Congratulations Link and Madison!
To schedule an appointment
please call Raye Laqua at 725-248-3942.
We all had a fantastic time at the trial!
For our next trial, scheduled in November, we’ve reserved the park for the day after Thanksgiving. We’ll be kicking off the event with a potluck—come hungry and ready to have fun!
Pawtraits by Nicole
Nicole was our photographer at the NADAC trial. Keep an eye out for her photos. They’ll be posted soon on her website.
OUR FEATURED CLASSES THIS MONTH
Rally
Saturday at 2pm
Rancho Main Training Center with Donna Mullin
This monthly class may not be full. Call the office to see class availability.
The monthly Rally I class will focus on developing the dog-handler teamwork connection. Focus will be on establishing the dog’s attention to handler. Students will also learn how to properly perform each Novice Rally sign/exercise; how the sign/exercise is scored; and the steps required to train each skill or behavior.
Outdoor Adventures
Saturday 4/19/2025 – 5/17/2025 at 10am
Rancho Auxiliary Building with Johnna Holland
Learn how to go out in public with a well-behaved dog and enjoy each other’s company. No more fear of embarrassment that your dog will jump upon people or drag you around on the leash. Class will choose from a number of dog friendly locations to train out in public away from the sterile environment of a classroom. Students can choose from hikes in the mountains to walking around a busy shopping center.
Puppy Social Hour
Saturday 4/19/2025 at 12:30pm
Rancho Main Training Center with Johnna Holland
This class is for puppies 6 months and younger. We will introduce puppies to various surfaces, sounds, and other noises they might encounter as they grow up. The trainer is happy to answer any puppy questions you may have during the social.
TRICK DOG DATE NIGHT
Saturday 4/19/2025 ► Two sessions available at 5pm and 7pm
One hour of training, testing after class is included. $25 at Rancho Main Training Center with Johnna Holland
The AKC “Trick Dog” is a new title event sponsored by AKC. Each dog will perform 10 tricks of their choice to earn a Novice Title. Once the dog has earned a Novice Title, they may advance to Intermediate, Advanced, and Trick Dog Performer. Dogs should know basic obedience commands. If the dog has earned a CGC title, they will only need 5 tricks to earn their Novice Title in this class.
CONFORMATION LESSON DATE NIGHT
Saturday 4/12/2025 ► two sessions available at 5pm and 7pm
One hour conformation lesson is $25 at Rancho Main Training Center with Johnna Holland
The AKC “Conformation” Lesson is a new date night event .
BARN HUNT APRIL TRIAL
APRIL 11 – 13, 2025
Good luck to everyone entered in this weekends Barn Hunt Trial!
Our salute to you!
If you are participating in our trials and your dog receives a RATCH, NATCH, OTCH, MACH, PACH, or any champion-level award, we will have a banner made to hang in our training facility!
Please email us a high-resolution image of your dog and the award you’ve won. Call us at (702) 396-8501 if you have any questions.
Desert heat is on the way
In Las Vegas, where summer temperatures often exceed 100°F (38°C), it only takes minutes for a parked car to become dangerously hot. Pets left inside are at serious risk of heatstroke, organ failure, and even death.
The pavement can also reach scorching temperatures and burn your dog’s paw pads. Try to walk your dog during the cooler parts of the day—early mornings or late evenings—and consider protective footwear to keep them safe.
Dr. Carter is at SmartyPaws all day Thursday in the auxiliary building from 8am to 6:30pm. Chiropractic care can make a difference in animals of all sizes. Call his office, Las Vegas Animal Chiropractic, if you have any questions or to set up your initial visit at 702-703-1866, or visit his website at LasVegasAnimalChiro.com. Appointments at SmartyPaws are on a first-come basis. Clinics are by appointment only for established clients.
UPCOMING NAIL TRIMS
Nail Trims are cash only. The upcoming nail trims will be and April 10, April 24, and May 8 from 10:30am – 11:30am. Please call (702) 396-8501 or (702) 267-6001 when you arrive to get in the que; stay in your car we will come out to get your dog. $10 and up per dog.
Join the Las Vegas dog agility club LVDICE! The club meets once a month by zoom at 7pm. Meetings are on the second Tuesday of the month. You can attend by contacting LVDICE for the Zoom link.