All Smart Pets Training

11/04/2024

We had another great Fit Dog Club walk today!

10/23/2024

Our next Fit Dog Club walk will be Sunday Nov 3, at 1pm. Meet at Lindenwood Park in Fargo at the fountain. Let me know if you're coming! Message, text, email.

10/11/2024

The AKC finally announced info for the 2024 Turkey Trot virtual run. And it counts as points towards your Fit Dog titles!

The AKC FIT DOG Turkey Trot is a virtual 5K (3.1 miles) that people do with their dogs. This non-competitive 5K Turkey Trot can be done all at one time, or in smaller segments on multiple days so that everyone (people and dogs) can participate at their own pace. This can be a walk or run activity.

07/30/2024

CGC test in Ada next Monday evening at 6pm

07/20/2024

I'm now a UKC SPOT evaluator! It's similar to the AKC's CGC, but the exercises are quite different. And the scoring is more comprehensive than the CGC. I like the program a lot.

07/05/2024

My latest CEU classes for my Fear Free certification just put me over the threshold for Elite status! That wasn't even on my radar. I'm super excited about it and am planning on developing some classes teaching you Fear Free techniques to help your pet be more comfortable at the vet and with care you may do at home, like nail trims. Let me know what you're interested in regarding Fear Free handling.

07/04/2024

Come join us! Whether you're interested in earning Trick Dog titles or having fun with your dog, this is the place to be!

07/04/2024

I'm so excited! I just can't hide it! Pippin was featured in the AKC's Family Dog Magazine in an article about dogs who have overcome serious challenges and earned various titles in the Family Dog Program. Those include the CGC titles, Trick Dog titles, Fit Dog titles, and the brand new Fetch Dog titles.

Take a look at my upcoming Fit Dog class - starting next Wednesday.
And I'll be adding a couple Trick classes starting in August - I'll post the date & time in the next day or two.

07/01/2024

Many of you know I love earning titles through Do More With Your Dog. In honor of the Olympic gymnastics tryouts this weekend, I completed Quinn's Balance Beam title - and then did an extra title using one kind of prop - a balance beam - to do a total of 20 (actually 24) tricks. Some are repeated in the 2nd video, but not all. My big learning curve was figuring out how to add voiceover. And editing the voiceover tracks.
Here's the first video: https://youtu.be/__7VJlroE0Y
The second one (20 Tricks 1 prop) is in the first comment.

Quinn's taking on the entire USA Gymnastics team for a spot on the Doglympics team. She's going for gold on the Balance Beam!

06/26/2024

https://youtu.be/hNrSC2jT6rQ
Keep those precious pups safe this Fourth of July!

Keep your dog safe this Fourth of July! Here are some tips to make sure you'll be reunited with your dog Just In Case they get away from you.

06/15/2024

Had a great time walking at Buffalo River! Join us for the next Fit Dog Club walk!

05/30/2024

I've posted this elsewhere and on my personal page, but it's definitely a training win, and belongs here too. Pippin, who's deaf and has very limited vision, is reactive, especially to new people, changing light conditions, unfamiliar places. He also pulls like crazy so walks aren't pleasant. But last night, we walked almost 3 miles without a single bark or even startle. AND he proved that he can walk on a loose leash - at least when he's exhausted. It's been almost 2 years and I fully admit walks are far less regular than they should be, but we're making a lot of progress and I'm so impressed with him. Training isn't exciting but these "little" successes aren't little at all. What are some little successes you've had with your dog? Share them in the comments!

03/03/2024

Dog training is not exciting. It doesn't make good TV. And yet, I'm sharing a boring video of Pippin checking in with me and walking on a loose leash. Knowing how far he's come, this IS exciting! Let me know something boring your dog has accomplished! https://youtu.be/txpMTnK-Iqs

01/01/2024

12/25/2023

Sending all your pups warm Christmas greetings and holiday cheer! May you all find what you want under the tree!