Everyone is staying cool at boot camp!
At our air-conditioned training facility, we offer both boot camp and daycare services Monday through Friday, from 7 a.m. to 6 p.m. Our amenities include playgroups, treadmills, and individualized boot camp training sessions.
On your dog’s first day, they must undergo a boot camp evaluation. This ensures that we can tailor the training to meet your dog’s specific needs and abilities.
Rally-FrEe Elements starting up
We’re thrilled to introduce our new Rally FrEe class, launching this Saturday at 2 p.m. at the Rancho Main Training Center, led by Donna Mullin. For more information or to check class availability, please call our office at 702-396-8501.
What is Rally FrEe?
Rally FrEe is a unique canine sport that combines the precision of Rally-Obedience with the creativity of Canine Musical Freestyle. Teams navigate a course of signs, performing behaviors such as heeling, spins, and backing up, all while maintaining a strong bond through positive reinforcement training. This sport encourages teamwork and fosters a reciprocal learning process between dog and handler.
If you’re intrigued by the idea of choreographing routines set to music, we may also offer Musical Freestyle in future sessions. Let us know if you want to get on the list.
We look forward to seeing you and your canine companion in class!
OUR FEATURED CLASSES THIS MONTH
Enroll online for events and classes right from the calendar. Call the office if you have any questions or for class availability.
Puppy Social Hour ~
Saturday 6/14/2025 at 12:30 p.m.
and Saturday 6/21/2025 at 12:30 p.m.
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.
KinderPuppy ~ for puppies up to six months ~
Friday 6/13/2025 – 7/18/2025 at 6:20 p.m.
Rancho Main Training Center with Johnna Holland
This class gives the puppy the fundamentals to be a good companion at home as well as out in public, at the groomers, or veterinarian.
Puppies learn basic commands such as sit, down, come and stay. Exercises learned include walking on a leash, puppy retrieves, stand for exam, petting by strangers and recall games. You must attend the first 2 classes.
Discussion in this session include: house training, chewing, bite inhibition, handling, correct use of toys, crate training, jumping, digging, socializing, and individual issues of the puppy and his family.
Beyond Reactivity – Journey to Calm ~
Saturday 6/28/2025 – 7/19/2025 at 7:30 p.m.
Rancho Main Training Center with Julie Braun
This four-week course is designed specifically for dogs who struggle with reactivity, fear, or anxiety around other dogs, people, or environmental triggers. Building off your dog’s existing obedience skills (Levels 1-2), this class focuses on teaching calm behavior, strengthening the dog-handler relationship, and giving both you and your dog practical tools to navigate the world with more confidence.
Through controlled setups, engagement games, and positive reinforcement, we’ll guide your dog toward better focus, emotional recovery, and real-world success.
Prerequisite: Completion of Obedience Level 2 or equivalent.
Urban Hunt will be starting soon
Call the office if you have any questions or for class availability.
Getting Pumped!
SmartyPaws will be taking over the production of the two annual NADAC trials previously managed by Rino Agility in Norco, Calif., starting with the June 20–22, 2025 trial. The premium is up now. We will announce more dates soon. Be sure to check out the NADAC Trial page!
Looking for input on upcoming classes
We are looking into a couple of new classes but they were instantly filled as soon as they were listed on our website. Julie Braun is keeping a wait list to see who is interested and which classes she will schedule next. Text Julie B if you would like to be on a wait list for one of these classes. 405-630-5665
Beyond Reactivity – Journey to Calm
This four-week course is designed specifically for dogs who struggle with reactivity, fear, or anxiety around other dogs, people, or environmental triggers. Building off your dog’s existing obedience skills (Levels 1-2), this class focuses on teaching calm behavior, strengthening the dog-handler relationship, and giving both you and your dog practical tools to navigate the world with more confidence. Through controlled setups, engagement games, and positive reinforcement, we’ll guide your dog toward better focus, emotional recovery, and real-world success.
Prerequisite: Completion of Obedience Level 2 or equivalent.
Smart Dog Class
Do you want your dog to learn how to read, tell colors apart, and problem solve? Then this class is for you! In this class, we will teach you how to train your dog to learn the difference between blue and yellow, read flashcards with commands (sit, down, etc.), tell the difference between their toys, learn environmental cueing, learn how to tell their owner’s they consent, and to pick their own treats by using the “you choose” command. And much more!!
Everywhere Etiquette
The trainer will contact you with the weekly site locations for this class.
Master the ultimate test of obedience! Your dog knows the basics — now it’s time to conquer the chaos of the real world! Everywhere Etiquette challenges dogs and owners to stay focused and polite in high-distraction environments.
Prerequisite: Completion of Obedience Level 4. No aggressive or reactive dogs.
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.
Clinic is by appointment only for established clients.
UPCOMING NAIL TRIMS
Nail Trims are cash only. The upcoming nail trims will be June 5, June 19 and July 3 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.
Join the Las Vegas dog agility club LVDICE! The club meets once a month by zoom at 7 p.m. Meetings are on the second Tuesday of the month, the next meeting will be June 10, 2025. You can attend contact LVDICEfor the Zoom link.