Smart Pets Training offers problem-solving solutions, in-home training, and relationship building when a class or group situation isn’t suitable. Certifications include CPDT-KSA.
Training Equipment consists of a fun relationship with your pet, plenty of treats, and a reward marker. The training philosophy revolves around operant conditioning, utilizing positive reinforcement and management. Negative reinforcement is employed when appropriate, but positive punishment is never used to train your dog.
Service areas include Fargo, Moorhead, and surrounding areas. Group classes are beneficial, but sometimes schedules don’t align, or a dog’s behavior presents challenges in a class setting. Smart Pets Training focuses on teaching owners how to train their dogs at home. The approach aims to find management and training solutions that are implementable and sustainable.
Whether it’s good manners at home, a pleasant walk in the neighborhood, or participating in a group class, Smart Pets Training is dedicated to helping clients achieve their goals. The trainer has experience working with numerous dog families, multi-species households, children, and addressing problematic behaviors such as house-soiling, separation anxiety, reactivity, fear, resource guarding, and general behavioral issues.
