Smart Start Puppies – Dog Training

Ranked #4 in Fort Lauderdale and #13 in Florida

4.9 Stars,1096 Reviews
107 SE 10th St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316

Service area: Miami-Dade, Broward, and Hillsborough Counties in Florida, including Fort Lauderdale.

Service Overview

Types of Dog Training

  • Family Dog
  • Service Dog
  • Behavior Modification

Specialty Focus Areas

  • Basic Obedience
  • Puppy Training
  • Leash Pulling
  • Jumping on People
  • Barking Excessively
  • Potty Training
  • Biting / Nipping

Training Formats Offered

  • In-Home
  • Private Facility
  • Board and Train
  • Private Lessons

Program Formats

  • Sessions Package
  • Intensive Program

Age of Dogs Trained

  • Puppy (<1 year)
  • Adolescent (1-2 years)
  • Adult (2-8 years)

Dog Training Methodology

Methods: 

  • Positive Reinforcement Only

Smart Start Puppies offers several structured training programs. The In-Home Training Program consists of 5 private sessions over 5 weeks, covering basic commands, housebreaking, problem areas, doggie etiquette, and human coaching, with a satisfaction guarantee.

The Lifestyle Training Program is a 7-week course with 7 days of training conducted both in-home and in-public, focusing on basic and advanced commands, real-life scenarios, housebreaking support, and doggie etiquette, backed by a lifetime guarantee.

For more intensive training, they offer Boot Camp programs. The Doggie Boot Camp (for dogs 1 year and older) and Puppy Boot Camp (for puppies under 1 year) both include 14 days of boarding and daily training at their facility, followed by 5 private in-home sessions. These programs cover basic and advanced commands, problem areas, and doggie etiquette, with the puppy program also including housebreaking, all guaranteed for life.

The Service Dog Training Program is a 10-week specialized course that includes training for the dog and handler, identification of needs and abilities, real-life scenario testing, and provides a service dog jacket and certification, also with a lifetime guarantee. Additionally, they offer Custom Dog Training Solutions tailored to unique problems, which can include in-home, facility, or outdoor classes, covering various commands and behavioral issues.

Pricing & Policies

Policies

Smart Start Puppies offers a lifetime guarantee on their training results, which is provided in writing to every customer.

Testimonials

“Before we enrolled him there, he was pulling at everything while we were walking him. He went to doggie boot camp, and he is much calmer, especially on his walks. He is even staring at some ducks and not chasing them! Thank you!”
– Christina from Pembroke Pines, FL

“The very first day that they came out the second that they walked through the door and put the leash on our dog our dog listened immediately, sat in his cage and listen to everything that they asked of our dog!”
– Bob & Amy from Broward County

“We have been with Smart Start Puppies for 3 weeks now, and have seen a great improvement. I highly recommend them!”
– Amy & Vanessa from Miami

About the Trainer

Smart Start Puppies, Inc. is a dog training company that has been operating since 2014. Their Fort Lauderdale team alone has trained over 20,000 dogs, bringing decades of experience and a deep understanding of dog behavior to each session. They pride themselves on delivering guaranteed results, offering every customer a lifetime guarantee.

Their training methods are described as safe, humane, and highly effective, focusing on positive reinforcement. They explicitly state that they do not use treats, clickers, or shock collars. Smart Start Puppies offers flexible scheduling and ensures trainers are always on time.

They provide a variety of services including In-Home Training, Lifestyle Training, Doggie Boot Camp, Puppy Boot Camp, Service Dog Training, and Custom Solutions. These programs address common problems like housebreaking, leash pulling, jumping, and excessive barking, as well as specific behavioral issues, aiming to create well-behaved dogs both at home and in public.

Accomplishments

Smart Start Puppies, Inc. has been in business since 2014. Their Fort Lauderdale team has trained over 20,000 dogs. They are known as a leader in their market and are family-owned and operated. The team collectively brings decades of experience to their training.

How to Get Started!

To begin training, clients can follow three simple steps: first, call the business at (954) 633-7830; second, speak with a dog trainer; and third, schedule their first class.

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  • 10 Years Experience

  • wheelchair accessible entrance
  • wheelchair accessible parking

Other Services Offered

  • Pet boarding service

Location

107 SE 10th St, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33316