SmartyPup!
Ranked #2 in San Francisco and #21 in California
Service area: San Francisco
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Family Dog
- Behavior Modification
Specialty Focus Areas
- Basic Obedience
- Puppy Training
- behavior
Training Formats Offered
- Group Classes
- Private Facility
- Day Training
Program Formats
- Sessions Package
- Ongoing Weekly
- Intensive Program
Types of Dogs
- Small
Age of Dogs Trained
- Puppy (<1 year)
- Adolescent (1-2 years)
Dog Training Methodology
Methods:
- ✓ Positive Reinforcement Only
SmartyPup! offers various programs to support dog development. Their classes are designed to build a solid foundation for dogs at every stage.
Socials provide a fun environment for dogs to play, learn, and laugh, with options tailored for Puppy, Small Dog, or Teen Dog age and stage. The Day Camp program offers an immersive, structured, full-day play and learning experience for pups aged 8 to 14 weeks, designed to fast-track their growth.
Testimonials
“Unbelievably caring, knowledgeable and professional. Magic results. I do not have enough praise. The years of experience of the owner are obvious. Thank you!!!”
– Mystery Shopper
“The SmartyPup trainers are always so patient with us and our never-ending questions and always providing consistent reassurance before and after day school! The whole team is AWESOME”
– Julie Truong
“I can’t say enough wonderful things about Smartypup! Our chihuahua/dachshund puppy Rally has been enrolled in the Day School, socials, and just finished Puppy 1!”
– Elena D.
About the Trainer
SmartyPup! is an expert puppy and dog training business located in San Francisco, celebrating over 15 years of experience. They are committed to helping dogs and their people, utilizing positive, science-backed training methods that are proven to develop well-behaved, sociable, and happy dogs.
Their training center is conveniently located with ample parking, providing an ideal environment for puppies to learn and grow. SmartyPup! offers a range of services including classes, socials, and Day Camp, designed to support dogs at every stage of their development.
Their areas of expertise, referred to as “Pup Proficiencies,” include Puppy Development, Puppy Training, Adolescent Dogs, Small Dogs, Behavior Therapy, and Veterinary Collaboration, ensuring they can meet the unique needs of every pup and their parent.
Accomplishments
SmartyPup! has been celebrating over 15 years in the dog training business. Customers frequently praise the owner’s years of experience and the team’s knowledge and professionalism.
How to Get Started!
To get started, clients can enroll in classes or socials via online forms. There are specific enrollment links for new Teen Dog Socials and a general “Request Class” form available.

Contact Information
Misc Features
- is black owned
- Women-owned
- wheelchair accessible entrance
- wheelchair accessible parking
- wheelchair accessible restroom
- wheelchair accessible seating
- restroom unisex
- LGBTQ-friendly
- transgender safespace
Other Services Offered
- Dog day care center