Dog Trainer US
Service area: Serves Arizona with in-home, facility, and virtual training; nationally available via virtual program.
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Family Dog
- Service Dog
- Therapy Dog
- Behavior Modification
Specialty Focus Areas
- Puppy Training
- Basic Obedience
- Potty Training
- Biting / Nipping
- Jumping on People
- Reactivity / Aggression
- Fearfulness
- Separation Anxiety
- Recall
Training Formats Offered
- Private Lessons
- Group Classes
- In-Home
- Private Facility
- Board and Train
- Video Calls
Program Formats
- Ongoing Weekly
- Intensive Program
- Sessions Package
- One-Time Consultation
Types of Dogs
- Small
- Medium
- Large
- Giant
- Herding
- Sporting
- Working
- Hounds
- Terriers
- Doodles
- Brachycephalic
Age of Dogs Trained
- Puppy (<1 year)
- Adolescent (1-2 years)
- Adult (2-8 years)
- Senior (8+ years)
Dog Training Methodology
Methods:
- ✓ Positive Reinforcement Only
Equipment:
- ✓ Clickers
- ✓ Food Rewards
- ✓ Harnesses
- ✓ Flat Collars
- ✓ Obstacle Courses
Dog Trainer US offers four main programs: No Limitations (unlimited private and group lessons for life), Boot Camp (5-week immersive board-and-train), Private Lessons (one-on-one in-home or public setting), and Partnership Paws (virtual video coaching). Service, therapy, and facility dog training is available through either No Limitations or Boot Camp models, with blended options. All programs include lifelong support, real-world training, and behavior-specific customization.
Pricing & Policies
Pricing Summary
Pricing details are not publicly listed; services include unlimited lessons for life under the No Limitations Program and a 5-week Boot Camp program with comprehensive care. Private and group sessions are offered with customized pricing based on individual needs.
Testimonials
“I have had three dogs trained by Kristi and her team and there is no one else that I would trust my dogs to for training and care when they are puppies. My dogs absolutely love going there as it was built with dogs in mind. The entire staff is loving and knows how to care for the dogs. One of my dogs is trained to help me as I am deaf, and I don’t know what I would do without him. I have continued to rely on Kristi and her team for help over 11 years and they are definitely the best. I have recommended them to several of my friends who have felt the same way. Thank you to the whole team and especially Kristi.”
– Client
“I have been blessed with a Service Dog, Ashley Girl, who was provided to me from a benevolent organization. My Service Dog assists me in mitigating specific disabilities which were a result of 8 deployments while assigned to a Special Operations unit. The organization had unlimited resources and frankly could have chosen ANY trainer in the entire Country. Fortunately, for me they chose who without a doubt I would classify as one of our Country’s best trainers, Kristi Smith… Her ability to task train Service Dogs is second to none.”
– Client
“Harley and I joined Dog Trainer U.S. in 2020. I’m happy to share how far Harley and I have come since then. We have passed all three canine good citizens tests as well as the PAT test. Through boot camp, private sessions and group classes with Kristi Smith and her amazing trainers, Harley and I have learned and accomplished many skills. My experience with Dog Trainer U.S. has and continues to be phenomenal.”
– Client
About the Trainer
Dog Trainer US is a state-of-the-art dog training company based in Arizona, offering personalized training programs for dogs of all ages and backgrounds. With a team of professionals collectively holding over 250 years of dog training experience, they specialize in basic and advanced obedience, behavioral modification, and service, therapy, and facility dog training. Their signature No Limitations Program provides unlimited private and group lessons for the life of the dog, along with lifelong support, while their Boot Camp program offers immersive 5-week board-and-train services with 24/7 supervised care by an on-staff veterinarian and certified veterinary technician. They use gentle, humane, science-based methods and emphasize real-world reliability, in-home training, and vaccine-sensitive approaches for puppies. Their internationally certified mentor, Kristi Smith, is one of only six globally certified service dog trainers and brings expertise in search and rescue, canine athletics, and service dog task training.
They serve clients through in-home sessions, private facility training, group classes, and virtual video coaching, making their services accessible nationwide. Their team includes PhD researchers studying the psychological impact of service dogs, and all staff are members of the International Association of Canine Professionals (IACP), adhering to high ethical and professional standards.
Additional services include pet boarding, puppy socialization, and medical support coordination during training, with all dogs receiving daily enrichment, grooming, and health monitoring.
Accomplishments
Kristi Smith, the lead mentor, is one of only six internationally certified service dog trainers in the world, certified by IACP as CSDT. She holds additional certifications including Certified Veterinary Technician, Certified Canine Athlete Specialist, and is an AKC Good Citizen Evaluator. She has over 15 years of experience as a therapy dog handler and has chaired the IACP Service Dog Committee. The team includes a PhD researcher in criminal justice studying service dog impacts and an on-staff veterinarian.
How to Get Started!
Client engagement begins with scheduling an appointment via the website’s booking page. A personalized evaluation is conducted to determine the best program—No Limitations, Boot Camp, Private Lessons, or Virtual Training—based on the dog’s needs, owner’s goals, and lifestyle.
Contact Information
Availability
- Weekdays
- Weekends
- Morning
- Afternoon
- Evening
Certifications
- IACP-CDT
- IACP-CDTA
- IACP-PDTI
- IACP-CSDT
- CBVTC
- CCAS
- CYNX-L
Associations
- IACP
- AKC
Languages
- English
Misc Features
- wheelchair accessible entrance
- wheelchair accessible parking
Other Services Offered
- Pet boarding service
- Kennel
Location
6732 W Pinnacle Peak Rd, Peoria, AZ 85383Listing Tools for Trainers
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