Smarty Paws Dog Training

Our 2.5-year-old rescue pup was pulling on walks and generally reactive, making walks stressful for everyone. Enter Valerie! She personalized our training sessions to help us achieve our dream of loose-leash walks, and equipped us with the skills to tackle those reactivity issues head-on. We can't recommend Valerie enough - she's a lifesaver for anyone struggling with a furry friend in need of training!

I am so happy to highly recommend Smarty Paws! Val is clearly experienced, has an intuitive way with dogs and knows exactly how to motivate good behaviors with positive reinforcement. Her training sessions are organized and fun for both doggy parents and the dog - my pup absolutely adores her. She patiently listened to my concerns and incorporated specific training for addressing them. Willie learned so much including: sit/stay, go to his bed and wait, not pull on the leash and is way less leash reactive after only 5 sessions. Most importantly I learned how to manage Willie’s intense energy and how to redirect him to positive behavior. Smarty Paws’ prices are... read full review

i needed help with my 3yo shepherd/husky mix to be more responsive, to have better manners and recall. i ultimately decided on getting trainings with valerie, after many calls with other trainers, i still remember my first call with her. she stood out so much and i couldn’t consider any other trainer at that point. she was beyond helpful and really took time to listen and gave me so much info before we even set up our first session! shes extremely knowledgable and it’s been such a pleasure having her. she’s not judgemental at all, shes patient, her training is effective, and always sets us up for success. so glad to have stumbled upon her business and highly recommend... read full review