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Professional training with a puppy expert

Professional training with a puppy expert.

Teach. Love. Play.

Teaching and loving your puppy.

Training with kindness and love, your puppy will learn the crucial, time-sensitive skills needed to be a well-adjusted, friendly, family member. If you want the best for your puppy and would like an expert, certified trainer to teach your pup important, life-long skills, Smart Dog University was created with you in mind. We have three different levels of training packages.

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Dog Behavior Problems

Smart Dog University’s Puppy Charm School can help ensure that your puppy sidesteps these common – and easily preventable – problems.View All Services

Chewing

Leash Pulling

Barking

House Training

Jumping Up

Begging

Ignoring You

Rude Greetings

My clients want the absolute best education for their puppy.

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Should You Get Littermates?

Should You Get Littermates?

Should you get littermates? I don't usually get this question. Normally, I hear "Help, we got littermates!" That comes after the littermates … Read More

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Tango

I had planned to write this on January 17 while I was on a cross-country flight to the West coast. I was ready to write it. I had recovered … Read More

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What People Are Saying

Smart Dog U really helped me deal with my first puppy and help me grow her (Etta) into a sweet little girl. Without that training from SDU this would have been a tough journey.

Ingrid Copeland

We did in-home training and group classes which helped us welcome Ember into our family. Her understanding of both dogs and busy families made the training easy and guilt-free.

Beth Schillaci

Thank goodness I discovered Smart Dog University! Laurie’s methods quickly made me realize that I was the one in need of training. The end result: A well behaved pup (Kasey) who is a true companion!

Matt Church

Laurie is someone Your Dog’s Friend depends on for good information on dog behavior and training presented in an engaging, understandable way. She has done free workshops for us; we have used her articles in our newsletter; and she is a trainer whom I can refer people to with total confidence.

Debra Ekman, Your Dog’s Friend

Laurie is a very knowledgeable and experienced trainer. She does a wonderful job with both the dog and owner. She is easily approachable and genuinely wants to make sure you and your dog are getting the most out of her classes.

Suzie Brown
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