About Smart Start Puppies – Dog Training

In-home and boot camp training in Miami

Smart Start Puppies is a dog training company whose Miami location says it has served Miami-Dade since 2008, covering nearly every city in the county. It trains all sizes, ages and breeds and tailors work to a dog's environment, whether a house, condo or tower. The Miami team describes its methods as humane and effective, without treats, clickers or shock collars, and guarantees its training results in writing.

Programs

The In-Home Training Program is five weekly private in-home sessions covering basic commands, housebreaking if needed, problem areas, doggie etiquette and coaching for the owner. The Lifestyle Program adds in-home and in-public lessons with real-life scenario training. The Doggie Boot Camp, for dogs one year and older, and the Puppy Boot Camp, for puppies under one year, each combine 14 days of boarding and daily training at the company's facility with five weeks of private in-home lessons. A 10-week Service Dog Training Program covers needs assessment, real-life scenario testing, a service dog jacket and handler coaching. Custom solutions can take place in the home, at the facility or outdoors.

What to ask

Ask for current pricing on each program and what the written guarantee covers.