Smart Paws Private Training

One-on-one private training sessions conducted in the client’s home or in public settings within the service area. Programs are customized to address specific behaviors such as potty training, leash pulling, jumping, barking, and separation anxiety. Training is ongoing, with options for prepaid packages. Sessions focus on reward-based methods and owner education to ensure long-term success. CGC certification is available as a goal-oriented program.

Pricing Summary

Private training: $125 per 1-hour session. Package deals: 5 sessions for $550 (save $75), 10 sessions for $975 (save $275). Dog walking: $35 for 30 minutes, $50 for 1 hour. Pet sitting: $130 per night. Payment due at time of appointment; accepted methods include Venmo, Zelle, Apple Cash, cash, or check. Cancellation requires 48 hours’ notice; fees of $35 apply for cancellations within 48 hours.

Policies

Cancellations or rescheduling require 48 hours’ notice. A $35 fee is charged for cancellations or rescheduling within 48 hours of the scheduled appointment. This fee must be paid via Venmo, Zelle, or Apple Cash before scheduling the next session. Payment is due at the time of appointment. Dogs must be kennel-trained and up-to-date on vaccines and flea control for pet sitting services.

Smart Paws Private Training is a personalized dog training service led by Amelia, a certified trainer with 18 years of experience. She offers one-on-one, in-home and public training sessions tailored to each dog’s unique needs, focusing on obedience, behavior modification, and owner communication. Her methods are reward-based and designed to build confidence and strengthen the bond between dogs and their owners. In addition to training, she provides dog walking (30-minute $35, 1-hour $50) and pet sitting ($130/night) services for clients in the San Jose area. She is also a certified AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC) evaluator and helps dogs achieve CGC certification. She does not work with dogs exhibiting aggression toward people or other dogs.

Her services are available in Campbell, Los Gatos, San Jose, Willow Glen, Cupertino, and Sunnyvale, with specific exclusions for Mountain View/Palo Alto, Milpitas, East San Jose foothills, Los Gatos Hills, and Saratoga Hills. She meets clients in Campbell for training if they live outside her service zone.

Clients praise her patience, effectiveness, and ability to transform challenging behaviors—including potty training, leash reactivity, jumping, barking, and separation anxiety—into well-mannered, confident dogs. She offers packages for training sessions and accepts payment via Venmo, Zelle, Apple Cash, cash, or check.

Accomplishments

Amelia is a certified AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Evaluator with 18 years of experience training dogs of all ages, sizes, and breeds. She has successfully helped numerous dogs overcome behavioral challenges, including severe separation anxiety and puppy misbehavior, and has trained multiple dogs to achieve CGC certification.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients must fill out an online form to begin the process. No free consultation is offered. After submitting the form, clients will be contacted to schedule an initial training session tailored to their dog’s needs.