This month's pick for Student of the Month is Lily A word from her Owner: "Lily blessed our lives on April 16, 2022. She was 15 weeks old and weighed only 3 lbs. She is now almost a year and half old and a whopping 7 lbs. She is such a happy, bouncy, lovable ball of joy. Unfortunately, she was always too excited about meeting new people. She would bark and jump for joy at every opportunity to see others. (Humans and animals alike). Our classes at Dogsmartz have really helped her. My best friend has a therapy dog. She talks so fondly about her experiences that almost as soon as we got Lily, we wanted her to be a therapy dog. It seems that she was born for it. We brought Lily to Dogsmartz to start the therapy dog process. |
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"We have had such a positive experience. Karen has been her instructor for most of her classes. She is absolutely wonderful. Honestly, every staff person that we have dealt with has been so nice and helpful. Thank you, Dogsmartz Unleashed, for blessing our lives. We are so excited about all of the adventures ahead in Lily’s journey to be a therapy dog. Here is a list of the classes she has taken so far: Beginner Obedience Confidence Building Intermediate Obedience Therapy Dog Prep Advanced Obedience Indoor Games Canine Good Citizens Polite Greetings" A word from the trainer who chose this pup for student of the month: "This is the havanese we posted in the pink tutu for Valentine's Day, too. . . or green for St. Pats -- she's always dressed for the occasion! Lily will be testing for therapy dog certification very soon." - Karen |
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Know Your Dog's Nose Join us for a free informational seminar on how your dog's nose works to smell with live demos! July 15th, 2023 at 4:00 PM Mosquito Lake State Park Cortland, OH No registration required Free Seminar hosted by Heather H | | |
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Therapy Dog Storytelling Come out to Mosquito Lake and read a story of your choice from the Bookmobile to a therapy dog! August 7th, 2023 at 2:00 PM Mosquito Lake State Park Cortland, OH No registration required | | |
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Border Collie Mix searching for a forever family near Youngstown, OH Meet Alphie: Hi guys Alphie here! My foster mom wanted me to tell you all about how awesome I am! I came into my fosters home and she already had 3 dogs but I fit in and play super awesome with all of them! I’m also very respectful to the super old dog that hangs out with us! It took me no time to figure out the routine and get comfortable in my temporary home. I’m crate and house trained. We are working on some impulse control and I would love to go to training classes with my new family! I’m very confident when I meet new people and dogs but I do need another playful dog friend to keep me company.
Some of my favorite things are wrestling with my sister and teasing my brother. They are showing me how to play with toys so I’m still learning all about those. We love to play enrichment games and I love love love getting rewarded with treats for being a good boy! I do love to stretch my legs and go for a good run in the yard. So if you are looking for a hiking companion have your people call my people!
Please if interested in adopting Alphie head to everydogmattersrescue.com to apply, inquires do not count as an application. |
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July 2023: Fear Free Focus By Karen Becker Soaping up Snoopy, Fear Free Style ~Karen Becker, CPDT-KA, Ph.D and DSU’s Therapy Dog Prep trainer Let’s talk FEAR FREE BATH TIME! If bath time is filled with signs of stress for Snoopy, this article is for you. Stress signals include: panting, tail between legs, excessive blinking, nose licking, scratching, mouthing, or excessive yawning We will break down bath time baby steps into steps to start today before Snoopy needs a bath. STEP 1 – DRY RUNS to “normalize” getting into the bath location After determining where you’ll bathe Snoopy, be sure you have a non-slip surface for the bottom of the tub, shower, sink, etc. Create a space that allows Snoopy to feel safe. Place the non-slip surface in the location (we’re just going to call it the “tub” for the sake of discussion) and without any other bath-time prep (such as assembling towels, and shampoo), lure Snoopy into the tub. This might mean adding steps or non-slip to climb into the tub if Snoopy is too small to jump or walk in. Then let Snoopy safely leave the tub. Continue reading by clicking the button below |
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This month's pick: Dog Bath Brush Scrubber With shampoo dispensing design, the dog massage brush not only can provide a quick and thorough washing of your pets but also massage the skin to improve blood circulation. This pet brush can give your pet a very comfortable bath experience. | | |
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Imagine enjoying your Summer while we train your dog! Starting July 1st, our Drop & Train program is available to you for $75 off! Can July get any better?! A “Drop off and Train” package includes 12 hours of one-on-one training with our trainers (sessions to be determined by trainer). Sale Ends July 31st, 2023 Must be paid in full prior to first visit, dogs must meet all vaccine requirements. Sessions must be scheduled or completed by October 31, 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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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 Location: Tuesday 7/11/2023 @ 7:00 PM Friday 7/21/2023 @ 12:00 PM Tuesday 7/25/2023 @ 12:00 PM Tuesday 8/1/2023 @ 7:00 PM Monday 8/7/2023 @ 7:00 PM
New Wilmington Location: Warren Location: Friday 7/21/2023 @ 12:00 PM Friday 7/21/2023 @ 6:15 PM Wednesday 8/2/2023 @ 5:45 PM
Canfield Location: Hermitage Location: If you or someone you know is interested in attending this class, call us today to save your spot! | | |
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Reactive Dog Program Does your dog exhibit challenging behaviors such as barking, lunging, or snarling? Our Reactive Dog Training Program offers a powerful solution. Reactive Dog 1 starts your dog's journey towards better behavior, helping them develop positive coping skills when encountering other dogs or people. For human-reactive dogs, we provide a free evaluation to determine the best training path. In Reactive Dog 2, a 4-week continuation class, we build on the skills learned in Level 1 to solidify your dog's behavior management. Reactive Dog 3 increases the complexity of scenarios, working closely with dogs in dynamic activities and confidence-building tasks, gradually shaping the class into a typical training session. We also offer Reactive Dog - Car Work! This 30-minute class focuses on skills for dogs who are reactive to cars or to people/dogs while inside the car. This is a 4-week class. Multiple Start Dates Coming Up: Reactive Dog Level 1: Tuesday 7/11/2023 @ 8:30 PM - Warren Wednesday 8/2/2023 @ 7:15 PM - New Wilmington Thursday 8/31/2023 @ 7:15 PM - Poland
Reactive Dog Level 2: Reactive Dog Class - Level 3 - Car Work: Reactive Dog Level 3 Join us in guiding your dog towards a better behavior. Experience the joy of seeing your furry friend's transformation! If you or someone you know is interested in attending this class, call us today to save your spot! | | |
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Drop + Train - $75 off! A “Drop off and Train” 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 🦮 Does your dog pull too much? We’ll take care of it. 🐶 Do you have a counter surfer? We’ll put an end to that. 🐩 Can your dog use some more public manners? We’ll 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 October 31, 2023. Price is per dog. No limit to how many are purchased. No refunds. Cannot be combined with any other offer. 📲 Call us today for more information and to take advantage of this great deal! ❗️Offer ends July 31st, 2023 Call now to register: 330-707-4160 | | |
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Beginner Obedience: $139.00
Beginner Obedience is for dogs 19-weeks and older who are just beginning to learn basic manners and obedience skills.
Multiple Start Dates Coming Up: New Wilmington Location: Saturday 7/15/2023 @ 10:45 AM Sunday 7/16/2023 @ 12:00 PM Wednesday 7/26/2023 @ 5:45 PM
Canfield Location: Warren Location: Wednesday 7/12/2023 @ 5:45 PM Sunday 7/16/2023 @ 1:15 PM Friday 7/21/2023 @ 7:30 PM Monday 7/24/2023 @ 12:15 PM Monday 7/31/2023 @ 7:00 PM
Poland Location: Sunday 7/23/2023 @ 10:45 AM Tuesday 7/25/2023 @ 9:30 AM Wednesday 8/9/2023 @ 5:45 PM
Classes repeat on same day and time every week for 6 weeks. Call now to register! 330-707-4160 | | |
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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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