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Welcome, Woody! ๐Ÿพ๐Ÿ’™Woody is joining us to work on building confidence, learning the foundations of obedience, and discove...
06/15/2026

Welcome, Woody! ๐Ÿพ๐Ÿ’™

Woody is joining us to work on building confidence, learning the foundations of obedience, and discovering that training can be both fun and rewarding!
While Woody is a social guy at home who loves playing with other dogs, new environments can feel a little overwhelming at first.

Because of this, a big focus of his training will be helping him build confidence and learn how to navigate unfamiliar situations with a little more independence.

Weโ€™ll also be introducing Woody to basic obedience skills, enrichment activities, and new ways to work his brain.

Having his own training time and learning opportunities will help give him productive outlets while strengthening his relationship with his family.

Woody is such a sweet boy with a lot of potential, and weโ€™re excited to help him grow into a more confident, capable version of himself while having plenty of fun along the way. โœจ

Welcome to Smart K9, Woody! โค๏ธ๐Ÿพ

Congratulations, Helo! ๐ŸŽ“๐ŸพWhen Helo first joined us for his 6-week Day Train program, he had a lot to say about the world...
06/12/2026

Congratulations, Helo! ๐ŸŽ“๐Ÿพ

When Helo first joined us for his 6-week Day Train program, he had a lot to say about the world around him. New people, cars, bikes, and just about anything that caught his attention could quickly send him into overdrive.

His busy brain was always looking for something to focus on, making it difficult for him to relax and simply exist in the moment.

Over the past six weeks, Helo has worked hard on learning how to slow down, make better choices, and navigate the world with a little more confidence and a lot more clarity.

While he still loves having a job to do, weโ€™ve seen him make huge strides in his ability to focus, work through distractions, and settle himself instead of immediately reacting to everything around him.

One of the biggest lessons for Helo has been learning that he doesnโ€™t need to be on high alert all the time. As his confidence has grown, weโ€™ve watched him become more thoughtful, more engaged with his handlers, and better equipped to handle the things that used to overwhelm him.

We are incredibly proud of the progress this smart boy has made and excited to see him continue building on these skills at home. Great work, Helo! โค๏ธ

06/11/2026

Fargo Residents:

Please keep an eye out for Barnes, a dog recently adopted from us. On Tuesday night, he got spooked and yanked the leash out of his adopter's hands.

๐๐š๐ซ๐ง๐ž๐ฌ ๐ข๐Ÿ ๐•๐„๐‘๐˜ ๐ฌ๐ค๐ข๐ญ๐ญ๐ข๐ฌ๐ก. ๐ƒ๐จ ๐๐Ž๐“ ๐š๐ญ๐ญ๐ž๐ฆ๐ฉ๐ญ ๐ญ๐จ ๐ฒ๐ž๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐š๐ญ, ๐œ๐ก๐š๐ฌ๐ž ๐š๐Ÿ๐ญ๐ž๐ซ, ๐จ๐ซ ๐š๐ฉ๐ฉ๐ซ๐จ๐š๐œ๐ก ๐ก๐ข๐ฆ. ๐‡๐ž ๐ฐ๐ข๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐›๐จ๐ฅ๐ญ ๐š๐ง๐ ๐ฐ๐ž ๐๐จ๐ง'๐ญ ๐ฐ๐š๐ง๐ญ ๐ก๐ข๐ฆ ๐ซ๐ฎ๐ง๐ง๐ข๐ง๐  ๐ข๐ง๐ญ๐จ ๐ญ๐ซ๐š๐Ÿ๐Ÿ๐ข๐œ.

๐ˆ๐Ÿ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ ๐ฌ๐ฉ๐จ๐ญ ๐๐š๐ซ๐ง๐ž๐ฌ, ๐š๐ฅ๐ฅ ๐ฐ๐ž ๐š๐ซ๐ž ๐š๐ฌ๐ค๐ข๐ง๐  ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎ ๐ญ๐จ ๐๐จ ๐ข๐ฌ ๐ซ๐ž๐ฉ๐จ๐ซ๐ญ ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐ฌ๐ข๐ ๐ก๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐€๐’๐€๐ ๐ญ๐จ ๐Ÿ”๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ“-๐Ÿ•๐Ÿ•๐Ÿ’-๐Ÿ’๐Ÿ–๐Ÿ–๐Ÿ.

We will not be listing a last known location because we do not want people to go out searching and attempting to catch him themselves. For his safety, please REPORT SIGHTINGS ONLY and do NOT attempt to approach him.

The Retrievers are actively working on this case. Please help them by keeping an eye out for sightings of Barnes but do not attempt to engage with him in any way.

Please Barnes, come home safely โค๏ธ

Smart K9 Family, please help us welcome Dog Handler Lindsay to the team!Lindsayโ€™s passion for animals ignited at a young...
06/11/2026

Smart K9 Family, please help us welcome Dog Handler Lindsay to the team!

Lindsayโ€™s passion for animals ignited at a young age. Growing up surrounded by dogs, cats, reptiles, and other small creatures, she spent a significant portion of her childhood caring for and learning about them. These formative experiences kindled a lifelong love for animals, ultimately inspiring her to pursue a career dedicated to working with them.

Lindsay brings a diverse background in animal-related fields. While attending North Dakota State University, she worked for three years at the NDSU Swine Research Facility, where she participated in biomedical and behavioral research studies. Her responsibilities included observing and documenting animal behavior, monitoring indicators of pain and well-being, collecting blood samples, and safely handling swine throughout various research projects.

She also gained extensive hands-on experience working in animal shelters. Lindsay spent two years at The Babinski Foundation in Brainerd, Minnesota, and one year at Homeward Animal Shelter in Fargo. Through these roles, she worked with animals from many different backgrounds and temperaments, including fearful, reactive, and behaviorally challenged dogs.

In May of 2026, Lindsay graduated from North Dakota State University with a Bachelor of Science in Animal Science. She also holds an Associate of Arts degree from Central Lakes College in Brainerd, Minnesota.

One of Lindsayโ€™s favorite parts of working with dogs is helping shy, fearful, and reactive dogs gain confidence and learn to trust. She finds it incredibly rewarding to watch dogs grow, build positive relationships, and develop a more positive outlook on life.

When sheโ€™s not at Smart K9, Lindsay enjoys spending time with friends and family, being out on the water, and visiting her animals back home.

Lindsay is so excited to be part of the Smart K9 team and looks forward to getting to know all of the dogs and families who trust us with their care. Please help us welcome her!

๐ŸŽ“ Congratulations Wilbur! ๐ŸŽ“Over the course of his Board & Train program, Wilbur has worked hard on building more structu...
06/10/2026

๐ŸŽ“ Congratulations Wilbur! ๐ŸŽ“

Over the course of his Board & Train program, Wilbur has worked hard on building more structure, improving his obedience, and learning how to better navigate the world around him with calmer, more thoughtful decision making ๐Ÿ’›

This sweet boy came in with some big feelings and a strong attachment to his people, and throughout his stay, weโ€™ve focused heavily on helping him feel more comfortable with boundaries, relaxation, and neutrality in shared spaces.
From place work to everyday obedience and clearer communication, Wilbur has made some really meaningful progress along the way.

One of our favorite things about Wilbur has been getting to watch his confidence grow as he learned that structure and consistency can help make life feel a little less overwhelming ๐Ÿพ

Weโ€™re so proud of the work Wilbur and his family have put into this process, and weโ€™re excited to see him continue building on these new skills at home.

Congratulations, buddy. Weโ€™re going to miss you around here! โœจ

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Summer in Fargo means more hikes, lake days, patio hangs, and outdoor adventures with our dogs โ˜€๏ธ๐ŸพBut with warmer weathe...
06/09/2026

Summer in Fargo means more hikes, lake days, patio hangs, and outdoor adventures with our dogs โ˜€๏ธ๐Ÿพ

But with warmer weather also come increased risks of hot pavement and overheating, toxic plants, bug bites, fleas, ticks, and mosquito-borne illnesses.
Keeping your dog safe this summer means more than just avoiding the heat:
โ€จ๐Ÿถ stay up to date on vaccinesโ€จ๐ŸฆŸ use flea/tick & heartworm preventionโ€จ๐ŸŒฑ be aware of harmful plants and insectsโ€จ๐Ÿ”ฅ watch pavement temperatures carefullyโ€จ๐Ÿ’ง prioritize hydration and rest breaks

At Smart K9, the health and safety of every dog in our facility is extremely important to us. We require all dogs entering our facility to be current on:โ€จโœ”๏ธ Rabiesโ€จโœ”๏ธ Distemperโ€จโœ”๏ธ Bordetella

A little prevention goes a LONG way toward keeping your dog healthy, safe, and able to enjoy all the fun summer has to offer โค๏ธ

Educational information
referenced from AVMA, CDC, ASPCA Animal Poison Control, and Companion Animal Parasite Council resources.

๐ŸŽ“ Congratulations Cash! ๐ŸŽ“Over the last 6 weeks, Cash has been working hard in his Day Train Program focusing on reactivi...
06/08/2026

๐ŸŽ“ Congratulations Cash! ๐ŸŽ“

Over the last 6 weeks, Cash has been working hard in his Day Train Program focusing on reactivity, neutrality, and building a strong obedience foundation ๐Ÿ’›

When Cash first came to us, the world felt pretty overwhelming for him at times. Coming from a difficult background with limited structure and confidence-building experiences, he often struggled to respond to his environment, especially other dogs during walks. Despite that, it was easy to see how smart, curious, and eager to work he truly is.

Throughout his program, we focused heavily on helping Cash slow down, learn his markers and obedience skills, build confidence through structure, and develop calmer, more neutral behaviors in response to distractions. One of our favorite things about Cash has been watching him start to settle into himself and realize he doesnโ€™t have to react to every little thing happening around him ๐Ÿพ

His mom has also put in a lot of work learning alongside him, and weโ€™re so excited for them to continue growing together as a team. Cash has such a bright future ahead of him, and weโ€™re incredibly proud of all the progress heโ€™s made โœจ

Congratulations, Cash, keep up the amazing work! We canโ€™t wait to see you back in daycare to maintain the hard work you and your family put in during training ๐Ÿ‘

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Our weekly daycare openings are here and we would LOVE to see your Smart K9 pup join us! ๐Ÿพโค๏ธOur daycare program is desig...
06/06/2026

Our weekly daycare openings are here and we would LOVE to see your Smart K9 pup join us! ๐Ÿพโค๏ธ

Our daycare program is designed a little differently than your typical free-for-all daycare environment ๐Ÿ‘€

At Smart K9, daycare focuses on structure, enrichment, and reinforcing the training your dog has already worked so hard for. From practicing calmness and neutrality to enjoying one-on-one playtime and mental stimulation, we prioritize creating a safe, productive, and individualized experience for every dog in our care.

Because of this, spots are LIMITED each day so we can keep daycare intentional and personalized โœจ

Current openings for the week of June 8thโ€“12th are listed above โฌ†๏ธ

Current daycare subscription clients also receive discounted rates on additional daycare days:

โ€ข 2-day/week subscription clients: $55/additional day
โ€ข 1-day/week subscription clients: $57/additional day
โ€ข Non-subscription daycare rate: $60/day

๐Ÿ“ง Email: [email protected] to reserve your spot!
(Client-exclusive program)

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