Obedience · Online/Virtual · Positive Reinforcement · Studio City

Smart Dogs Training Academy

Smart Dogs Training Academy in Studio City, California trains puppies, teaches basic obedience and works with service dogs. Its force-free training is available in private sessions, through board and train, or online. Overnight Boarding is offered alongside the training. The academy takes owners from Studio City and the surrounding areas.

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Bark ScoreSilver Rated Trainer: 4.0 / 5
Reputation: 3.8
Ethics: 5.0
Credentials: 2.8
Service breadth: 3.3
Training methods: Force-free

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Smart Dogs Training Academy’s reputation score is 3.8 out of 5, worked out from the star rating and number of reviews on their Google Business Profile. That’s higher than 42% of the trainers we list.

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How is Smart Dogs Training Academy rated?

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Reputation 30% of the score: 3.8; From the star rating and number of reviews on their Google Business Profile.
Ethics 40% of the score: 5.0; Force-free. They train with rewards and positive reinforcement, without aversive tools. This scores highest.
Credentials 25% of the score: 2.8; No recognised credential is listed. Ask what training they’ve had.
Service breadth 5% of the score: 3.3; 3 ways to train (private 1:1, board & train, online/virtual), and help with 3 kinds of problem.

How does Smart Dogs Training Academy compare with other Studio City dog trainers?

Counted from the 3 trainers listed in Studio City.

Highest of 3 scored trainers in Studio City by Bark Score.
One of 2 force-free trainers listed in Studio City.
Offers private 1:1, like 1 other trainer in Studio City.
The only trainer in Studio City listing online/virtual.
Offers board & train, like 1 other trainer in Studio City.
Overall Bark Score higher than 76% of the trainers we list.

What to ask Smart Dogs Training Academy before you book

What does a typical session look like, and what happens when a dog gets something wrong?
What does a session or programme cost, and what’s included?
What training or qualifications do you have?
If my dog stays with you, can I visit or get updates, and how will you show me what to do at home?
What will I need to practise between sessions?

About Smart Dogs Training Academy

Helps with: Puppy, basic obedience, service dog
How they train: Private 1:1, board & train, online/virtual
Service area: Studio City, California & surrounding areas
Opening hours: Mon–Fri 8am–7pmSat 8am–5pmSun 8am–1:30pm
Address: 11054 Ventura Blvd Suite 400, Studio City, California 91604
Phone: +1 818-371-1231

Sessions

Board & TrainIntensive training program where your dog stays at the facility

Puppy TrainingFoundation training for puppies during their critical development period

Obedience TrainingBasic to advanced obedience commands and manners

Service/Therapy Dog TrainingTraining for service or therapy dog certification

BoardingOvernight boarding and kennel services

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