SmartyPup!

SmartyPup! offers a progressive class structure starting with Puppy 1 (8–16 weeks), followed by Puppy 2 and Puppy 3 for older puppies. Each class is 5 weeks long with weekly sessions. Puppy Day Camp is a 5-day-per-week, full-day immersive program for 8–14 week old puppies. Specialty classes like Happy Leash, Pro Recall, Canine Good Citizen, and Tricks are available for graduates. Tune-Up Drop-Ins allow ongoing reinforcement. All programs emphasize positive reinforcement, socialization, and family involvement.

Pricing Summary

Pricing is not publicly listed on the website. Classes and day camp require registration through their booking system. Specialty classes and day camp are offered as structured programs with set durations and fees, with discounts likely available for multiple enrollments or returning clients.

Policies

Class registration is required through their booking system. Classes fill quickly and space is limited. No specific cancellation or rescheduling policy is stated on the website, but clients are encouraged to contact the team directly for inquiries.

SmartyPup! is a dog training business in San Francisco’s Outer Sunset that has been helping puppy owners since 1994. They specialize in science-based, positive reinforcement training for puppies and adolescent dogs during their first two years of life, with a strong focus on building the human-dog bond. Their programs include structured Puppy 1, 2, and 3 classes, specialty courses like Happy Leash and Pro Recall, Puppy Socials, Small Dog Socials, and a full-day Puppy Day Camp (8AM–4:30PM) for puppies 8–14 weeks old. They train the whole family, emphasizing that great dog training starts with great human coaching. Their approach is rooted in modern animal behavior science, avoiding punishment and focusing on reward-based methods to create confident, well-mannered dogs.

Led by Fawn Pierre, a third-generation San Franciscan with over 25 years of experience, SmartyPup! has trained over 75,000 puppies and earned 1,000+ five-star reviews. Fawn is a former instructor for Sirius® Puppy Training and a decade-long educator at the SFSPCA Dog Trainers Academy, with certifications including CTC-H. The team is known for their patience, expertise, and personalized support, often going above and beyond to help owners with challenging behaviors.

They offer small class sizes, weekly structured sessions, and follow-up resources like recap emails. Their facility is easy to access with ample parking, and they serve families throughout San Francisco who want to raise happy, socially skilled dogs through consistent, joyful training.

Accomplishments

Fawn Pierre, founder and lead trainer, has over 25 years of experience in puppy training. She was an instructor for Sirius® Puppy Training for 15 years and taught at the SFSPCA Dog Trainers Academy for a decade. She holds a CTC-H certification and has been recognized by experts like Jean Donaldson and Dr. Ian Dunbar. SmartyPup! has trained over 75,000 puppies and maintains 1,000+ five-star reviews.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients can visit the website to view class availability and register for Puppy 1 or other programs via their booking portal. A form is provided to enter the pup’s name and email to be contacted about upcoming class dates. Day Camp and specialty classes also require direct registration through linked forms.