Smart Dogs Training Academy Los Angeles Inc.
Ranked #1 in Studio City and #136 in California
Service area: Los Angeles, CA; Portland, OR; Seattle, WA; Southern California (including San Fernando Valley, Beverly Hills, Pasadena, West LA, Santa Monica, Woodland Hills, Encino)
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Family Dog
- Service Dog
- Competition / Agility
- Working Dog
- Behavior Modification
Specialty Focus Areas
- Basic Obedience
- Puppy Training
- Leash Pulling
- Reactivity / Aggression
- Jumping on People
- Barking Excessively
- Separation Anxiety
- Biting / Nipping
- Potty Training
- Fearfulness
- Stealing Food
Training Formats Offered
- Private Lessons
- Group Classes
- In-Home
- Private Facility
- Board and Train
- Video Calls
Program Formats
- One-Time Consultation
- Sessions Package
- Intensive Program
Age of Dogs Trained
- Puppy (<1 year)
- Adult (2-8 years)
Dog Training Methodology
Methods:
- ✓ Positive Reinforcement Only
Smart Dogs Training Academy offers various programs including Obedience Training, Puppy Training, Private Lesson Basis Training, Boarding Training, Behavioral Training, and Service Dog Training. Obedience training focuses on teaching dogs to respond to common commands like sit, stay, and come, building a foundation of understanding and respect.
Puppy training covers essential skills like basic obedience, crate training, potty training, bite inhibition, and leash training for a smooth transition into pet parenthood. Private lessons provide one-on-one tailored training to address specific behavioral issues at the dog’s pace, offering flexible scheduling and faster progress.
Boarding training involves dogs staying at their facility for intensive, consistent training in a controlled environment, ideal for busy owners or ingrained habits. Behavioral training targets and modifies undesirable behaviors such as aggression, anxiety, excessive barking, chewing, jumping, separation anxiety, and leash reactivity, using methods like positive reinforcement, redirection, and behavior modification. Service dog training is comprehensive, tailoring programs to specific handler needs for physical disabilities, mental health support, and medical alerts, covering assessment, basic obedience, task training, and public access training. They also offer online housebreaking courses and dog bite prevention and safety training for employees.
Pricing & Policies
Pricing Summary
Affordable and flexible packages are offered, with pricing based on the complexity of the training and tasks required.
Testimonials
“Smart Dogs saved me so much stress! I thought housebreaking my puppy would take forever, but their step-by-step system worked wonders. Within two weeks, my dog was consistently going outside. I couldn’t be happier!”
– Rachel L.
About the Trainer
Smart Dogs Training Academy Los Angeles Inc. is a dog training business led by Jeff Todd, who has over 20 years of experience and has personally trained more than 20,000 dogs. They specialize in training dogs to fit into owners’ lifestyles by teaching them to respond to common commands and addressing behavioral challenges. Their philosophy centers on using motivation and positive reinforcement to build a strong bond of trust and respect between owners and their pets.
They offer a comprehensive range of services including obedience training, puppy training, private lesson-based training, boarding training, behavioral training, and service dog training. They also provide online housebreaking courses and dog bite prevention and safety training for employees. Their approach is personalized, tailoring programs to individual dog and handler needs, and they emphasize consistent training for long-term success, aiming for happier, healthier, and more confident dogs.
Accomplishments
Jeff Todd, the founder and training director, has over 20 years of extensive experience in dog training. He has personally trained more than 20,000 dogs and helped thousands of dog owners and their families. The business states they are “One of America’s Most Experienced Dog Trainers with Proven Results!” and “among the most experienced and successful dog trainers in the United States.”
How to Get Started!
To get started, clients should contact Smart Dogs Training Academy to schedule an initial consultation. This consultation allows the trainers to assess the dog’s specific needs and goals, and determine the best course of action or recommend a suitable training program.

Contact Information
Misc Features
- is black owned
- wheelchair accessible entrance
- wheelchair accessible parking
- LGBTQ-friendly
- transgender safespace
Other Services Offered
- Pet boarding service
- Pet trainer