T’s Doghouse

T’s Doghouse offers both in-person and online dog training programs. In-person services include Small Group Classes (3-5 dogs, weekly for 6 weeks), Board and Train (1 full month at their facility), and One on One Classes (weekly coaching with Talmage for 6 weeks).

Their online offerings consist of a subscription video library with over 170 videos across 7 comprehensive courses. These courses are categorized into “Shaping The Mind” (foundational communication), “Shaping Behavior” (applying communication to everyday life, including stopping bad behaviors and teaching desired ones in home and on adventures), and “Gun Dogs” (pointing breeds, broken into three cycles: First Cycle for foundation, Second Cycle for running on wild birds, and Third Cycle for steadying to wing, shot, and fall). The online program emphasizes step-by-step instruction and allows owners to train at their convenience.

Pricing Summary

Online video library membership is available at $24.99 per month or $250.00 per year. For in-person classes, payment is due on or before the first day of class. They accept cash, check, credit cards, PayPal, and Venmo.

Policies

Payment for classes is due on or before the first day of class.

T’s Doghouse is a family-owned dog training business led by Talmage Smedley, offering both in-person and online video courses. Their philosophy focuses on building a strong relationship between dog and owner through leadership and communication principles, rather than just teaching tricks. They aim to help owners develop an “ultimate companion” for family life, hunting, and adventures.

They provide comprehensive training covering basic commands to advanced behaviors, emphasizing communication in verbal, visual, and physical lines, and teaching owners to read their dogs. Their online video library includes over 170 unique videos across 7 courses, with new videos added regularly.

Unique advantages of their online program include geographic accessibility, step-by-step instruction, training consistency (as the owner trains the dog), access to all video courses, cost-effectiveness compared to traditional training, and flexibility to repeat lessons. They also sell dog training equipment like slip leads, snap leashes, and drag leads through their online shop.

Accomplishments

Talmage Smedley has trained and competed with gun dogs for over 30 years. He has a rich professional background, having trained reining horses professionally for over 20 years, winning multiple local and national titles including Utah Futurity Champion, Utah Derby Champion, and the 2009 National Open Derby Level 1 Champion. He has also raised several champion, national qualifiers, and national award-winning dogs. His program incorporates his knowledge and experience, offering a “tried and proven system.”

How to Get Started!

For in-person classes, clients can call to book a class. For online courses, clients can sign up for a monthly or yearly membership to gain immediate access to the entire video library. They also encourage potential clients to reach out by phone or email if unsure which services they need.