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SmartK9s, LLC

Personalized Behavior and Obedience Training
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06/07/2024

Now that I'm settled back into the Twin Cities I want to let my Minnesota friends and clients know I am available for consultations and private lessons. If you have a new puppy or a training problem you'd like help with, I'd love to help.

01/17/2024

Huge thank you to everyone who has reached out to me during this difficult time. I've always said I have the best clients and friends. I am getting things wrapped up at the dog training center and will have a final sale open to the general public this Sunday, January 21st from 1 to 3. Students and friends are welcome to stop by any time before Sunday to see if there is anything they would like to buy before the public is invited in. I should be at the training center from 8 am until about Noon. Not sure about Friday and Saturday's hours yet.

01/12/2024

I'm not crying, you're crying.

01/01/2024

Due to circumstances beyond my control I will be closing my training center this month. All clients with active packages should have received an email from me with the number of lessons left to use. Classes will be held until January 19th and then a liquidation sale will be held Sunday, January 21st. All furniture, decor, agility equipment, dog training equipment and other supplies will be sold. I have a list of items and what I paid for them available, along with pictures, and will be happy to pre-sell items on the condition anything I may need to finish up classes will be picked up on the 21st. Anything I do not need for classes can be taken now. Email me at [email protected] for a list of items, or feel free to stop by and take a look.

I truly appreciate all of my friends and students who supported me this year. It was my goal and dream to have my own dog training center open again and I was so proud of what I put together. I love teaching and am hopeful I will be back at it in the not too distant future.

12/06/2023

Who has brags from the Conroe Kennel Club Dog Show last weekend? Please share!!

12/04/2023

Reminder - no Rally class tonight since the Kennel Club dog show just finished today.

12/03/2023

Sunny is using her "spot" at NRG Center while waiting for Corgi races at half time. I love this exercise so much - it gives your dog is own comfort zone regardless of where you are!

12/02/2023

I had no idea this was an option. Very interesting!

11/29/2023

No Rally class next Monday, December 4th.

11/24/2023

Need to practice for next weekend's dog show or Pets With A Mission therapy dog test? I have an Obedience Level 1 class scheduled for 1 PM today. Depending on who signs up I can practice whatever skills you want to work on.

There is also Puppy SOS at 2 and Agility Run for Fun at 3.

11/23/2023

My wishes for a safe and happy Thanksgiving with your loved ones. 💕

11/22/2023

Reminder - no Conformation class tonight. Everyone have a safe and happy Thanksgiving with your loved ones - two legged and four legged!

11/20/2023

Updated schedule for Black Friday so people can shop in the morning and still come to a class if they want:

1:00 Obedience Level 1
2:00 Puppy SOS
3:00 Agility Run for Fun

Any other requests? Let me know!

11/20/2023

Anyone planning to come for Rally class tonight?

11/19/2023

Is anyone interested in being tested for Community Canine and/or Urban Canine? I have one person who wants to be tested but it will be much easier for me to test multiple people at once. I'll do the tests in The Waterway area of The Woodlands at a mutually convenient day and time for those interested.

You must have the CGC to take the advanced test(s).

11/16/2023

Petbarboutique_Conroe is offering 10% off with a donation of supplies to OPA. The attached list has needed supplies that help us take care of homeless dogs and cats and provides support to our foster parents! Thank you for your support!

11/16/2023

Some dogs don't like to be in the middle of all of the extra activity and noise, so don't feel bad about letting them rest in their crate during meal time. They can enjoy some down time and you'll know they are safe away from the food when you are busy and can't watch them. Let them enjoy their own special treat in their crate instead.

11/11/2023

All set up and ready to go! Come out to Grand Central Park and check out everything going on this afternoon.

11/11/2023

And always vary the value of the rewards!

11/07/2023

I'm very late to post but Lydia Joiner and her amazing Dolly got their trick dog title and first Intermediate Rally Q at the Ridgeback National Specialty. Congratulations on your new title! It's so fun to watch Dolly grow and accomplish so many things!

11/05/2023

2023 Turkey Trot is done! Thanks Jana, Shooter, Leanne and Tango for joining us! The dogs had a wonderful time sniffing while we chatted!

The next SmartK9s Fit Dog event will be another group walk on December 10 in Lake Creek Preserve right outside of Woodforest.

11/04/2023

Check out the fun contests scheduled at this event! What other reasons do you need to come?!

News Break, our infamous pup contests are being expanded for Relay/Bark For Life of Montgomery & Walker Counties, 2023
We will have for the pups:
Best Dressed, Best Tail Wag, Best Fetch, Best Trick, Best Talker, Beauty or Not, the winners in each of these will come back for Best In Show.
And we are adding a human contest as well: Best Human Barker
Bragging right for the next yhear are at stake!
You have more than a week to practice!

11/03/2023

Reminder - I'm doing the Turkey Trot on Sunday the 5th at W.G. Jones State Forest on Sunday, November 5th. It's initially set for 1:00 but given the forecast for warm temps again we may go earlier. Please message, email or call me if you want to go so I can send you official meet up information the day before.

The AKC Fit Dog Program is organizing its annual 5K Turkey Trot for dogs and their owners. Learn how to safely exercise with your dog and earn a medal.

11/03/2023

Schedule change - I have a puppy class starting this Saturday, November 4th at 9 am! There are few spots left. Anyone who adopted a puppy from the OPA Howloween event - your puppy package will be 25% off!

11/02/2023

Keen and I will be there to help people learn about agility, K9 Fitness and other fun dog sports. Please stop by - it's a great cause!

Relay For Life events are life-changing cancer fundraising events that help communities across the globe fight back against cancer.

10/23/2023

There will not be a Rally class tonight. Next Rally class will be next week.

10/23/2023

Not everyone with a service dog looks like they need a service dog. Be respectful.

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Ruger is LOVING agility! He's had about five lessons so far. We've raised the obstacle heights and started doing some sequences since he was doing so well. #smartpeoplehavesmartk9s #agilityaussieinthemaking

I had a fun group of women come practice nose work with their dogs today. I took a break to watch the "blind hides." The dogs LOVE these games!

This never ending heat is making it near impossible to get our dogs out for exercise. I'm going to continue my August K9 Gym special through September so people can take advantage of my air conditioned facility to exercise their dogs' bodies - and minds! K9 Gym is a half hour class that is open to four dog/handler teams at a time. Four stations are set up - two cardio and two strength and balance. The dog/handler teams take turns rotating through the stations. No previous training is necessary as everything is done on leash. The class is on sale for $30 each or buy a package of five for $130 and save even more. The schedule and other information is on my website. I also have puppy, obedience, agility, trick, and therapy dog classes. www.smartpeoplehavesmartk9s.com

Morgan loved K9 Gym this morning! Her first time putting paws on the equipment, but she learned very quickly. She left a tired and happy girl! #k9gym #smartpeoplehavesmartk9s

I have the BEST co-worker. He reminds me we all need to stop work and take play breaks.

I taught a dog how to safely swim today. What did you do today?

This is Harley, who has been a client of mine since she was a puppy. We had a great lesson today. She is doing extremely well off leash, as you can tell, but she has some attention and impulse control problems on leash. Lots of dogs act differently on leash than they do off. Her owner/trainer Craig will be trying some new things with her. Coming soon...video of Harley walking nicely on a leash through a crowd!

No escaped inmates with Officer Keen on duty! #smartk9s #correctionsofficerkeen #respectthebadge

Keen loves playing brain games! SmartK9s has a lending library for students to check games like these out. #smartk9s #enrichmentfordogs #sheltiesofinstagram

Forrest taking Tonto for a walk. Forrest is available for adoption through Animal Shelter Volunteers of Texas.

Allie is super smart! She figured out putting the treat ball on the bed would be less work and get more treats out than rolling it around the room.

This is one of the many reasons I love my job. Miss Mollie really makes me laugh! ❤ Dogs!!

This is my client Remi. Can you guess why I call him Remi Roo Roo? Usually he does this the entire time I'm making his meal...without prompting!

Here's a video from this morning's puppy class.

"Name Game" Video

I was asked to do a series of short training videos for the Official Animal Shelter Volunteers of Texas and KSTAR News. Here is the first video. I had planned to use food to reinforce and reward Linny's new name, but she decided she liked petting better! If your dog is food motivated, great - pair their name with their meal. If they prefer toys, use toys. If they prefer petting, like Linny, use that. Every dog has a favorite thing!