Why Choose Us?

In the past, many trainers have been asked to come aboard, but for one reason or another, didn’t
fit into our high expectations as a training service. When we say “client satisfaction and delivering
results is our number one priority,” we mean it! Few people have the resume it takes to fill the
shoes of a DogSmarts dog trainer. We’ve worked with many that have shown potential but have
also had to tell many that it just isn’t the right fit. We only do this to keep client satisfaction and
results at a high level. It takes a certain image and level of professionalism to create a brand. As of
2011, we have the team that it takes! Want to learn more about that team? Click –here-.

All we can really say while keeping this on a professional level is that not all trainers are created
equal and please do your homework before hiring a trainer or training service. We’ve tried to put
as much information on this website by way of client feedback, biographies and even videos that
demonstrate the professionalism of our trainers. Our trainers are always available to interview
for your job. In fact, we promote potential clients meeting us before committing to anything!

Be aware of what places charge and be sure that it’s commensurate to experience and most
importantly, what results they can achieve. You can find fees anywhere from a couple hundred to
a couple thousand within this industry, and many times, the trainers have the same background
and experience. Sometimes the seasoned veterans who have been training for many years and
have created a name within the community, are even cheaper than some of these other services.
Are you one of the many dog owners who needs help with aggression? Every place advertises that
they can help, but few can. Dig deeper and find the information you need to make an educated
decision. We’ve seen it both firsthand and through the words of clients who only learned this
after the fact. A quick example as to something to watch for: A trainer who has aggression
issues and fighting amongst THEIR OWN personal dogs but turns around and
charges a client a steep price for aggression work? Does that make any sense to you?

You see, there are no regulations by any state to control what is taught within this industry.
A ‘certified’ trainer can be just about anyone and a ‘professional certified’ trainer just means they
charge you for their service. We can’t stress enough for anyone searching for assistance with their
dogs to please do your homework before making a decision. A place that offers training but has
no biographies for the potential client to read should raise a red flag. If they had the background
that backs up claims of charging what they do, wouldn’t one promote, if not flaunt it? Our
Training Director was recently interviewed (2011 Tails Magazine, St. Louis) and this was a topic of
discussion. Please read the question & answer below:

Q- I just brought a new puppy into my home and I want to start training her right
away. There are so many trainers out there: I’m overwhelmed with choices. Can
you give me some tips on things I should look for in a trainer?