SmartyPaws PNW

12/30/2024

Did you know I’m an AKC CGC evaluator? This also means I can evaluate for the AKC trick titles as well.

As a trainer and an evaluator, we can set up private lessons where I can help you and your dog learn the skills necessary to earn a CGC title (or a trick title) - and then evaluate too!

Here are a few local Bulldogs who earned their CGC this morning. Way to go: Kim, Kendyl, Ivan, Millie, and Gertie! ❤

12/09/2024

In a comment, tell me what your biggest concern is with your dog.

Barking?
Leash skills?
Settling when guests come over?
Recall?

You tell me.

12/08/2024

Dog harnesses do not cause pulling.

Try to change my mind. 🧠🐾

12/08/2024

Ava visited Santa today. She wasn’t 100% sure she could trust this guy, but she’s easily bought out with treats. ;)

Chewy Claus also responded to Ava’s wishlist letter and granted her wish! Instead of donating 1lb of food and treats to dogs in need, Chewy is donating 2lbs of food and treats in Ava’s honor! Ava is very proud of her contribution. ❤️

12/03/2024

To throw the ball or not to throw the ball.
There is no question: just throw the ball.

10/21/2024

I can’t believe I have to do this but…

Just a heads up for anyone that has been contacting me: Less than a week ago I had a family emergency that has since become a little more unpredictable than we initially thought.

Please bear with me as I navigate this time.

If we have a lesson scheduled, I will do my best to be there, but please know that I may need to postpone lessons until a later date.

~ Jess

09/15/2024

What are you most proud of your dog for?

I’m proud of Reggie b/c this AM she walked past another dog w/out reacting. 😍

09/04/2024

A true Greyhound in miniature, the elegant Italian Greyhound is an alert, playful, and highly affectionate toy companion.

Why do you love the breed?

09/04/2024

If your dog played a sport, what sport would it be and why? 🏀🏈🎾🏐⚽️🎱🔮

08/06/2024

08/05/2024

What is your morning routine with your dog?

07/09/2024

Your dog is in school and gets called to the principals office. What did they do?

07/02/2024

How do we feel about a dog rescue/sanctuary that doesn’t take dogs in from public surrenders and only rescues dogs left in the “wild” - and then never adopts any of the dogs out..?

06/30/2024

Teaching your dog good leash manners means reinforcing good behaviors, and practicing this reinforcement on every walk.

06/28/2024

06/28/2024

I am never on time for a private lesson. I’m usually ridiculously early and have to go find a nearby inconspicuous spot to park my car and wait until it’s acceptable for me to arrive at your house. Which is what I’m doing right now.

“No, sir, I’m not lost.” I’m just a dog trainer waiting for the right time to arrive at a lesson…while people who live in this area think I’m scoping out their homes for future robberies…

06/22/2024

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