares about both pets and their owners, Smart Paws Resort & Training is the best around. I wouldn't trust my dogs anywhere else!

Kaylee Basna
5/5
I would highly recommend Smart Paws to anyone looking for dog boarding! I dropped my Golden Retriever off with them for about a week. He is typically reactive towards new people and dogs, however when we walked in, he went straight with the girl at the front desking doing his ch…Read full reviewClose full review

I would highly recommend Smart Paws to anyone looking for dog boarding! I dropped my Golden Retriever off with them for about a week. He is typically reactive towards new people and dogs, however when we walked in, he went straight with the girl at the front desking doing his check-in. They were always quick to message back if I wanted to check to see how he was doing. He was able to be his goofy self and received plenty of pictures of him on walks or during his playtimes. He also got groomed by them as well. They were able to help shave down some stubborn mats he had and trimmed his nails without issues. He also had a hotspot previous to boarding that we had been working on healing, and when I picked him up, it was no longer ready and looked so much better. After having a bad experience with a different boarding facility a few years back with him, this was such a breathe of fresh air. I will definitely book with them again and know that my dog is well cared for.

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