About Smart Dog Training Center

A class-based training center in Houston

Smart Dog Training Center is a Houston dog training facility built for owners who want to learn to train their own dogs, in a private one-on-one setting or a group class. Its classes cover basic manners, puppy training, nose work, conformation, agility, AKC Rally, advanced obedience and Canine Good Citizen preparation, taught by several instructors.

Classes

Basic Manners is a five-week class for dogs over 6 months that works on sit, down, loose-leash walking, impulse control and a few tricks, at a cost of $155. Puppy and Small Dog Classes run six weeks for puppies 2 to 6 months and toy pups under a year, following the AKC STAR PUPPY guidelines. The four-week Canine Good Citizen class works toward the AKC CGC certificate and Novice Trick Dog title, with CGC testing at $35. AKC Canine Advanced Obedience prepares teams for Novice, Open and Utility competition, and Kym Thomas holds basic and advanced Rally classes. Jan Nuzzo handles puppy, CGC, advanced puppy and trick classes, and Pat Roddy handles nose work.

Facility rental

The facility can be rented by the hour, day or weekend for practice or special events.

What to ask

Ask which class fits your dog's age and goals, and about pricing for agility, rally, nose work and private lessons.