Jiovany ‘Jio’ Alcaide
Jiovany ‘Jio’ Alcaide and Taylor Barconey began their dog training journey by becoming accredited dog trainers through a popular dog day care company in 2017. With an extreme appetite and ambition to become the best dog trainers they could be, Jio and Taylor quickly garnished over 300 hours of dog training experience within their first 6 months in their profession and went on to obtain their Certified Professional Dog Trainer title (cpdt-ka) through the Certification Council of Professional Dog Trainers in 2018.
They are also considered Fear Free Certified Professional Animal Trainers and have recently become Accredited Dog Trainers through the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC), in 2021.
Training Philosophy
Smart Bitch Modern Dog Training is a force-free, rewards-based, female minority owned dog training company based in New Orleans, LA. Smart Bitch’s mission is to popularize rewards-based methods in America and beyond, and prides itself on tackling all areas of dog training, including advanced behavioral issues, such as aggression, and proving to their community that no matter the problem, the Smart Bitches can help!
Services
Smart Bitch offers a variety of services, including:
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Virtual Consultation:
A 90-minute to 2-hour live online meeting with Jio and Taylor to discuss your dog’s behavior and create a training plan. This is required for all private training services.
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D.I.Y. Coaching:
60-minute sessions where you learn how to train your dog yourself. Available in-person or online.
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S.M.A.R.T. Day Training:
30-60 minute sessions where Jio and Taylor come to your home and train your dog while you are present or not. This service is only available to in-person clients.
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Silver Subscription:
Includes one monthly virtual consult, two virtual or in-person sessions, customized training plans, and unlimited communication with the trainers.
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Gold Subscription:
Includes one monthly virtual consult, four virtual or in-person sessions, customized training plans, and unlimited communication with the trainers.
Certifications
Jiovany ‘Jio’ Alcaide is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer – Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA) and an Accredited Dog Trainer (ADT) through the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC).
Specializations
Smart Bitch specializes in a variety of behavioral issues, including:
- Dog to Dog Aggression
- Dog to People Aggression
- Resource Guarding (Object Aggression)
- Leash Reactivity
- Excessive Barking
- Running Away
- Destruction
- Hyperactivity
- Fearfulness & Anxiety
- Obsessive Behavior
Training Methods
Smart Bitch uses force-free, rewards-based training methods.
