Smokey Oaks K9

Certified★★★★★★★★★★ 5.0 22 reviews

York, South Carolina

Basic Obedience & MannersService Dog TrainingTherapy Dog & CGC Prep

York, South Carolina

Overview

FormatIn-home, Board & train, Group classes

Training methodThe site's motto is teaching your dog how to learn and teaching you how to train

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About Smokey Oaks K9

What they offer

Smokey Oaks K9 offers in-home private lessons with the whole family involved, a hybrid program combining in-home lessons with board-and-train, specialty private lessons beyond basic obedience, and service dog training assistance, including help finding and evaluating service dog candidates. It also offers AKC Canine Good Citizen testing, temperament evaluations and trick dog assessments.

What's included

The Training page says its programs (not a la carte services) include an in-depth training handbook explaining the why behind the training, an online library of quick reference guides, a monthly group class, group training outings in the real world, and lifetime support. Interest-free payment plans are offered.

Approach

The site's motto: teaching your dog how to learn, and teaching you how to train.

What they can help with

In-Home Training ↗

Sessions in your own home, where many behavior problems actually happen.

Board & Train ↗

Your dog stays with the trainer for an immersive, multi-week program.

Private Lessons

One-on-one sessions tailored to your dog's specific goals.

Canine Good Citizen

Service Dog Training

Task training and public-access work for service-dog candidates.

Group Classes

Train alongside other dogs to build focus around distractions.

Trick Training

Fun trick training that builds focus, engagement and bond.

Certifications & verification

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IACP

International Association of Canine Professionals; promotes ethical, results-based standards. Confirmed in the IACP public registry.

Certified · IACP view entry ↗

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

★★★★★★★★★★ 5.0 22 reviews · Google

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Helpful guides

GuideBoard & TrainHow board-and-train works, what it’s good for, and whether it’s worth the price.Read the guide →GuideIn-Home TrainingWhen private, in-home training beats a class — and what a session looks like.Read the guide →GuideObedience TrainingWhat basic and advanced obedience cover, what it costs, and how to choose a class.Read the guide →

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Smokey Oaks K9 — 5.0★ (22 reviews), York Dog Trainer