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So you want to see what training can do for your dog and you're looking for the right trainer to make the magic happen! Let's go over 5 important things you need to know about how Smart Dogs Walk does training.
1) IN HOME TRAINING
First of all, we do “in-home training” which means we train in the convenience of your home where you and your dog live, instead of other places that have training facilities, group classes, or make you send your dog away to get trained. We focus on owner involvement. That means we teach YOU how to do the training, because we know that’s the only way the training will really work! At the end of the day, it's YOUR dog and we believe it's best for owners to learn how to train their own dogs so you are both set for life!
2) BIG PICTURE
So let’s talk about big picture stuff, we don’t do single session house calls for behavior modification like some other places do.
Behavior modification means changing the things your dog is doing that you don't like. We can certainly figure out HOW to fix those problems rather quickly. But when we train dogs, we look at the big picture. We figure out WHY your dog is doing those behaviors and WHY they continue doing it! We get to the root of the problem instead of just putting a band-aide on it and temporarily making it look like the problem is fixed in just a quick 2 hour session. Lots of people train this way, but we know it doesn’t last. That’s because a lot of those behaviors you’re concerned about, are actually symptoms of a deeper issue and THAT’S what we need to fix.
Not experiencing behaviors problems? Just want to start off on the right path with your new dog? Then that's an even bigger picture! If you're not here for behavior modification and are simply wanting to be proactive about training your dog, then our program will give you an even greater advantage!
3) THE PROGRAM
No matter if you are here to fix behaviors or prevent bad habits, we have the most comprehensive in-home training program ever created! The owners that sign up with us, enroll in The Smart Dog Behavior Program. (We say “enroll” because it really is a complete educational course for both you and your dog.) The Smart Dog Behavior Program is a 90 day program that includes 12 training sessions for 1-2 hours each session with intensive coursework for both the dogs and owners. The program also includes the SDBP Workbook written by the creator of the program and the founder of Smart Dogs Walk, Ashleah Chiacchiero. The workbook outlines the entire training program and includes a step-by-step instruction for every training protocol your dog does with weekly reading assignments. The program also includes all of the required training equipment, including the Mini Educator et300. In our opinion, ecollars are the future to dog ownership because the technology makes it so much easier for dogs to learn. Less confusion equals less stress for both dogs and owners. You will learn everything you need to know about how to use your ecollar safely and seamlessly.
4) OWNER COMMITMENT
During a typical training lesson, the trainer will work with your dog while you observe. When your dog learns the drill, the trainer will hand your dog over to you and teach you how to do it. Then for the rest of the week your homework will be to practice x amount of times per day. This obviously means there’s going to be work involved for EVERYONE in the household. For the training to actually be successful, everyone has to be 100% committed to the changes that will be necessary. The Smart Dog Behavior Program is for owners that are dedicated to work hard and learn the information they need to make changes in their dog's behavior. After all, you must be willing to shed old habits in order to embrace a new way of being. Be prepared for the transformation in yourself and your dog!
5) SCHEDULE YOUR CONSULTATION
Your consultation is your next step. Finish reading the rest of the details on this website then call to schedule as soon as possible to reserve your spot. During the consult, a trainer will come to your home to meet you and your dog. You will discuss your training concerns and come up with goals that are realistically obtainable. The trainer will give your dog a temperament test to see what’s really going on inside their head and figure out what the best approach for training your type of dog is going to be. Then the trainer will ask you to demonstrate some handling exercises so they can see what the relationship dynamic is like between you, the other people in the house, and your dog. (We recommend that everyone who lives in the household with your dog be there for the consult so we can get everyone’s input) Then from there we can go over the rest of the details of the program and the payment options.
The consult fee is $79 and if you decide to sign up for training then that amount will be credited towards your program.
Let's Get Started
So you want to see what training can do for your dog and you're looking for the right trainer to make the magic happen! Let's go over 5 important things you need to know about how Smart Dogs Walk does training.
1) IN HOME TRAINING
First of all, we do “in-home training” which means we train in the convenience of your home where you and your dog live, instead of other places that have training facilities, group classes, or make you send your dog away to get trained. We focus on owner involvement. That means we teach YOU how to do the training, because we know that’s the only way the training will really work! At the end of the day, it's YOUR dog and we believe it's best for owners to learn how to train their own dogs so you are both set for life!
2) BIG PICTURE
So let’s talk about big picture stuff, we don’t do single session house calls for behavior modification like some other places do.
Behavior modification means changing the things your dog is doing that you don't like. We can certainly figure out HOW to fix those problems rather quickly. But when we train dogs, we look at the big picture. We figure out WHY your dog is doing those behaviors and WHY they continue doing it! We get to the root of the problem instead of just putting a band-aide on it and temporarily making it look like the problem is fixed in just a quick 2 hour session. Lots of people train this way, but we know it doesn’t last. That’s because a lot of those behaviors you’re concerned about, are actually symptoms of a deeper issue and THAT’S what we need to fix.
Not experiencing behaviors problems? Just want to start off on the right path with your new dog? Then that's an even bigger picture! If you're not here for behavior modification and are simply wanting to be proactive about training your dog, then our program will give you an even greater advantage!
3) THE PROGRAM
No matter if you are here to fix behaviors or prevent bad habits, we have the most comprehensive in-home training program ever created! The owners that sign up with us, enroll in The Smart Dog Behavior Program. (We say “enroll” because it really is a complete educational course for both you and your dog.) The Smart Dog Behavior Program is a 90 day program that includes 12 training sessions for 1-2 hours each session with intensive coursework for both the dogs and owners. The program also includes the SDBP Workbook written by the creator of the program and the founder of Smart Dogs Walk, Ashleah Chiacchiero. The workbook outlines the entire training program and includes a step-by-step instruction for every training protocol your dog does with weekly reading assignments. The program also includes all of the required training equipment, including the Mini Educator et300. In our opinion, ecollars are the future to dog ownership because the technology makes it so much easier for dogs to learn. Less confusion equals less stress for both dogs and owners. You will learn everything you need to know about how to use your ecollar safely and seamlessly.
4) OWNER COMMITMENT
During a typical training lesson, the trainer will work with your dog while you observe. When your dog learns the drill, the trainer will hand your dog over to you and teach you how to do it. Then for the rest of the week your homework will be to practice x amount of times per day. This obviously means there’s going to be work involved for EVERYONE in the household. For the training to actually be successful, everyone has to be 100% committed to the changes that will be necessary. The Smart Dog Behavior Program is for owners that are dedicated to work hard and learn the information they need to make changes in their dog's behavior. After all, you must be willing to shed old habits in order to embrace a new way of being. Be prepared for the transformation in yourself and your dog!
5) SCHEDULE YOUR CONSULTATION
Your consultation is your next step. Finish reading the rest of the details on this website then call to schedule as soon as possible to reserve your spot. During the consult, a trainer will come to your home to meet you and your dog. You will discuss your training concerns and come up with goals that are realistically obtainable. The trainer will give your dog a temperament test to see what’s really going on inside their head and figure out what the best approach for training your type of dog is going to be. Then the trainer will ask you to demonstrate some handling exercises so they can see what the relationship dynamic is like between you, the other people in the house, and your dog. (We recommend that everyone who lives in the household with your dog be there for the consult so we can get everyone’s input) Then from there we can go over the rest of the details of the program and the payment options.
The consult fee is $79 and if you decide to sign up for training then that amount will be credited towards your program.
Smart Dog Behavior Program
$2499
additional dog $1200
(payment plans available for as low as $160 per month)
The most successful and comprehensive in-home dog training program available. Owners receive an all-inclusive program to complete in 10 weeks. The process will totally transform your dog's behaviors into a smart, respectful, obedient dog. What most trainers won't tell you is that all of your dog's behaviors are connected. In one way or another, how your dog behaves has everything to do with every interaction you share with your dog. That's why this course comes with a massive household reset by providing new rules and guidelines for owners to seriously follow in order to reach your training goals. Through a series of in-home training sessions and coursework, owners will learn the foundations of dog psychology, how to fix unruly habits, start developing new behavior patterns, how to maintain the good behaviors in real life situations, and how to make training permanent.
(In-home consultation required.)
additional dog $1200
(payment plans available for as low as $160 per month)
The most successful and comprehensive in-home dog training program available. Owners receive an all-inclusive program to complete in 10 weeks. The process will totally transform your dog's behaviors into a smart, respectful, obedient dog. What most trainers won't tell you is that all of your dog's behaviors are connected. In one way or another, how your dog behaves has everything to do with every interaction you share with your dog. That's why this course comes with a massive household reset by providing new rules and guidelines for owners to seriously follow in order to reach your training goals. Through a series of in-home training sessions and coursework, owners will learn the foundations of dog psychology, how to fix unruly habits, start developing new behavior patterns, how to maintain the good behaviors in real life situations, and how to make training permanent.
(In-home consultation required.)
Smart Puppy Session
$179
additional dog $100
(payment plans available)
The Smart Pup Session is for pups between the ages of 8-16 weeks and for owners that want a proactive approach to raising a well behaved dog. In just 1 session, owners will become fully prepared for a successful puppy upbringing. The session covers everything from potty training, crate training, feeding, nipping, preventing future bad habits, positive reinforcement and corrections. Yes, we believe puppies need corrections too! And we believe owners need to know how, when, and why to apply corrections properly! Our goal is to teach owners how to get the best behaviors out of their young pup to be well prepared for a happy life of learning.
Your session includes
🗸 1 Session
🗸 1-2 hours
🗸 Training equipment ($50 value)
🗸 Smart Pup Workbook
🗸 Potty training schedule
🗸 Crate training (required)
🗸 Feeding structure and schedule
🗸 Puppy Raising Rules
🗸 Jumping up
🗸 Biting/nipping
🗸 Whining/barking in the crate
🗸 Name recognition
(In-home consultation NOT required. Call to confirm your puppy's age)
additional dog $100
(payment plans available)
The Smart Pup Session is for pups between the ages of 8-16 weeks and for owners that want a proactive approach to raising a well behaved dog. In just 1 session, owners will become fully prepared for a successful puppy upbringing. The session covers everything from potty training, crate training, feeding, nipping, preventing future bad habits, positive reinforcement and corrections. Yes, we believe puppies need corrections too! And we believe owners need to know how, when, and why to apply corrections properly! Our goal is to teach owners how to get the best behaviors out of their young pup to be well prepared for a happy life of learning.
Your session includes
🗸 1 Session
🗸 1-2 hours
🗸 Training equipment ($50 value)
🗸 Smart Pup Workbook
🗸 Potty training schedule
🗸 Crate training (required)
🗸 Feeding structure and schedule
🗸 Puppy Raising Rules
🗸 Jumping up
🗸 Biting/nipping
🗸 Whining/barking in the crate
🗸 Name recognition
(In-home consultation NOT required. Call to confirm your puppy's age)
DIY Smart Puppy Training
$49
The same content provided in the Smart Puppy Session can also be purchased in a DIY instructional packet. For owners who want a comprehensive training experience without the need for professional demonstration by a trainer, the Smart Puppy Training Course can be purchased as a digital PDF and downloaded from our ETSY shop. Follow the link below to purchase.
SmartDogsWalk.etsy.com
The same content provided in the Smart Puppy Session can also be purchased in a DIY instructional packet. For owners who want a comprehensive training experience without the need for professional demonstration by a trainer, the Smart Puppy Training Course can be purchased as a digital PDF and downloaded from our ETSY shop. Follow the link below to purchase.
SmartDogsWalk.etsy.com
Continued Training
Smart Walk Membership
Training your dog is a lifestyle. After you have completed a training program, you will want to maintain your dog's new behaviors by signing up for our Smart Walk Membership. In addition to the owner's continued practice, smart walk members will benefit from monthly smart walks and quarterly training sessions. Click here for more info on the Smart Walk Membership.
Training your dog is a lifestyle. After you have completed a training program, you will want to maintain your dog's new behaviors by signing up for our Smart Walk Membership. In addition to the owner's continued practice, smart walk members will benefit from monthly smart walks and quarterly training sessions. Click here for more info on the Smart Walk Membership.