Located in Canonsburg, Pa Smarty Paws K9U provides positive dog training at reasonable prices. 

My name is Christen, and I am the sole owner, operator, and trainer here at Smarty Paws K9 University. In 2009, my career officially began but I have been working with dogs my entire life in some way or another. Acquiring my evaluator license in 2010 through American Kennel Club for their Canine Good Citizen Program, allowing me to evaluate for all 4 CGC Levels, Trick Dog Program, Virtual Home Manners Program, as well as their Temperament Testing, and Level 3 Certified Fitness Instructor. In November 2020 I completed my certifications as a Certified Trick Dog Instructor through Do More with Your Dog. Followed by the programs to acquire my Canine Fitness Instructor, Stunt Dog Judge, and Animal Actor Certifications with them as well, making me a Triple Crown Instructor with DMWYD.  Throughout my career, I have worked with over 1000 dogs in my career of all ages and sizes. Today I share my life with a Goldendoodle, named Linc who holds multiple titles, and we are having fun working towards more daily. As well as a Standard Poodle, named Armani. Over the years, up till recently I spent my life with numerous English Mastiffs, a Husky mix, and a Tibetan Mastiff. Positive reinforcement training, lure and reward mostly, is the most important aspect of my training with a sprinkle of Canine Enrichment and Game-Based Training techniques as well. Your relationship with your pup is a lifelong bond. Smarty Paws K9U’s goal is to strengthen that bond, by teaching you proper techniques for cue and ways to curb behaviors that will strengthen your bond even more creating a limitless bond and mutual respect.

Smarty Paws K9U services Canonsburg, Pa and other areas within 15 miles of my location (Over 15 miles taken on a case-by-case basis)

The benefits of Dog Training

• Keeps dogs from ending up in shelters. Most the dogs found in shelters are there because of some sort of behavioral issue that could have been solved with basic obedience training.
• Unwanted behaviors subside. Dogs with destructive behaviors, hyperactive tenancies, anxiety issues, or other undesired behaviors tend to minimize or completely disappear when dogs are getting enough physical AND mental stimulation…i.e., training.
• Builds a bond that lasts a lifetime. When dogs and owners train together, the dog learns its place in the family or pack as your dog considers it. Therefore, when you are an effective and loving leader, you are creating the perfect balance of respect, trust and love.
• Makes your furry family member a joy to be around. Who doesn’t love a well-behaved dog?

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