Weāll be adjusting our hours so our team can also enjoy the holidays with their families
We will close early on Christmas Eve (December 24th) at 3pm
We will remain closed Christmas Day (December 25).
We will close early New Years Eve (December 31) at 3 p.m.
We will remain closed on New Years Day (January 1).
We had a couple of great reviews
All of our trainers at SmartyPaws are really fantastic. But we just couldn’t pass up showing you these two great google reviews for one of our trainers.
Here’s another:
The November Agility Trial is in the books
Everyone had such a wonderful time in Norco. We want to thank our judges Sunny Thetga, Mike Omartian, and Denise Gosik for such a smooth running trial. We also want to congratulate our High In Trial Winners.
Congratulations to:
Elite Karen with Lake
Intro Tony with Kipper
Open Megan with Blossom
Novice Robert with Riggs
Congratulations to all the NATCH winners and V-NATCH winners.
See the list below with more upcoming NADAC trials in Norco, California.
Norco, CA, NADAC Events List
We will have more NADAC premiums up soon. Mark your calendars.
š¾ March 13-15, 2026 (premium will be up soon)
š¾ May 1-3, 2026
š¾ June 5-7, 2026
š¾ November 20-22, 2026
We canāt wait to see you and your pups in the ring!
Outdoor Barn Hunt classes are on
If classes do not fill, we will offer drop-in spots. Intro dogs are welcome. Check our calendarĀ to sign up for Barn Hunt Drop-in sessionsĀ HERE
Barn Hunt classesāif Open Class dogs are interested (could add a Tuesday night class to the schedule), please email Sara at smartypawsbarnhunt@gmail.com
Also, private barn hunt training is availableāplease email us at smartypawsbarnhunt@gmail.com
Upcoming Smarty Paws Rat Pack Events
Our Barn Hunt Trials fill very fast. If you are interested make sure to get signed up early.
Check back forĀ the premiums soon
š¾ Las Vegas Trial Dec. 5-7, 2025 (approved)
Ā Ā Ā Our December trial is full but you are welcome to come watch
š¾ Las Vegas Trial Jan. 9-11, 2026 (approved)Ā Premium
Ā Ā Ā January trial opens on Dec 11
š¾ Las Vegas Trial Feb. 6-8, 2026 (approved)
š¾ Las Vegas Trial Apr. 3-5, 2026 (approved)
We can’t wait to see you there.
Featured Class This Month: KinderPuppy
For puppies up to six months old
Dates: Sundays, December 7, 2025 through January 11, 2026
Time: 3 p.m.
- Location:Ā Rancho Auxiliary Building
Instructor:Ā Ace Smith
Other Kinderpuppy classes may be available checkĀ the calendarĀ HERE.
Give your puppy the best start with ourĀ KinderPuppyĀ class! This class lays the foundation for your pup to become a well-mannered companion both at home and in public ā including visits to the groomer or vet.
What your puppy will learn:
- Basic commands: sit, down, come, stay
- Leash walking, puppy retrieves, stand for exam
- Petting by strangers, recall games, and more!
Important: Attendance at the first two classes is required.
Weāll also cover essential topics like:
- House training and crate training
- Chewing, biting, and jumping
- Handling and socializing
- Addressing individual family/puppy needs
Have questions? Call the office for availability and more info.
Something else we can’t recommend enough are the Puppy Social Hour. This is just a one hour social meeting. We offer these social hours twice a month. In December it’s the 13th and 20th. These classes are so good for puppies. You can sign-up right on the calendarĀ HERE.
Teaching with distractions
Teaching ‘center’ to Brodie for the first time. Ā This is how most training sessions go when dogs donāt know what we want and when they are distracted. Ā Even I deal with the ‘chaos’ haha. The goal here is to work through the energy, excitement and distractions and keep the dog focused on the task at hand. Brodie doesnāt know what I want so Iām gonna lure with treats here and reward anytime he goes between my legs…whether in a down or sit or stand. Once we get it a few times, Iāll wait for him to sit and reward that. By the end of this short session, he began to understand what I want. I do give him a release cue each time to tell him he can leave the position as well.
— Julie
A lot of trust
Stepping over dogs while they are in a vulnerable position can be very hard for them…itās scary. But if you can get that level of trust, itās huge! Ā Here I am working with some boot camp dogs who are on place and in downs…and walking over them.
— Julie
CheckĀ HEREĀ for Boot Camp and Daycare programĀ information.
Dr. Carter on Thursday
Nail Trims Are Cash Only
The upcoming nail trims will be December 4, December 18 and January 8 from 10:30-11:30 am. 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.
