About Smart Start Puppies – Dog Training

In-home and boot camp training in Fort Lauderdale

Smart Start Puppies – Dog Training runs a Fort Lauderdale team that serves all of Broward County. The Fort Lauderdale team has trained in the area since 2014, and every customer gets a written lifetime guarantee.

Method

The team trains without treats, clickers or shock collars, and describes its methods as safe, humane and focused on positive reinforcement.

Programs

The In-Home Training Program is five weekly private sessions at home covering basic commands, housebreaking if needed, problem areas, etiquette and owner coaching. The Lifestyle Training Program runs seven weeks of in-home and in-public lessons with real-life scenario training. Doggie Boot Camp, for dogs a year and older, and Puppy Boot Camp, for puppies under a year, each combine 14 days of boarding with daily training at the facility, followed by five weeks of in-home lessons. A 10-week service dog program covers identification of needs, real-life scenario training and handler coaching. Custom solutions can include in-home, facility or outdoor classes.

What to ask

Ask where the boarding facility is located and current pricing for each program.