New Wilmington Location Grand Opening! March 2023 |
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We are so excited to announce our new location coming to New Wilmington, PA! We are looking forward to having a standalone facility with both indoor and outdoor working areas to offer all classes, including special behavior classes. We canât wait to join the New Wilmington community and look forward to meeting everyone! Sign up now for these upcoming classes: Beginner Obedience - Level 1: Wed, March 22nd at 9:30 AM Thurs, March 23rd at 7:00 PM Wed, March 29th at 7:00 PM Thursday, April 6th at 1:15 PM Sun, April 30th at 12:00 PM
Come When Called: Wed, March 22nd at 5:45 PM Indoor Games: Wed, March 22nd at 7:00 PM Puppy Class - AKC S.T.A.R.: Thurs, March 23rd at 5:45 PM Tues, April 4th at 7:00 PM
Noseworks and Scent Games: Thurs, March 30th at 2:30 PM Walk with Me: Thurs, March 30th at 4:00 PM Get Control: Tues, April 4th at 5:45 PM Fearful & Shy Dog Level 1 - Fear of People: Sunday, April 16th at 4:00 PM Confidence Building - Level 1 - Sunday, April 23rd at 5:30 PM
Sign Up Now or Call for More Classes: 330-707-4160 475 State Route 18, New Wilmington, PA 16142
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Let us train your dog! A âDrop off and Trainâ package includes 12 hours of one-on-one training with our trainers (sessions to be determined by trainer). Valid at these locations: Warren, Poland, Hermitage and New Wilmington Must be paid in full prior to first visit, dogs must meet all vaccine requirements. Sessions must be scheduled or completed by June 30, 2023. Price is per dog. No limit to how many are purchased. No refunds. Cannot be combined with any other offer. |
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We ⤠Our Trainers & Admin Staff! Employee Appreciation Day | March 3rd We couldn't do it without you guys. Happy Employee appreciation day to our Trainers and Administrative Staff! đđ Julie, John and Birdie are not pictured but they are also much appreciated! Many of our trainers and admin staff have earned multiple certifications and they are always improving their craft. They attend seminars, webinars, and utilize books and other resources to enhance their skills. We have the greatest team. Let's give them a đ for being so amazing! |
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Upcoming Seminars:
3/4/23 at 10:30am in Poland 3/18/23 at 7pm in Warren 4/1/23 at 10:30am in Poland 4/15/23 at 7pm in Warren Getting a new puppy? Just brought a new puppy home? Let the behavior experts at Dogsmartz help you with common puppy problems, such as: This is a FREE class for anyone, whether you are taking a puppy class with us or not. This is a humans-only class for just one hour.
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9th Annual Friends of Fido Spring Vendor Show Sunday, March 18th, 2023 | 11-3 PM Join us to shop around 40 LOCAL vendors⌠itâs a perfect time to fill those Easter baskets!! Great gifts for the kids, the fur kids, the adults, and yourself! As always, there will be a huge basket raffle with so many great items. The bar will be open and lunch will be available. We canât wait to see you! Tippecanoe Country Club 5870 Tippecanoe Rd, Canfield, OH Phone: 330-758-7518 | â | |
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March 25th, 1:00 PM at Mosquito Lake Dog Park
This event will have multiple time slots starting at 1pm
This event is being held by donation all donations will go towards improvements at the park or other events coming this year!
We will also have the Easter bunny available to take photos with your pup!!
If you would like to donate to this event to help with expenses we need training treats, doggy toys, dog treats, and Easter eggs! This event will be on leash at the beach pavilion spots are limited so you must call or text to register: (330)766-5555 | â | |
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You're invited to the Inaugural Therapy Dog Handlers Organizational Meeting {Humans only!} Thurs., March 23, 2023 at 6:30 - 7:30 p.m. Dogsmartz Unleashed clients who are interested in, have taken a Therapy Dog Prep class, and/or are certified with their dog by any organization (Therapy Dog International, Alliance of Therapy Dogs, Pet Partners, etc.) Agenda: introductions, certification testing processes, upcoming event requests, volunteering and observing, Q&A Poland Library Main Meeting Room (311 S Main St, Poland, OH 44514) RSVP by Wed., March 22 to Karen at karenb@dogsmartzunleashed.com | â | |
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3/31/2023 at 6:00 PM in New Wilmington Dogs communicate with us and other dogs constantly. They have a complex language system, understanding it helps you to become a better owner, train more successfully, and live more peacefully. Join us for an in-depth look at canine body language through postures and signals using all new videos and photos in a group discussion.
Pre-registration is required.
This is a human-only seminar. Cost: $5.00 Call 330-707-4160 to register **RSVP is required by calling and reserving a spot. Responding to the event as "going" will not guarantee you a spot.** Address: 475 PA-18, New Wilmington, PA 16142 | â | |
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A fun day for Pups and Parents to benefit 2 local rescue facilities! Saturday, April 8, 2023
Book an appointment for the perfect Easter pet photo or nail trim by Bella's Pet Grooming.
Purchase fresh yummy doggie treats at Pawmazing Bakery, and Doggie supplies from Lawrence County Humane Society. Check out available rescue pets at Shenango Valley Animal Shelter and be sure to talk to Dogsmartz Unleashed for all of your dog training needs.
Top the day off with Yappy Hour at Knockin Noggin Cidery & Winery and Derailed Distillery from 4-5 pm.
Shop 20+ pet friendly specialty shops from 10am-5pm.
Proceeds will benefit Shenango Valley Animal Shelter and Lawrence County Humane Society.
Hope to see you there.
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Fear Free Focus Avoiding Charlie Brownâs Teacher when Training Snoopy By Karen Becker, Ph.D, CPDT-KA, Fear FreeÂŽ Certified |
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âWah â Wah -wah-wah-wah!â Charlie Brownâs teacher â and often we humans, say with our dogs. Does Snoopy really understand every word spoken at your house? Probably not. What he does understand is routine. So, when you pick up your keys â youâre probably leaving. If you pick up your keys and my leash â we are going someplace together! Dogs are associative learners, that is â they associate actions and sometimes words with whatâs going to happen next. Keep in mind that routines are like habits, you do the same thing over and over, at the same time, in the same way. In your Dogsmartz Unleashed Beginner Obedience class, you may have been introduced to the use of a clicker for training. To use the clicker, you must âcharge itâ which happens by clicking near the dog and immediately giving Snoopy a treat. We do this so Snoopy associates the sound of the clicker with something wonderful coming his way in the form of a treat. Hence, Snoopy associates the clicker sound with the reward; a habit is formed that serves the human and the dog for training purposes. Not all trainers rely on a clicker, but we do rely on âpositive marker words,â such as âyes,â âgood girl,â and âthank you.â But, if we use too many different marker words â or over-use it (rather than just when the behavior is achieved), the marker is âpoisonedâ and begins to sound like Charlie Brownâs teacher. âWah â Wah -wah-wah-wah!â For example, the word âokayâ isnât a good marker word because we say it all the time. We may not even be âtalkingâ to Snoopy and then heâd think he should be rewarded. |
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From Kobe's Trainer: Kobe and his family are the perfect example of unconditional love and perseverance. Everyone knows the ups and downs of having a young dog. However, only some understand the struggles a dog with anxiety has. You have good days and you have bad, but the love and bond you create is like that of no other. The love Kobe and his family have is admirable. Keep up the good work! - Heather C From Kobe's Onwers: Kobe has been with Dogsmartz for over a year. He just turned 2 in February. He has anxiety issues and is reactive to noises that scare him and cats. Working with him one-on-one has been the best for him as we continue to work with his issues. He loves all people as long as they come to say hello and his favorite activity is play with his ball. He also masters any puzzles you give him and he is super smart! As crazy as he can get, he loves bed time and cuddles. And he loves his girlfriends Heather C and Jenny â¤ď¸ We're so happy to see Kobe handling his anxiety well and want to thank his owners for being so diligent! |
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This month's pick: FitPawsÂŽ This month's product pick is the athletic line at FitPawsÂŽ! Their products are great for physical exercise and surface exposure work to help with confidence building The combination of physical and mental exercises is absolutely critical to a well-balanced dog. FitPawsÂŽ Gear is a great way to exercise your dog mentally and physically at the same time. FitPawsÂŽ Products combine dog-specific products that provides fun dog fitness that you can do at home, at a day care facility or doggy gymâŚwithin the confines of your personal schedule.
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Intermediate Obedience - $139.00
Intermediate Obedience (Level 2) is a 6-week course for dogs that have either completed a beginner obedience class (at Dogsmartz or elsewhere) or have a foundation of basic skills working in lower-level distractions. This class is for those that want to improve their dog's skills working in higher-level distractions, increase duration and distance, and also improve skills.
Multiple Start Dates Coming Up: Poland: Friday, March 10th 10:45 AM with Karen Sunday, March 12th @ 1:15 PM with Dee Tuesday, March 14th @ 9:30 AM with Karen Thursday, March 23rd @ 5:45 PM with Sam Thursday, April 6th @ 9:30 AM with Dee Tuesday, April 25th @ 7:00 PM with Dee
Canfield: Warren: Wed, March 22nd @ 7:00 PM with Heather H Friday, March 31st @ 6:15 PM with April Monday, April 10th @ 5:45 PM with April Wednesday, April 26th @ 5:45 PM with April
NEW! New Wilmington location: Hermitage: Sunday, March 19th @ 12:00 PM with Matthew Thursday, April 20th @ 7:00 PM with Matthew
Classes repeat on same day and time every week for 6 weeks. Call now to register! 330-707-4160 | â | |
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Drop + Train - $75 off! A âDrop off and Trainâ package includes 12 hours of one-on-one training with our trainers (sessions to be determined by trainer). Valid at these locations: Warren, Poland, Hermitage and New Wilmington 𦮠Does your dog pull too much? Weâll take care of it. đś Do you have a counter surfer? Weâll put an end to that. đŠ Can your dog use some more public manners? Weâll handle it! This is perfect for those with a limited schedule who love their dog, but may not have the time to dedicate to training right now. We usually recommend you drop your dog off for at least two hours a week over 6 weeks. We can even offer pick up services at an additional cost. Must be paid in full prior to first visit, dogs must meet all vaccine requirements. Sessions must be scheduled or completed by June 30, 2023. Price is per dog. No limit to how many are purchased. No refunds. Cannot be combined with any other offer. đ˛ Call us today for more information and to take advantage of this great deal! âď¸Offer ends March 31st, 2023 Call now to register: 330-707-4160 | â | |
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Indoor Games - $20
Is your struggling with cabin fever? We have a great single class option!!
đž INDOOR GAMES đž Lack of physical and mental activity can cause your dog to chew and display hyper activity. This one hour class will help you and your dog play games that are fun, while also helping to drain energy; all while staying inside. One class, one hour for $20 Class Dates đ Warren: Fri, 3/10/2023 @ 9:00 AM with Heather C Fri, 3/17/2023 @ 11:00 AM with Heather C Sat, 4/1/2023 @ 2:30 PM with Heather C New Wilmington: Wed, 3/22/2023 @ 7:00 PM with Heather C Call now to register! 330-707-4160 | â | |
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Fearful and Shy - $190.00 Did you know that Dogsmartz works extensively with Fearful dogs? We offer many options for dogs that show fearful and shy behaviors. Check out our training classes specifically for these special pups đđ Fearful and Shy Dog Class Levels 1 & 2 For work with meeting new people Sat, 3/4 @ 5:30 PM in Warren w/Heather C Sun, 4/16 @ 4:00 PM in New Wilmington w/ Amber N
Fearful and Shy Agility A special class to teach fearful dogs agility at a pace and noise level comfortable for them Fearful and Shy Noseworks and Scent Class A class designed to work with fearful dogs on learning about Noseworks! Confidence building Levels 1 & 2 For fear of objects, surfaces, environments and noises Wed, 3/8 @ 11:00 AM in Poland w/ Amber N Sun, 3/26 @ 5:30 PM in Poland w/Jenny Thurs, 3/30 @ 5:45 PM in Warren w/ Heather C Sun, 5/7 @ 4:00 PM in Warren w/ Heather H
Note if your dog is afraid of people, start with Fearful and Shy dog class and then go from there! If your dog has either completed Fearful and Shy and is ready to move on or they are comfortable with people but nervous with other things, contact us to discuss the next best steps! If you'd like to see more classes on the schedule in your area, give us a call and we'll add them based on the amount of interest we receive! 330-707-4160 Classes repeat on same day and time every week for 6 weeks.
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Private Training Sessions Privates can be done for specific behavior issues such as but not limited to fear, anxiety, aggression or if basic training (obedience/manners) is desired. The initial private session is 90 minutes long. Based upon the information provided to us on our behavior history form, we will prepare a preliminary plan. Upon arrival, we will first observe the situation, implement management changes and teach new skills sets. After the visit, we will provide a typed Behavior Treatment Plan for you to keep and use as a blueprint to work from. For any behavior issues, we will also send letter to your Veterinarian (if you approve) to advise them of our observations and our plan moving forward. We will work closely with your veterinarian in cases that require this. The plan will be adjusted accordingly based upon our observations and may be further adjusted as we discuss progress in the weeks ahead. You will have access to us for the lifetime of your pet after your visit via phone, text or email for any questions and/or concerns. We request you provide us updates weekly or however often is needed via phone, email or text.
If you attend a private session at our facility, we do require your dog to be vaccinated with the following: Rabies, Bordetella, Distemper and a negative fecal.
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