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Smart Dog Training School is a dog training business in Palmdale, California offering Private Lessons and Board and Train.
Palmdale • CA • 5.0 ★ (6 Google reviews)
Last verified: Aug 21, 2026
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What they say about themselves
Smart Dog Training School is a family-run Los Angeles County business that says it has been training dogs since 1992, with more than 30 years of hands-on experience. The website does not identify an individual owner or head trainer, but states that the team works with dogs of all breeds, ages, temperaments, and behavioral backgrounds. Its services include puppy development, leash work, advanced off-leash control, customized behavior programs, boarding, private instruction, and group classes.
Training is presented as individualized rather than based on a fixed curriculum. On-leash work focuses on pulling, lunging, focus, stopping and sitting during walks, and reliable responses around distractions. Advanced off-leash training evaluates recall, focus, impulse control, and environmental behavior before progressing toward real-world reliability. The business also states that it works with reactive and aggressive dogs and adapts the pace according to each dog's breed, history, behavior, and prior training.
The website describes its methods as humane, practical, structured, and focused on lasting behavior change rather than rigid drills or forcing dogs into submission. Puppy training uses play-based instruction and gentle guidance, while other programs emphasize consistency, clear communication, real-life practice, and control around distractions. Boarding is intentionally kept quieter and less crowded, with separate rest areas, climate-controlled sleeping spaces, and supervised small-group play. Every training program is advertised with lifetime support and unlimited sessions, and free pickup and delivery are included across Los Angeles County.
Consultations and evaluations before you commit to a program.
This is an assessment of a dog's recall, focus, impulse control, and behavior around distractions to determine readiness for off-leash training. It serves as the first step before enrolling in the advanced off-leash program.
Best for: Dogs being considered for advanced off-leash training.
Focus: Recall & off-leash, Advanced obedience
Puppy training, on-leash obedience, advanced off-leash work, custom dog-training programs, private in-home sessions, group classes, and boarding are offered. Training can address leash pulling, lunging, barking, aggression, anxiety, potty training, recall, impulse control, household habits, environmental distractions, and broader behavior concerns. Programs are advertised for all breeds and ages.
Current rates are not published for puppy training, on-leash training, advanced off-leash work, custom programs, group classes, private sessions, or boarding. The website does state that free pickup and delivery are included across Los Angeles County and that every training program includes lifetime support and unlimited sessions.
This is a boarding service with limited daily intakes, separate resting areas for each dog, indoor climate control, and small supervised play groups rather than a crowded kennel setup. Daily routines are adjusted based on each dog's needs.
Dogs stay on-site with individual resting space and supervised small-group play instead of large group yards.
Best for: Owners who want a quieter, less crowded boarding environment for their dog.
Focus: Basic obedience
Includes: Boarding included
| Program | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Dog Boarding | Not published | — |
This program uses play-based instruction to teach young puppies basic manners during their key developmental window. It covers potty training, chewing, leash walking, sit/stay/come, and calm behavior around distractions like noises, bikes, and strangers.
Training sessions are described as fun, short, and clear to keep puppies engaged.
Best for: Puppies in their early months when they are most receptive to learning.
Focus: Puppy training, Basic obedience, Socialization
This program addresses pulling and lunging during walks and teaches dogs to stop, sit, and follow commands while on leash. Training happens in real-life environments across the county to build focus around distractions.
Sessions are in-person and unlimited until the behavior sticks, with training done in real neighborhood settings.
Best for: Dogs of any age, from puppies to seniors, including those with established bad habits.
Focus: Leash training, Basic obedience
Includes: Lifetime support
This program builds off-leash reliability by assessing recall, focus, impulse control, and behavior around distractions before starting off-leash work. It aims for dogs to respond consistently in real-life settings like sidewalks and trails rather than just quiet backyards.
Training begins with an off-leash readiness evaluation, then progresses through in-person sessions focused on distraction-proofing.
Best for: Dogs of every size, breed, and temperament, including reactive or aggressive dogs, once assessed as ready.
Focus: Advanced obedience, Recall & off-leash, Leash reactivity, Aggression
This program is tailored to each dog's individual personality and challenges, addressing issues like leash pulling, barking, aggression, potty training, or anxiety. It combines private in-home sessions with lifetime support and unlimited sessions.
Training is delivered through in-home, in-person sessions built around the individual dog's needs.
Best for: Dogs with specific behavior challenges that don't fit standard class formats, of any breed or age.
Focus: Basic obedience, Leash reactivity, Aggression, Fear & anxiety
Includes: Lifetime support
| Program | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Puppy Training Services | Not published | — |
| On-Leash Dog Training Services | Not published | — |
| Advanced Off-Leash Training Services | Not published | — |
| Custom Dog Training Programs | Not published | — |
Smart Dog Training School describes its approach as humane, individualized, practical, and focused on real-world behavior. Training emphasizes clear communication, structure, consistency, trust, and gradual progress. Puppy instruction uses play-based learning and gentle guidance, while reactive and aggressive dogs are trained with an emphasis on safety and control rather than punishment.
Method: Method unclear
Their website describes their approach in general terms without specifying which methods or tools they use.
Certifications: Not specified on their website
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The business reports operating since 1992 with more than 30 years of experience. Every training program is advertised with lifetime support and unlimited sessions. Boarding limits daily intake, provides separate resting areas and climate-controlled sleeping spaces, and uses supervised small-group play. Free pickup and delivery are also advertised countywide.
Facility: not specified on their website.
Owner visits: not specified on their website.
Video updates: not specified on their website.
Overnight staffing: not specified on their website.
Insurance: not specified on their website.
Guarantee: not specified on their website.
Waitlist: not specified on their website.
Dogs per trainer: not specified on their website.
Booking: Contact form
Price: Smart Dog Training School does not publish board & train pricing. Across Palmdale, 0 programs publish prices.
Reviews: Smart Dog Training School shows 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews among 1 published Palmdale programs.
Transparency: This listing scores 25 out of 100 (price 0%, program clarity 59%). Certification disclosure is still sparse in this city.
Smart Dog Training School serves Los Angeles County and advertises free pickup and delivery throughout the county. The website identifies Los Angeles as its location but does not publish a specific street address, parking information, or accessibility details.
2236 W Ave M8, Palmdale, CA
Friday: 10AM-7PM
Monday: 10AM-7PM
Sunday: Closed
Tuesday: 10AM-7PM
Saturday: 10AM-5PM
Thursday: 10AM-7PM
Wednesday: 10AM-7PM
Reach out directly or send a quote request through Smart Dog Training School.
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