As Behavior Specialists..
we believe
The most important thing that saves the lives of dogs is training. Whether that is obedience or behavior rehabilitation, we need to create a healthy relationship between dog and owner.
Our methods are simple, logical, and they work. Once communication & leadership are built, everything will come with far greater ease.
Our Pack:
Emilee M.
Genevieve C.
Emilee M.
Owner & Trainer
She attended a Professional Dog Training
School in 2017.
Emilee has trained hundreds of dogs start to finish in pet homes. She specializes in fearful, over excited, and reactive dogs.
Her personal dog is named Finnegan, he is a KNPV Belgian Malinois.
They have earned their AKC TKI, PSA PDC, and are currently training for their IPO BH & PSA 1.
Lucas L.
Genevieve C.
Emilee M.
Trainer
Certified PSA Decoy
Professional, Master, and Scholar Trainer at the a Professional Dog Training School. Lucas has raised, trained, titled, and decoyed hundreds of Working Police K9s, their Handlers, and Personal Protection Dogs.
He specializes in both creating controlled and dismantling unwanted aggression. He is the first certifi
Trainer
Certified PSA Decoy
Professional, Master, and Scholar Trainer at the a Professional Dog Training School. Lucas has raised, trained, titled, and decoyed hundreds of Working Police K9s, their Handlers, and Personal Protection Dogs.
He specializes in both creating controlled and dismantling unwanted aggression. He is the first certified Decoy in the state of North Dakota, and his home state of Montana.
His personal dog Jaco is a Devil X Onyx Dutch Shepherd who has earned their AKC TKC, PSA PDC, and are currently training for their PSA 1.
Genevieve C.
Genevieve C.
Genevieve C.
Trainer
Completing the professional and master program at a professional dog training school, she attended an additional month to continue learning from her instructors.
She has worked around dogs her whole life and enjoys teaching owners about their dogs needs.
Her personal dog is a Giant Schnauzer named Bavaria who she is currently trainin
Trainer
Completing the professional and master program at a professional dog training school, she attended an additional month to continue learning from her instructors.
She has worked around dogs her whole life and enjoys teaching owners about their dogs needs.
Her personal dog is a Giant Schnauzer named Bavaria who she is currently training to detect bed bugs.
They are also training for their PSA PDC.
Savanna D.
Savanna D.
Genevieve C.
Kennel Manager
Future Vet Tech
She has grown with the company since 2018 when she joined as a Kennel Assistant working her way up to Lead Dog Handler and now Savanna oversees the care of dogs in our Client Exclusive Daycare, Boarding, and Grooming.
She has Volunteered for a Local Dog Shelter for over 7 Years and is going to school to be a V
Kennel Manager
Future Vet Tech
She has grown with the company since 2018 when she joined as a Kennel Assistant working her way up to Lead Dog Handler and now Savanna oversees the care of dogs in our Client Exclusive Daycare, Boarding, and Grooming.
She has Volunteered for a Local Dog Shelter for over 7 Years and is going to school to be a Veterinary Technician!
In her free time she travels the United States and runs marathons.
Her personal dog is a Siberian Husky Mix named Sebastian who she is training to run marathons with!
Allison B.
Savanna D.
Allison B.
Dog Handler
Allison graduated North Dakota State University in 2020 to achieve her Bachelor of Science in Animal Science, minoring in Zoology.
Dogs have always been a passion for Allison as she even has 3 years experience volunteering for a local animal shelter.
Her personal dog is name Brooks who is a
Basset Hound. They are currently working on AKC Scent work.
Elly M.
Savanna D.
Allison B.
Dog Handler
Client gone team member! Elly completed 5 private lessons with her personal dog Lacey who struggles with severe dog aggression.
Elly began her passion by competing in her local 4-H Dog Showmanship and Obedience.
She then went on competing in her first AKC Obedience Trial is 2018 finishing with a near perfect score.
She has held
Dog Handler
Client gone team member! Elly completed 5 private lessons with her personal dog Lacey who struggles with severe dog aggression.
Elly began her passion by competing in her local 4-H Dog Showmanship and Obedience.
She then went on competing in her first AKC Obedience Trial is 2018 finishing with a near perfect score.
She has held the title of NDSU Dog Obedience Club Vice President since 2018.
Jackie H.
Jackie H.
Jackie H.
Office Assistant
With a degree in Medical Administrative Assistance Jackie has been working in the professional administrative wold since 2014.
She is your first point of contact at Smart K9 and is able to help you with all of your scheduling and reservation questions!
Her dog is a Golden Retriever named Rudy.