Smylish Dogs

Smylish Dogs offers comprehensive training programs tailored to individual dog needs.
Puppy Training (for puppies 2-6 months old) focuses on early development and preventing future behavioral issues. This includes Puppy Management Consultations covering socialization, potty training, teething, and space management. A 5-week basic obedience package teaches name recognition, crate training, potty training, impulse control, sit, leave it, down, stay, recall, and basic leash manners. Customized basic obedience is also available.

Dog Training (for dogs 6+ months old) addresses basic obedience commands like sit, down, stay, leave it, and place. It also covers resolving common behavior issues such as jumping, greeting behavior, pulling, excessive barking, begging, and poor impulse control. Specialized training is available for aggression issues, including leash reactivity, dog-dog aggression, and dog-people aggression. These sessions are provided privately in the client’s home, business, or other suitable locations.

Board & Train is an intensive program where dogs stay at the trainer’s home for 1 to 4 weeks. Dogs receive at least five 10-20 minute training sessions daily, focusing on commands, correcting behavioral issues, and developing good manners. This program is designed for quick and effective results in a structured, nurturing environment.

Dog Boarding provides a home-like setting at the trainer’s residence, offering personalized attention and care. It maintains the dog’s regular routines to reduce stress and anxiety. Clients can add Dog Daycare or Board & Train sessions to regular boarding.

Pricing Summary

Board & Train programs range from 1 to 4 weeks. A 1-week program costs $1200 for basic obedience/behavioral modification and $1600 for young dogs (6-12 months)/aggression/leash reactivity/lunging. A 2-week program is $2200-$2700, a 3-week program is $3000-$3600, and a 4-week program is $3900-$4700.

For Dog Training private in-person sessions, basic obedience or behavior issues cost $190 for a single session, $495 for 3 sessions ($165/session), and $695 for 5 sessions ($139/session). Resolving aggression issues costs $230 for a single session, $615 for 3 sessions ($205/session), and $895 for 5 sessions ($179/session).

Puppy Training includes Puppy Management Consultations at $190 for in-person and $150 for online. A 5-week basic obedience package with 5 in-home private sessions is $695 ($139/session). Customized basic obedience is also available at $190 for a single in-person session, $495 for 3 private in-person sessions, and $695 for 5 private in-person sessions.

Dog Boarding is $90 per 24-hour day, increasing to $110 on major national holidays. Additional hours beyond 24 hours are $10/hour on regular days and $15/hour on holidays, up to 8 additional hours. If a dog remains for more than 8 hours beyond the scheduled pick-up, it is considered another boarding day. Add-on Board & Train sessions during boarding are available for $150 for a 1-hour basic obedience session and $180 for a 1-hour aggression-related issues session.

Full payment for all services is required at the time of booking and is non-refundable and non-transferable. Training packages must be used within 4 months for single and 3-session bundles, and within 6 months for 5-session bundles.

Policies

For Dog Training sessions, clients must provide at least 24 hours’ notice to reschedule. Cancellations or rescheduling with less than 24 hours’ notice, or missed sessions without prior notice, will incur a cancellation fee equal to the full cost of the scheduled session. Payments are non-refundable and non-transferable. Training packages must be used within 4 months for single and 3-session bundles, and within 6 months for 5-session bundles.

For Board & Train and Dog Boarding services, full payment is required at the time of booking. Cancellations with over 7 full days’ notice are subject to a $100 cancellation fee. Cancellations with less than 7 full days’ notice incur a 50% cancellation fee (minimum $100 for Board & Train and 2+ night boarding bookings, $50 for single night boarding bookings). Cancellations made within 24 hours of the scheduled service and no-shows are subject to a 100% cancellation fee. Drop-off and pick-up times must be scheduled in advance. Drop-off and pick-up outside of specified hours may incur an additional fee ($20 for Board & Train, $10 for Dog Boarding). Each boarding day is up to 24 hours maximum; each additional hour beyond this frame incurs a fee ($10/hour on regular days, $15/hour during holidays). If a dog remains for more than 8 hours beyond the scheduled pick-up time, it will be considered another boarding day.

Clients must ensure their dog is healthy, up-to-date on vaccinations, and free from parasites, and must inform the trainer of any behavioral issues, medical conditions, or special needs. Clients are responsible for providing necessary equipment, food, and medications. The company is not liable for any injuries, illnesses, or accidents that may occur during services, except in cases of gross negligence or willful misconduct. The trainer and company are not liable for delays or cancellations due to circumstances beyond their control (force majeure).

Smylish Dogs is a dog training business based in Brooklyn, New York, established in 2019. They offer customized training services for puppies and adult dogs, focusing on building strong, positive relationships between dogs and their owners. Their approach uses science-based, positive reinforcement methods, explicitly avoiding physical corrections or harmful tools like choke, pronged, spike, or electric collars.

They provide private, in-home training sessions, as well as intensive Board & Train programs where dogs stay at the trainer’s home. Additionally, Smylish Dogs offers premium dog boarding services at the trainer’s home, ensuring a comfortable and caring environment for pets while owners are away. They also have an online shop featuring trainer-recommended dog products.

Accomplishments

Smylish Dogs has been an integral part of the Brooklyn community since 2019, serving hundreds of satisfied clients. The business has earned a reputation as one of the top 10 dog training businesses in New York. The founder and primary trainer, Yana Jacobson, is described as a highly skilled and experienced dog trainer.

How to Get Started!

To get started, clients can reach out to Smylish Dogs via their contact form, which requests full name, dog’s name, email, phone, and a long answer field for details. All sessions and boarding services require advance scheduling.