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08/17/2026

Welcome, Earl! 🐾💙

At just 6 months old, Earl is already HUGE, and this Great Dane × Irish Wolfhound mix is going to be even bigger! 🙌

Despite his size, Earl is still very much a happy-go-lucky puppy. He came in confident, immediately wanted to explore, and was happy to check out the new environment and meet everyone.

His family want to help Earl learn how to live well in the real world, especially when you’re working with a puppy who’s going to grow into a very, very large dog.

Over the next four weeks, we’ll focus on impulse control, leash manners, basic obedience, and, most importantly, learning how to settle and self-regulate.

Because when you’re going to be this big, “I’m just a puppy!” isn’t going to get you out of everything.

We’re excited to help Earl learn how to channel all that puppy enthusiasm into some really good choices while still letting him be the goofy, happy puppy he is.

Welcome to Smart K9, Earl! We can’t wait to watch this BIG guy grow! ❤️🐾

08/15/2026

🐾 Need somewhere for your pup to spend a day? We have a few daycare spots open! ☀️

Smart K9 daycare is a little different from your typical drop-off-and-play setup. Our days are structured around the individual dogs in our care, with a mix of mental enrichment, physical activity, social time, individual attention, and plenty of opportunities to relax.

Our handlers are involved throughout the day, helping dogs practice good habits, solid obedience, and make appropriate choices while still getting to be dogs. Because we keep our groups small, we pay attention to what each dog needs instead of expecting every dog to have the same kind of day.

✨ Openings for the week of August 17–21 are listed above!
�Spots are limited and tend to fill quickly.
Current daycare subscription clients receive discounted rates on additional days:

🐶 2-day/week subscription: $55/additional day�
🐶 1-day/week subscription: $57/additional day
�🐶 Non-subscription rate: $60/day

📧 Email: [email protected] to reserve your spot!

Client-exclusive program. ❤️🐾

08/14/2026

🎤 Harry Styles is back on tour! 🐾

After working with us through private lessons, Harry is back at Smart K9, and this time, we have some bigger goals in mind.

Harry has significant reactivity toward other dogs and has a history of attacking dogs when given the opportunity. This has made walks, boarding, and even safely using his own yard extremely difficult for his family.

He also struggles with guarding his mom around the other people in the home and has bitten family members in the past.

Finding a way for Harry to safely navigate the world with them has become even more important. The goal isn’t simply to make him obedient inside a training facility; we need to help his family feel confident managing him in real-life situations.

This time, we’re focusing on dog neutrality, leash skills, recall, resource guarding, basic obedience, and helping Harry become comfortable with the structure he needs to be successful!

Harry has already shown us that he’s capable of learning. Now it’s time to help him take those skills on the road. 🎤🐶

Welcome back, Harry Styles. We’re ready for the next leg of the tour! ♥️

08/13/2026

We hope clients can join us on Friday August 28th at Doolittles Woodfire Grill in Fargo anytime between 6:15-7:30pm for some free appetizers in celebration of our 8th birthday!

Thank you for your continued support throughout the years. ❤️

08/12/2026

🐾 Welcome to training, Archie!

Archie is a young pup who is full of energy, curiosity, and personality. He’s incredibly social and loves being involved with his people, but he’s also at the age where absolutely everything is interesting.

He puts everything in his mouth, jumps and mouths people when he greets them, demand barks when he wants attention, and has turned getting things away from him into a game of keep-away.

His family has already been putting a lot of effort into keeping him busy. Now we’re going to help him learn that exercise is only part of the picture. Archie needs to learn how to use his brain, control his impulses, and most importantly, how to settle when nothing exciting is happening.

His family has some big goals for him, including better leash manners, reliable recall, a solid “Out” command, calm greetings, and his “Climb” command. We’ll also be building his off-leash reliability!

Archie is a really fun dog with a lot of potential. He doesn’t need less personality, he just needs direction and structure. ❤️

We’re excited to have you in the Smart K9 Family, Archie! 🐶

08/11/2026

🐾 Keep training this fall! 🍂

Training doesn’t end when your program does; it’s something you continue building with your dog. That’s why we’re offering two exclusive group classes for Smart K9 clients who want to keep strengthening their dog’s confidence, reliability, and real-world skills.

🍂 DISTRACTIONS CLASS
📅 September 23 – October 14
Learn how to keep your dog engaged and connected with you in everyday environments filled with distractions. From other dogs to busy parks, we’ll work on turning challenging situations into training opportunities while building your confidence as a handler.

🏅 CANINE GOOD CITIZEN (CGC) CLASS
📅 October 21 – November 18
Ready to earn your dog’s AKC Canine Good Citizen title? We’ll work through all 10 CGC test items while building the manners, communication, and teamwork needed to succeed.

Pass the test and your dog will receive their official AKC title, certificate, ribbon, and a celebratory photo with their favorite person! 🎉

✨ BONUS OFFER!
Sign up for BOTH classes and receive:
🐕 FREE leash
🎉 FREE daycare day
Both classes are client-exclusive and spots are limited to keep groups small and personalized.

📧 Email: [email protected] to RSVP!
We’d love to keep working with you and your pup this fall. ❤️🐾

08/10/2026

🐾 Say “Hello” to Stevie! ❤️

When we first met Stevie, she was pretty sure she wanted absolutely nothing to do with us. She stayed tucked behind Mom, watched every move we made, and needed a LOT of time before she was comfortable enough to even take a treat.

And then, slowly, she started coming out of her shell.

She went from taking treats tossed across the room to taking them right from our hands. Then she started exploring the room on her own, climbing on things, coming closer to us, and eventually seeking out pets. We even got to the point where she could lay down in front of us and just relax.

Her kennel work has been a huge one too. What used to be a really difficult part of life for Stevie has become something she can actually settle in and feel comfortable with. She’s now willingly going into her RuffLand at home and has been able to stay in there for longer periods of time.

Stevie is still Stevie. She’s sensitive, curious, has a very high prey drive, and definitely likes to do things on her own terms. But she doesn’t need to become a different dog. She just needed some help realizing that the world isn’t quite as scary as she thought it was.

We’re really proud of this girl and all the little choices she’s made along the way to become more confident. And honestly, watching her start to trust us has been pretty special. ❤️

We’re so excited to welcome Stevie into her 8-Week Board and Train Program! 🐶

08/09/2026

“Little dog syndrome” little dogs, get a bad reputation because often times you can get away with not training them.

Thankfully, Woody’s Mom sees the value in having a well trained dog so Woody got into training at a young age before major bad habits formed.

Relationship, leadership, and trust were the three biggest keys to Woody’s training success. That looks like patience, consistency, clear, fair boundaries, and understanding.

Woody has a whole new state of mind and is already back for his off leash training program!

08/08/2026

🐶 Daycare openings are available for the week of August 17–21!

A great daycare experience isn't just about burning energy; it's about helping dogs and their owners continue their training even after their program ends.

At Smart K9, our daycare program is led by trainers and handlers who focus on creating calm, structured, and enriching days for every dog. Throughout the day, dogs practice valuable skills like settling around distractions, making thoughtful choices, exploring new environments, and engaging in activities that challenge them mentally and physically.

With intentionally small daycare groups, we're able to tailor each dog's experience to their individual personality, goals, and comfort level while ensuring safe, appropriate interactions.

✨ Openings for the week of August 17–21 are listed above! Availability is limited, so be sure to reserve your dog's spot early.

Current daycare subscription clients receive discounted rates on additional daycare days:�• 2-day/week subscription clients: $55/additional day�• 1-day/week subscription clients: $57/additional day�• Non-subscription daycare rate: $60/day

📧 Email: [email protected] to reserve your spot!
Client-exclusive program. 🐾❤️

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