DOGSmart Training & Smart DAYcare

The beginner puppy school is the most useless thing I have done with a puppy because they don’t teach the basic of stay and coming which are important to teach to people because it’s hard to to teach yourself and new puppy to do it. The puppies are separated which I find odd because you should teach your dogs to nice play and meeting other dogs and human. I really don’t think I would recommend this puppy school because it really doesn’t help with much training on staying or come to your new puppy. For amount paid I would expect more personally training than watching videos in which I could easily look up myself.

My friend and I recently had a highly unpleasant encounter with the store owner of DOGSmart. Despite not utilizing any of their services, our experience in the parking lot left a lasting negative impression.The owner displayed a complete lack of courtesy and professionalism. Not only did she come dangerously close to hitting us with her car on two separate occasions, but she also directed offensive and rude comments our way, creating an uncomfortable and hostile environment. We were simple having a chat taking a break from work in the parking lot.It is disheartening to witness such behavior from a business owner, as it reflects poorly on the entire establishment. I have a dog and I would never use any of their services. I would recommend that anybody reading this do the same.

We absolutely loved Alice’s class, she is incredibly knowledgeable. As an experienced dog owner I realized how little I actually knew. Her training is clear and concise. Be prepared she lets you know when your doing something wrong. My husband and I left the class each time in stitches laughing after being told sternly what to do and we needed to be told because everything she said worked. We have promptly signed up for more classes. We loved her attitude she cares about dogs and their well-being first and foremost. Alice does not sugarcoat what she says which is fine with us as we were there to learn. I have read other reviews about about her abruptness and we did not take it personally at all, we felt her priority was in the right place. Which was for the dogs not the feelings of the humans. I give her class five stars you will absolutely benefit if you do what she says.

I took my dog to the anxious and fearful" class with Alice and I'm so glad I did! It was a good opportunity to learn about dog anxiety

I highly recommend the Come When Called Foundations class for anyone whose dog struggles with recall. My dog went from running away and barking at people off leash to me being able to call him away from chasing a coyote, a squirrel, and a group of running dogs! Tracey is a wonderful and knowledgeable instructor who really takes your dog's personality and individual needs into account.

An excellent positive rewards dog training school. They train you to train your dog. I have a bad habit to slide back into training dogs the Woodhouse Way. Not really appropriate anymore. I go back with every pup.

Alice is a very knowledgeable trainer and you will NOT regret it. I have an extremely fearful and anxious Australian shepherd that reacts towards dogs, humans, bikes, children etc. We’ve also worked with a few other trainers before coming to Alice. At first, we were a bit nervous because of what people have written on here about her attitude. But if you really want to help your dog, put aside your ego and listen to what she has to offer. I also don’t know any trainers out there that would offer free assessment before committing to classes.My dog was attacked by another dog when he was 3 months old. When we first started the fear and anxiety class, my dog cant even stand seeing or the smell of other dogs. He would go crazy and completely out of control. We did 2 rounds of the fear and anxiety class and he’s much better now. He’s not 100% calm yet, but he’s much more manageable. He is a completely different dog!! We are very thankful of what Alice has done for us. She is truly a very caring person and genuinely wants to help humans understand and build a strong relationship with their dogs.

Alice is an amazing woman and can work with all kinds of dogs. She will be training you! Love the sessions she holds. There are group sessions and private ones to meet your needs. She also does virtual zoom sessions for in home training.

4 years ago, my partner and I adopted a dog from Korea through an organization that rescues dogs from the meat trade there. When he arrived, while he was very sweet, he was incredibly nervous and frightened of his new environment. We attended a few dog training classes before we found Alice at DogSmart, and while they were good, they didn’t offer the level of expertise and patience we needed for our reactive boy. We started attending Alice’s Reactive Dog Course in 2019 along with some other dogs who had similar issues. While our dog, Gordon, still has work to be done, it is only through listening to Alice’s expert tutelage, and her tireless patience, care and generosity, that Gordon has shown so much improvement. I would highly recommend Alice to anyone looking for support with their dogs if they are willing to listen and put in the work.

My vet recommended that I retain the services of Alice Fisher DogSmart Trainer for my one and a half year old terrier who was characterized as being reactive. That recommendation turned out to be a real blessing! With the assistance of Alice I can honestly say that, after two months of effort, my dog is well on the way to being “cured” of the anxiety that was underlying his behavioral problems. Alice is a consummate professional who is 100% committed to both the human and canine clients. I was really impressed by Alice’s professionalism. The enthusiasm she brought to each class, the genuine care she showed for our pet, and the compassion she showed for the stress I was suffering as the owner of a reactive dog was greatly appreciated. I participated in small group sessions which were extremely well organized and run. Watching how the owners of other reactive dogs were instructed to deal with their problems and having the opportunity to participate in discussions with them was most helpful. In addition to attending the reactive dog sessions I had a few private sessions with Alice where she observed how our family interacted with our dog in our home. She gave us brilliant suggestions which we have put into practice. I cannot say enough positive things about Alice and her enterprise. I would unconditionally recommend her to anyone with a dog that has behavioral issues. Sincerely Ben and Nancy