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Paula Morrison

This group of trainers are the best in the area!!! They care for your dog like it’s their own and they do a wonderful job. George (Newfoundland) started going there when he was 10 weeks and now  he is a year old and ready to take his therapy test. Their willingness and love for dogs truly show at every lesson and George looks forward to going to class!!! I would highly recommend them to all my friends!!! Thank you team for everything you do for George.

Brittany Bush

Randy at SMART Dog School worked a miracle with our crazy out of control Standard Poodle/Great Pyrenees/Newfoundland mix puppy Nevada. She is a GIANT and so full of energy that she was a danger and a liability. She is so strong that even as a puppy she once dragged me out the door and down a flight of stairs where I landed on concrete. She was almost taken for shelter surrender that day. But as a compromise to immediate surrender, we decided to give training a try, but with the ultimatum in my mind that if she couldn’t be calmed down and controlled she would have to go for the sake of my kids’ & house guests’ safety. After the two weeks of on-site boarding and training, we received back a calmer, controllable and command responsive dog. SMART Dog School was a God-send and I highly recommend their program and trainers.

Kris Staverman

As a first time dog owner, we needed all the help we could get to make sure our puppy was one that we could all love and enjoy. From the minute we walked into SMART Dog School, we knew we made the absolute best choice. Randy talked with us and knew what WE as a family needed to have a dog that was smart and playful, yet knew her limits.  Within minutes, he had Phoebe walking on a leash without pulling. He showed us what to do and we practiced. We attended classes on Saturdays, received tips on what we needed to do and they worked with our dog. Any time we had questions or concerns, the trainers at SMART Dog School had answers. And answers that we could understand and apply to our situation. Without a doubt, the best investment our family made was (1) getting a dog and (2) making her a SMART dog.

Shonda Waulk

My dogs were fighting pretty bad. I sent them through boarding training programs and I saw a big difference. You have to stick with the training when they get home to be successful. I learned that the hard way, but I got back on track and I’m super happy!!  I’m glad we can go for walks now too without me being dragged.

Pam Craig

Smart Dog School has been the answer to my prayers. My puppy Lucy is such an alpha dog. She would not let me walk her on a leash, she would pull me down the street, bite at the leash, jump up on people when they came to visit and has some aggressive issues towards food. I called other dog trainers before I found SDS. They all said she needed a behavioral specialist and they could not help me. A coworker recommended SDS. I called  and set up an appointment. In just one visit, Randy had Lucy walking on a leash. She is now at camp for 7 days of training. I see her progress everyday and in 4 days she is able to walk successfully on and off leash, go in and out of her crate easily and stay in place. ALL THIS IN 4 DAYS Smart Dog School was the answer. These trainers are he best in the business.

Roseanne Sutter

Smart Dog School has been a blessing. I tried to do the right thing when I bought my terrier puppy by hiring a trainer that actually came to my home since she was too young to go to class, but she was out of control and too hyper for me to get in front of. She was starting to show small signs of aggression when I decided to give one more training attempt before we rehomed her.
Smart dog school Changed everything. They gave her an off button! They gave me resources and support after her stay with them. And they still help me routinely two years later with questions, assistance  and perusing the more fun side of training. Can’t recommend them enough.

Karen H

Randy was EXTREMELY responsive to my initial request for information. He invited me out and my dog out to his facility just to check it out. I was sold the moment i walked through the door! He and his staff are absolutely wonderful. They truly love dogs and treated our dog like a cherished member of the family (which is what she is to us). They are very adept at taking a dog from unruly and undisciplined to calm and compliant. We did the 5 day program and were very happy with the results. What i like the most though is they stand behind their training 100%. Anytime we need to take our dog back for a tune-up or just want additional tips it is at no charge! While the service did seem a little pricey initially i can honestly say we got our money’s worth and then some!

Stephanie Hidalgo

I have a rescue pup who has developed aggression/reactivity/ resource guarding and just crazy wont sit still if her life depended on it. I had taken her to another trainer and it was not what they said. Ive interviewed and talked with so many trainers in the Cincinnati Kentucky and dayton area. Once i met with Randy and their staff they really knew what they were doing there and had genuine love for what they do. Myself and my dog have learned so much and she is so much better now and is still getting training to work through her behavioral issues but has made such an unbelievable transformation and she is now enjoyable to have around and the feeling of having control with her is amazing. It might seem pricey (especially after you’ve spent money on failed training else where) but it is the best investment i have made and trust me you should not look any further than this! You want the best for your dog, and here it is!!

Mariah Jordan

We just started our training with Heather but we could not be happier with this experience! We have 2 GSDs and had reached a point where we did not enjoy being dog owners anymore. After 2 lessons with Heather, she has completely changed our mindset. We are already able to take them on walks and can not wait to see where the rest of the training takes up. We LOVE SMART Dog School! 10/10 recommend Heather as a trainer!

Patricia Dean

We enrolled our GSD at SmartDogSchool for excessive barking.
Randy worked his magic because she does exceptional now. His staff of trainers are very professional and they always kept us informed of her progress either by video or text. The program is 100% guaranteed for the life of our dog.
They will come to your home or you can stop by the school at any time.
I can’t say enough good things about
SmartDogSchool….well worth it!!!

Kyle Ward

I am a recently handicapped man. I have quite a few challenges and have been searching for a service dog for a long time. While buying one was out of the question, I heard about a trainer that would do it monthly. After I purchased a dog from a ,”Business Partner” I just kept getting strung along with empty promises. I was tired of those and that is when I found SMART DOG SCHOOL. At our first meeting, I could tell Randy was our trainer. He knew right away that I was being sold something that no dog could do and could put my life in danger! My giant sweet girl has had quite a bit of training with Randy now and still has more to go, but so far she is awesome. Because of the basic skills she learned, we have been able to adapt a few of them to fit my specific needs. The biggest support for me is that she is a stability dog. With my mobility issues, she helps to stabilize me while standing.

Chick ‘hen’ Chatter

SMART school is absolutely amazing. They taught me several different training techniques to use with my EXTREMELY active and pushy golden retriever (of the field type). He participated in the board and train to address issues we were having with him at home. Before taking him back home, I spent time with them learning what he was taught so I could manage him when he came back home. He now has an “off” switch when I need him to be calm, and is so pleasant to live with. He is the youngest, yet best trained dog of my pack of four. I highly recommend them to help with all of your dog training needs. Highly recommend. I can’t say enough great things.
Not to mention he has also made other doggie pals going to the group classes and one of the great things also is you get lifetime training once you are signed up. We come and go randomly now in out of various classes whenever we are able to and there is no extra cost for us. We are in for life.

Hannah Goodman

My fiance and I connected with Randy at S.M.A.R.T. Dog School a few months after adopting our puppy, Ollie. Our experience with Randy, Nina, and Lindsey has been nothing less than fantastic! Ollie learned so much in a short amount of time, he listens to us on commands, walks politely on his leash, and has never run out our apartment door. We were a little nervous at first because we couldn’t meet Randy in person, but he was patient with us in working with Ollie via virtual appointments, and then he and his trainers would meet me at a local park to work with Ollie personally while maintaining social distance. Anytime I have a question about anything related to Ollie’s training or behavior, I can text Randy, Nina, or Lindsey at any time and know I’ll receive a response. There is also a group lesson that meets every Saturday, which allows Ollie to continue training, refresher courses (for him and us), along with socializing him with other dogs. I can’t imagine taking Ollie to any other trainer. Randy and S.M.A.R.T. Dog School have become not simply a professional relationship, but a friendship for Ollie, and us.

Michelle Adams

Krista is amazing i have a great dane and he has thrown everything at her and she never backs down she has left her bloody and scratched to peices from loki jumping and having a tantrum and she just hangs in any questions i have she answer quickly i cant say what a blessing she is

Jamie Potter

Randy has been great to work with. He answers any question I have quickly and has helped with behavior problems we have with our dog. I would recommend Smart Dog School to anyone with a dog.

Buck McCoart

SMART Dog School has been great! Everyone from our trainer to the owners have been very responsive to texts and emails. Great social media presence. Their methods work and my dog is progressing quickly.

Stephanie moore

Smart Dog School is worth every penny!!! Tessa was our boy Zino’s trainer and she was an absolute delight to work with. She definitely worked her magic with our boy. Hes a 70 plus pound German Shepherd and had no previous training. Its so amazing to be able to take him in public and he obey us. He doesn’t jump or bark or potty in the house anymore. We can even take him on off the leash walks and he stays right by our side. This is all thanks to Tessa. We can’t thank her enough

Paula Morrison

This group of trainers are the best in the area!!! They care for your dog like it’s their own and they do a wonderful job. George (Newfoundland) started going there when he was 10 weeks and now  he is a year old and ready to take his therapy test. Their willingness and love for dogs truly show at every lesson and George looks forward to going to class!!! I would highly recommend them to all my friends!!! Thank you team for everything you do for George..

Brittany Bush

Randy at SMART Dog School worked a miracle with our crazy out of control Standard Poodle/Great Pyrenees/Newfoundland mix puppy Nevada. She is a GIANT and so full of energy that she was a danger and a liability. She is so strong that even as a puppy she once dragged me out the door and down a flight of stairs where I landed on concrete. She was almost taken for shelter surrender that day. But as a compromise to immediate surrender, we decided to give training a try, but with the ultimatum in my mind that if she couldn’t be calmed down and controlled she would have to go for the sake of my kids’ & house guests’ safety. After the two weeks of on-site boarding and training, we received back a calmer, controllable and command responsive dog. SMART Dog School was a God-send and I highly recommend their program and trainers.

Kris Staverman

As a first time dog owner, we needed all the help we could get to make sure our puppy was one that we could all love and enjoy. From the minute we walked into SMART Dog School, we knew we made the absolute best choice. Randy talked with us and knew what WE as a family needed to have a dog that was smart and playful, yet knew her limits.  Within minutes, he had Phoebe walking on a leash without pulling. He showed us what to do and we practiced. We attended classes on Saturdays, received tips on what we needed to do and they worked with our dog. Any time we had questions or concerns, the trainers at SMART Dog School had answers. And answers that we could understand and apply to our situation. Without a doubt, the best investment our family made was (1) getting a dog and (2) making her a SMART dog.

Shonda Waulk

My dogs were fighting pretty bad. I sent them through boarding training programs and I saw a big difference. You have to stick with the training when they get home to be successful. I learned that the hard way, but I got back on track and I’m super happy!!  I’m glad we can go for walks now too without me being dragged.

Pam Craig

Smart Dog School has been the answer to my prayers. My puppy Lucy is such an alpha dog. She would not let me walk her on a leash, she would pull me down the street, bite at the leash, jump up on people when they came to visit and has some aggressive issues towards food. I called other dog trainers before I found SDS. They all said she needed a behavioral specialist and they could not help me. A coworker recommended SDS. I called  and set up an appointment. In just one visit, Randy had Lucy walking on a leash. She is now at camp for 7 days of training. I see her progress everyday and in 4 days she is able to walk successfully on and off leash, go in and out of her crate easily and stay in place. ALL THIS IN 4 DAYS Smart Dog School was the answer. These trainers are he best in the business.

Roseanne Sutter

Smart Dog School has been a blessing. I tried to do the right thing when I bought my terrier puppy by hiring a trainer that actually came to my home since she was too young to go to class, but she was out of control and too hyper for me to get in front of. She was starting to show small signs of aggression when I decided to give one more training attempt before we rehomed her.
Smart dog school Changed everything. They gave her an off button! They gave me resources and support after her stay with them. And they still help me routinely two years later with questions, assistance  and perusing the more fun side of training. Can’t recommend them enough.

Karen H

Randy was EXTREMELY responsive to my initial request for information. He invited me out and my dog out to his facility just to check it out. I was sold the moment i walked through the door! He and his staff are absolutely wonderful. They truly love dogs and treated our dog like a cherished member of the family (which is what she is to us). They are very adept at taking a dog from unruly and undisciplined to calm and compliant. We did the 5 day program and were very happy with the results. What i like the most though is they stand behind their training 100%. Anytime we need to take our dog back for a tune-up or just want additional tips it is at no charge! While the service did seem a little pricey initially i can honestly say we got our money’s worth and then some!

Stephanie Hidalgo

I have a rescue pup who has developed aggression/reactivity/ resource guarding and just crazy wont sit still if her life depended on it. I had taken her to another trainer and it was not what they said. Ive interviewed and talked with so many trainers in the Cincinnati Kentucky and dayton area. Once i met with Randy and their staff they really knew what they were doing there and had genuine love for what they do. Myself and my dog have learned so much and she is so much better now and is still getting training to work through her behavioral issues but has made such an unbelievable transformation and she is now enjoyable to have around and the feeling of having control with her is amazing. It might seem pricey (especially after you’ve spent money on failed training else where) but it is the best investment i have made and trust me you should not look any further than this! You want the best for your dog, and here it is!!

Mariah Jordan

We just started our training with Heather but we could not be happier with this experience! We have 2 GSDs and had reached a point where we did not enjoy being dog owners anymore. After 2 lessons with Heather, she has completely changed our mindset. We are already able to take them on walks and can not wait to see where the rest of the training takes up. We LOVE SMART Dog School! 10/10 recommend Heather as a trainer!

Patricia Dean

We enrolled our GSD at SmartDogSchool for excessive barking.
Randy worked his magic because she does exceptional now. His staff of trainers are very professional and they always kept us informed of her progress either by video or text. The program is 100% guaranteed for the life of our dog.
They will come to your home or you can stop by the school at any time.
I can’t say enough good things about
SmartDogSchool….well worth it!!!

Kyle Ward

I am a recently handicapped man. I have quite a few challenges and have been searching for a service dog for a long time. While buying one was out of the question, I heard about a trainer that would do it monthly. After I purchased a dog from a ,”Business Partner” I just kept getting strung along with empty promises. I was tired of those and that is when I found SMART DOG SCHOOL. At our first meeting, I could tell Randy was our trainer. He knew right away that I was being sold something that no dog could do and could put my life in danger! My giant sweet girl has had quite a bit of training with Randy now and still has more to go, but so far she is awesome. Because of the basic skills she learned, we have been able to adapt a few of them to fit my specific needs. The biggest support for me is that she is a stability dog. With my mobility issues, she helps to stabilize me while standing.

Chick ‘hen’ Chatter

SMART school is absolutely amazing. They taught me several different training techniques to use with my EXTREMELY active and pushy golden retriever (of the field type). He participated in the board and train to address issues we were having with him at home. Before taking him back home, I spent time with them learning what he was taught so I could manage him when he came back home. He now has an “off” switch when I need him to be calm, and is so pleasant to live with. He is the youngest, yet best trained dog of my pack of four. I highly recommend them to help with all of your dog training needs. Highly recommend. I can’t say enough great things.
Not to mention he has also made other doggie pals going to the group classes and one of the great things also is you get lifetime training once you are signed up. We come and go randomly now in out of various classes whenever we are able to and there is no extra cost for us. We are in for life.

Hannah Goodman

My fiance and I connected with Randy at S.M.A.R.T. Dog School a few months after adopting our puppy, Ollie. Our experience with Randy, Nina, and Lindsey has been nothing less than fantastic! Ollie learned so much in a short amount of time, he listens to us on commands, walks politely on his leash, and has never run out our apartment door. We were a little nervous at first because we couldn’t meet Randy in person, but he was patient with us in working with Ollie via virtual appointments, and then he and his trainers would meet me at a local park to work with Ollie personally while maintaining social distance. Anytime I have a question about anything related to Ollie’s training or behavior, I can text Randy, Nina, or Lindsey at any time and know I’ll receive a response. There is also a group lesson that meets every Saturday, which allows Ollie to continue training, refresher courses (for him and us), along with socializing him with other dogs. I can’t imagine taking Ollie to any other trainer. Randy and S.M.A.R.T. Dog School have become not simply a professional relationship, but a friendship for Ollie, and us.

Michelle Adams

Krista is amazing i have a great dane and he has thrown everything at her and she never backs down she has left her bloody and scratched to peices from loki jumping and having a tantrum and she just hangs in any questions i have she answer quickly i cant say what a blessing she is

Jamie Potter

Randy has been great to work with. He answers any question I have quickly and has helped with behavior problems we have with our dog. I would recommend Smart Dog School to anyone with a dog.

Buck McCoart

SMART Dog School has been great! Everyone from our trainer to the owners have been very responsive to texts and emails. Great social media presence. Their methods work and my dog is progressing quickly.

Stephanie moore

Smart Dog School is worth every penny!!! Tessa was our boy Zino’s trainer and she was an absolute delight to work with. She definitely worked her magic with our boy. Hes a 70 plus pound German Shepherd and had no previous training. Its so amazing to be able to take him in public and he obey us. He doesn’t jump or bark or potty in the house anymore. We can even take him on off the leash walks and he stays right by our side. This is all thanks to Tessa. We can’t thank her enough