Janet Smith Dog Training

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Janet Smith Dog Training

Professional In Home Dog Training Packages for puppies and adult dogs, 25+ years experience as a pet
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08/15/2024

How do I feel about your doodles? This trainer loves them…bring me your doodles. 🥰 Classes enrolling for September, also Home Lesson Programs.

08/14/2024

If you want to grab a Group Class in September at one of my locations Okemos or Lansing sign up soon. The Okemos puppy class will be CLOSED for registration today and the Good Dog One class is also close to full in Okemos. The Lansing Puppy Class has only 4 more openings. Thank you Greater Lansing!!

08/14/2024

Clementine started her Super Puppy Program. 🥰❤️🥰

08/13/2024

Today I’m meeting clients at a local park - a major advantage of my Home Lesson Programs is that I work with you where YOU need help with your dog. This month I’ve helped clients in parks, a school, a senior care facility and a store. Helping clients in the real world with their dogs since 1998. At the end of the day it doesn’t matter what your dog can do with a trainer but rather did that trainer empower YOU. Reach out for solutions based training that works.

08/10/2024

The Frenchtons started their Advanced Transformation today.

08/07/2024

Guess Rocky’s genetic makeup…besides cute!

08/06/2024

You have a lot of options for training your dog…you can send them away, take a class, have a trainer come to your home and it’s confusing. My Home Lesson Programs include private lessons, group practice, all training equipment and lifelong support. Give me a call I’ve been offering solutions based training since 1998, first as the owner of Good Dog! Training and now on my own.

08/02/2024

I offer group classes and Home Lesson Programs but that doesn’t mean I won’t solve a behavior problem in a single session. This dog wouldn’t get in the car…my client had talked to friends, looked online, looked on forums, talked to trainers, tossed in cooked bacon,then she called me. Experience matters, let me help you. Get in touch booking for August.

07/31/2024

I know it’s still July but if you want a group class, especially in Okemos sign up soon as they are filling fast! (Link to website in comments).

07/25/2024

TOP TIP! If you want a group puppy or adult dog training class in Okemos this September don’t wait too long, classes are filling up already. (Link to enroll in the comments). Classes are held at the Doggy Daycare and Spa in Okemos.

07/23/2024

I moved back to Lansing three years ago, a great decision. I’ve noticed recently that everyone is a dog trainer and certainly there is room for all. Do you want a trainer that has had a dozen clients or over 13,000 - improving the human animal bond since 1998…get in touch.

07/19/2024

The faces of some wonderful dogs and puppies I’ve been working with this month. Want to join a terrific group of dedicated dog owners? I can help you, I’ve successfully worked with tens of thousands of dog owners and I can show you how to train your dog with effective solutions based training. Veterinarian approved group classes and Home Lesson programs…get in touch dogs should be trained and people should be happy. ❤️

07/18/2024

Registration for Group Classes in Lansing and Okemos now open.

07/16/2024

The GROUP CLASSES are coming with CLASSES IN OKEMOS this September. Enrollment will be available on my website, link in comments.

07/09/2024

Some of the dogs that began programs this week. Join our family of terrific dog owners, there is still some room to start in July.

07/08/2024

Could not agree more…get in touch, no reason to wait.

A lot of people ask me what the best age to start training a dog is, and my short answer is 'as soon as the dog is capable of learning'.

I don't believe in waiting for a perfect moment, because dogs are born learning. They are learning from birth. They are learning about comfort, how to find food, and are constantly being challenged to compete for resources by littermates.

By the time a pup is sensory aware, the world around it is already influencing it, and I want to be sure the things it experiences will help mold it into the dog I want it to become.

Great breeders influence their litters by implementing simple things early to encourage curiosity and confidence. It doesn't take a huge effort to do these things and it starts in the whelping box as soon as the pups are born.

There is a lot of controversy about early neural stimulation and scent imprinting. Some folks scoff at it, but I would not acquire a pup from a breeder who didn't use some form of early imprinting, even if it's as simple as daily handling for grooming, nail trims, examinations, and restraint.

I encourage new puppy owners to start training once they get their puppy. On the ride home, start setting a precedent for behavior. That doesn't mean you can't love your puppy, but it does mean that you do not tolerate chewing, mouthing, clawing, or other puppy behaviors from the very beginning.

Rude children do grow into rude adults.

If you acquire an older dog, you should start immediately. Once you take that dog's leash, both of you are learning. Adult dogs, even older puppies, already have opinions, and depending on where you acquired the dog, you may have no real way of knowing what environmental influences have molded that dog's behavior. We need the space to observe each other without too many demands but with a lot of structure.

The fastest way to screw up a dog is by feeling sorry for it instead of helping it learn how to cope with its new world.

Training happens whether you are mindfully trying to guide the process or not. Every minute your dog's eyes and ears are open, it's learning something.

Don't you want to be a positive influence on what the dog is learning?

07/02/2024

Why choose one of my “In Home Programs”? Complete transparency we are training your dog together in your home. Your home environment is probably where you are most concerned with how they behave. We can have the whole family involved. Unlike a Board and Train I spend all of our time together empowering you on how to train your dog. I will bring over 25 years of dog training experience working with pet owners right into your home. I offer public practice and meet ups with other clients outside of your home …I support you for life. Get in touch. Dogs should be trained, people should be happy. ❤️

06/23/2024

Impulse Control. 😊

06/21/2024

Solutions that work…training that improves your dog’s behavior and your relationship with them. Get in touch limited openings for summer In Home Programs.

06/20/2024

Handsome Twix!

06/20/2024

If you haven’t heard, I am nearly completely booked for the summer. If a Home Lesson Program for your dog is on the “to do” list don’t wait to get in touch. Thank You Lansing! ❤️

06/13/2024

My buddy Rocket had his second home lesson and his first lesson on “Place” - he is a very nice dog, clear headed and just needs direction. Two trainers called him “reactive” he just needs direction. Shepherds go through life constantly asking safe? Dangerous? Safe? Dangerous? They hit adolescence and start screaming danger! Danger! Also danger! They need help and trainers that understand them and that can empower their owners with effective training solutions. Good Boy Rocket! ❤️

06/05/2024

Large improvements in our first lesson. Jet has a healthy dose of stranger danger and aggression at the door. When we met he spent most of his time barking, growling or hiding behind his owner. In our first lesson he was much more relaxed, taking treats from me and offering behaviors. You can see in his eyes in the second photo how much more relaxed he is. “This is the closest he has ever been to anyone and the longest”. Watch for his continued transformation over the coming weeks.

06/05/2024

Yesterday I was at Fast Signs having graphics added to a new vehicle…if you’d like to see this car in your driveway give me a ring, booking for late June/July now. Let me bring humane, effective, solutions based training to your home.

06/03/2024

Tucker began his “Advanced Transformation Program” …he joins Jet, Rocky who also started. Let me bring 30 years of experience with pet owners and dog training to your home.

05/29/2024

Watch his transformation over the coming weeks…he has a healthy dose of reactivity and stranger danger. Enrolled in my “Advanced Transformation” program. All of my training programs are custom designed to meet YOUR goals, let me bring 30 years of experience working with dogs into your home.

05/28/2024

His owner didn’t want me to enter the yard at our assessment but watch for his transformation over the coming weeks. He is enrolled in my Advanced Transformation program. My In Home Programs include private lessons, unlimited public practice, all training equipment and lifelong support. Join a growing family of happy dog owners with improved relationships with their dogs. I’ve been working with pet owners since 1998 first with Good Dog! Training and now with personalized programs designed for you.

05/22/2024

Look who started this week…seven dogs or puppies began programs. Get in touch for summer Home Lesson programs.

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I know it’s still July but if you want a group class, especially in Okemos sign up soon as they are filling fast! (Link to website in comments).

Group Classes!

Registration for Group Classes in Lansing and Okemos now open.

The GROUP CLASSES are coming with CLASSES IN OKEMOS this September. Enrollment will be available on my website, link in comments.

Impulse Control. 😊

Let me help you train the dog of your dreams! This is Willow’s FIRST lesson on “place” and only her second lesson in her program.

Classes begin in ONE week! The Super Puppy Class still has openings, all of my other classes are FULL. The next set of classes will begin in late May/June. Get in on the fun with your puppies.

Classes start April 7th, 8th and 10th…get registered and have some fun with your dog.

I’ve been training high drive, medium drive and no gas in the tank dogs since 1998-let me help you improve your relationship with yours.

There are only a few spots left in my Good Dog! One class that begins April 10th. Join us for fun, effective dog training.

Janet Smith Dog Training

Loose leash walking, first lesson.

My Scentwork/Nosework Classes are FULL…but there is still time to join a puppy or adult dog group class. Spring forward with a well behaved dog!

Group Classes Now Enrolling for April 2024! (Link in comments)

Look at my students who ROCKED their very first blind container search (that means the handlers had no idea which container had source odor). If this looks like fun join us in April…now enrolling for classes. Link in comments.

What is Scentwork/Nosework…well it is one of the fastest, if not the fastest growing dog sport. You can compete in many venues and some are right around Lansing, your dog searches for source (essential oils birch, anise, clove). It is so fun to work with your dog or puppy and be amazed by their sniffing skills. You can play anywhere and your dog will be so much better behaved as your relationship improves. This is my dog Crush doing a container search.

Training is freedom…what would you like to enjoy with your dog this summer? Home Lesson Programs, Group Classes, improving the human/animal bond since 1998. Experience the difference of solutions based training.