Agility · Puppy · Norwalk

Dog Gone Smart

Dog Gone Smart in Norwalk, Connecticut offers four in-person formats: private sessions, group classes, day school and board and train. Agility sits on its list alongside basic obedience, recall, leash manners and puppies, giving owners in Norwalk and the surrounding areas a mix of manners work and a dog sport.

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Bark ScoreListed Trainer: 3.3 / 5
Reputation: 3.9
Ethics: 3.2
Credentials: 2.8
Service breadth: 3.6
Training methods: Not stated

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Dog Gone Smart’s reputation score is 3.9 out of 5, worked out from the star rating and number of reviews on their Google Business Profile. That’s higher than 44% of the trainers we list.

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How is Dog Gone Smart rated?

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Reputation 30% of the score: 3.9; From the star rating and number of reviews on their Google Business Profile.
Ethics 40% of the score: 3.2; Not stated. Their listing doesn’t say how they train, so ask before you book.
Credentials 25% of the score: 2.8; No recognised credential is listed. Ask what training they’ve had.
Service breadth 5% of the score: 3.6; 4 ways to train (private 1:1, group class, day school, board & train), and help with 5 kinds of problem.

How does Dog Gone Smart compare with other Norwalk dog trainers?

Counted from the 2 trainers listed in Norwalk.

The only trainer in Norwalk listing private 1:1.
The only trainer in Norwalk listing group class.
The only trainer in Norwalk listing board & train.
The only trainer in Norwalk listing day school.
Overall Bark Score higher than 27% of the trainers we list.

What to ask Dog Gone Smart before you book

How do you train, and what happens when a dog gets something wrong? (Their listing doesn’t say.)
What does a session or programme cost, and what’s included?
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If my dog stays with you, can I visit or get updates, and how will you show me what to do at home?
How many dogs are in a class, and how many trainers?
What will I need to practise between sessions?

About Dog Gone Smart

Helps with: Basic obedience, agility, recall, leash, puppy
How they train: Private 1:1, group class, day school, board & train
Service area: Norwalk, Connecticut & surrounding areas
Opening hours: Mon–Fri 7am–7pmSat 8am–4pmSun 8am–12pm
Address: 15 Cross St, Norwalk, Connecticut 6851
Phone: +1 203-838-7729

Sessions

Group ClassesTraining in a group setting with other dogs and owners

Puppy TrainingFoundation training for puppies during their critical development period

Obedience TrainingBasic to advanced obedience commands and manners

Agility TrainingFun obstacle course training for fitness and mental stimulation

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