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One Smart Dog Private basic training, assistance with behavior issues and owner-trained service dog assistance. Hello. My name is Meghan Giacopelli. He listened to me.

I was born and grew up in Michigan near Detroit. We relocated to Missouri when I was 13 years old. My passion for dogs and their behavior started when I was having trouble with bullies in my teens. My parents got me a puppy to help with the depression I was experiencing. His name was Sam and he loved me. He was my best friend. I knew he was listening by watching his body language. I was an Oncolog

y Nurse for several years before I moved to dog training. A lot was changing in nursing at that time and it just wasn't what I loved about it anymore. I first started working at the local animal shelter as a volunteer. I worked mostly with dogs that were unsocialized and had other behavior problems. In a couple of years I became the shelter's Animal Care Specialist. I was in charge of the animals' mental and physical well being, as well as the shelter's adoption counselor. A couple of years later I accepted the General Manager post. I loved the job, but I wasn't able to spend as much time one-on-one with the dogs. That is why I decided to do private, in-home dog training, where I feel I can be of most help to dogs and their owners/guardians. My favorite dog related reading is The Other End of the Leash by Patricia B. McConnell, Ph.D. She is my favorite animal behaviorist. She also has published important booklets. I learned a lot about separation anxiety with I'll Be Home Soon and The Cautious Canine for dogs that have fear issues. Meghan Giacopelli -
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Rambo graduated with flying colors today! Here he is, so handsome, with his owner Mike Jaycox.
01/28/2025

Rambo graduated with flying colors today! Here he is, so handsome, with his owner Mike Jaycox.

Contessa, or "Tess", and her owner, Ward Westbrook, passed their final evaluation with flying colors! It was a pleasure ...
12/12/2024

Contessa, or "Tess", and her owner, Ward Westbrook, passed their final evaluation with flying colors! It was a pleasure working with you both!

From Meghan Giacopelli, owner of One Smart Dog- Echo, my 1 yr Poodle mix, officially passed basic training and has alrea...
11/27/2024

From Meghan Giacopelli, owner of One Smart Dog-
Echo, my 1 yr Poodle mix, officially passed basic training and has already started Canine Good Citizen training and public access training.
She will be taking over for, Finnegan, my service dog that has retired from service dog work. (Even though he still insists on performing many tasks!) I knew she was perfect when I saw a video of her at 6 weeks old. She is a natural- quick, bright, intelligent and friendly and mellow.

Mia graduated today with perfect scores! It was a pleasure working with you both!
11/22/2024

Mia graduated today with perfect scores! It was a pleasure working with you both!

Say hi to Zeb! He passed his basic dog training today. He is quite the character! His owner, Paula Woodward, really put ...
10/09/2024

Say hi to Zeb! He passed his basic dog training today. He is quite the character! His owner, Paula Woodward, really put the work in! In a couple of weeks we will meet again to work on over exuberant greetings.

This is Lady Diane and she just passed her puppy training course! She is so sweet and adorable! Rick Tunell and Tony wor...
10/09/2024

This is Lady Diane and she just passed her puppy training course! She is so sweet and adorable! Rick Tunell and Tony worked really hard for her training and we may see her again when she is all grown up. 🐶

Thank you so much to the donors that made this happen for this gas station stray. Harris is doing great and is scheduled...
08/30/2024

Thank you so much to the donors that made this happen for this gas station stray. Harris is doing great and is scheduled for dental and neutering the 6th of September. He could still use an indoor home. We can only provide an outdoor home with a lot of support, but not ideal. He is very affectionate, calm, likes to lay on the porch - he's on leash - making biscuits and rubbing around your legs. Very handsome. He's been OK with our other cats, male and female. Doesn't freak out around our dogs. We can't keep him inside because we have one dog that has high cat prey drive.

Yaaay, Mini! This sweetheart and her mom, ConnieSue Moss, graduated from basic training!
08/25/2024

Yaaay, Mini! This sweetheart and her mom, ConnieSue Moss, graduated from basic training!

Brothers Mekhi and Membou passed their "final exam"! There have different personalities, but both are super sweet and I ...
07/16/2024

Brothers Mekhi and Membou passed their "final exam"! There have different personalities, but both are super sweet and I really enjoyed working with them and their owner, Brenda Ferguson.

05/18/2024

While we wait for spring graduates to posted, how about a poll?
How old were you when you got your 1st dog? What breed was/is it and what was it's name?
My first dog was named Sam. I was 16, I think. He was a mixed breed, entirely the color of a copper penny. People thought he was a pure bred. He was athletic, sweet, devoted. He got me through rough times.

Sign up in April and get $25 off on pre-puppy training, puppy and adult dog basic training. One Smart Dog offers an 8-10...
03/30/2024

Sign up in April and get $25 off on pre-puppy training, puppy and adult dog basic training. One Smart Dog offers an 8-10 week basic dog training course for $125, but for those signing up in April it will only be $100!
Commands taught are sit, stay, down, come, leave it, and walking on a loose leash, plus addressing common behavior issues. Consult for behavior issues alone is $25 a visit. I have 13+ experience working with and training dogs. Please see my page for more details, reviews, pictures and videos, services available with fees. Private, in home training or designated location. Dogs can start basic training as young as 9 weeks of age.
page - OneSmartDog@Seamus214
You can contact me via phone or text 6603341138 or on messenger. Texting is best.

It was such a pleasure working with this sweet pup. He did so well! Luka and his owner, Andrea, worked so hard and got t...
03/01/2024

It was such a pleasure working with this sweet pup. He did so well! Luka and his owner, Andrea, worked so hard and got top marks!

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Just a thank you to my clients and followers. I apologise for the background. The room is in the middle of renovations. Also a reminder that my subscription funds go toward the printer fee for the handbook, mileage fees, and a discount on training fees for folks that are in serious need of training but can't make the full fee. Winter is kind of slow. Can't wait for spring to spend more time with owners and their dogs. Shout out to my brother Nick, my 1st subscriber.

Deman and Michelle answer some questions about their owner trained service dog experience.

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