About Smart K9

<h2>Leadership-based training, from puppy class to protection work</h2><p>Smart K9's pitch is a list of questions &mdash; "Comes when called? Sits and stays? Doesn't pull, jump, bite? Listens off leash? Is safe because of training?" &mdash; and the site offers a free consultation and free evaluations by appointment before any program starts.</p><h3>What is offered</h3><p>The services page names a Puppy Intro Class, Private Lessons, a <strong>Lifetime Training Program</strong> and <strong>Lifetime Deluxe</strong>, Group Classes, Boarding, <strong>Protection Training</strong>, and Holistic Therapies for Animals. Training is described as covering "beginning to advanced obedience training for all breeds and all behavioral issues," with common inquiries listed as housebreaking, leash-pulling, basic commands, off leash training, and aggression. The site is explicit that programs are chosen after an evaluation rather than sold off a shelf.</p><h3>Method in the trainer's own words</h3><p>The philosophy page is written in the first person and signed "~Monika." It centers on leadership: "Most behavioral issues can be solved by becoming a good leader… This does not mean you have to eat first, growl or alpha roll! Just be confident, give direction and provide safety." The writer describes training since childhood, currently owning two Belgian Malinois, and states being "a Certified Reiki Master and Bioenergy Therapy practitioner," which is what the Holistic Therapies for Animals service refers to. A posted waiver notes that training, daycare and boarding carry risk and that Smart K9 reserves the right to refuse any dog.</p>