SmartyPup!

Certified★★★★★★★★★★ 4.8 76 reviews

3119 Vicente St, San Francisco, California 94116

Positive reinforcementAdvanced Obedience & Off-LeashBasic Obedience & MannersPuppy Training & Socialization

3119 Vicente St, San Francisco, California 94116

Overview

FormatTraining center on Vicente Street in the Parkside

Training methodPositive reinforcement

About SmartyPup!

What they offer

SmartyPup is a training center in the Parkside that teaches puppies and dogs from eight weeks to adulthood with science-based, family-inclusive classes rooted in applied learning theory.

Programs

Puppy 1, Puppy 2 and Puppy 3 classes build skills step by step, with specialty classes beyond them, including a recall class aimed at reliable off-leash adventures. Socials for puppies and small dogs support development through supervised play. A day camp gives puppies 8 to 14 weeks old structured, full-day play and learning five days a week.

Getting started

The center has easy access and parking. Check the site for the next class dates.

What they can help with

Puppy training ↗

Early socialization, house-training and first manners for young dogs.

Puppy socialization ↗

Early socialization, house-training and first manners for young dogs.

Basic obedience ↗

Sit, stay, recall and reliable commands, from beginner to advanced.

Off-leash recall class ↗

Calming a dog that barks or lunges at other dogs or people while on leash.

Group classes

Train alongside other dogs to build focus around distractions.

Day training

Structured daytime training and supervised play.

Certifications & verification

GetDogSchool checks each credential against the official public registry. We mark Certified only what we could independently confirm. How we verify →

AKC CGC Evaluator

AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator; tests dogs for the AKC benchmark good-manners program. Confirmed in the AKC public registry.

Certified · AKC view entry ↗

Reviews

★★★★★★★★★★ 4.8 76 reviews · Google

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SmartyPup! — 4.8★ (76 reviews), San Francisco Dog Trainer