The  Dog Smith Training Center
Solving canine problems "One Woof at A Time"
 
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Spring will be here before you know it, and chances are you’ll be itching to enjoy the warm days with your four-legged family members. So now’s the time to tune up your training skills and get your pup used to socializing politely in public!

DogSmith of Florida’s Emerald Coast is offering several classes beginning in the next few weeks in Panama City, Panama City Beach, Walton County and Fort Walton Beach.

The DogSmith uses positive training techniques, and is a member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT) and of the International Positive Dog Trainers Association (IPDTA).

The DogSmith of the Emerald Coast has more than a dozen free seminars and group classes available, ranging from puppy socialization and Canine Communication to even Grumpy Dog classes (for dogs that don’t always act nicely toward other dogs when out in public).

Click here to view the classes and their availability. Sign up quickly as classes are deliberately designed to be small.

Also remember that the members of the following groups get discounts on DogSmith group classes and private training.

Alaqua Animal Refuge: 10 percent discount
Bay Families with Dogs: 10 percent discount
Humane Society of Bay County: 10 percent discount
Bark Park: 5 percent, 10 percent and 20 percent discount for “Playmate,” “Pals” and “Top Dog” members, respectively. 

Private lesson packages are also available!  Simply inquire via email or phone for rates.

 And don’t forget – if you need a pet-sitter or simply someone to take your pooch for an occasional romp, our bonded and insured Pet Care Technicians are perfect caretakers for your four-legged family members.

Very best regards,

Catherine M. Zehner, Owner - DogSmith

News Release

Emerald Coast – Unruly or impolite dog? Never Fear, Under Dogs is here, and they are teaming up with The DogSmith to provide a selection of dog training classes for Okaloosa County residents.  

Destin Under Dogs in partnership with The DogSmith, a national franchise in dog training, pet sitting and dog walking, have teamed up to provide Under Dogs with a comprehensive dog training program to help support their rescue organization and the four legged community of Okaloosa County.  The classes are available to all residents of the panhandle and will include

 Small Paw Etiquette for puppies (up to 8 months old) and Teen Dog Etiquette (teen dogs are from 8 months to 2 years old).  The classes will be held at Under Dogs, inside Eclectic Imports located at 90 Mary Esther Blvd. in Mary Esther, FL.

 The DogSmith offers discounted rates to dogs rescued or adopted from local shelters to support its vision of supporting and assisting animal shelters and rescue organizations to minimize the number of unwanted animals. The first classes begin on March 10th 2009. 

For more information contact Terri at Under Dogs (SaveUnderDogs@aol.com) or The DogSmith, Catherine at czehner@888dogsmith.com
888.364.7648 or 850.628.4048 or visit www.888dogsmith.com

Vision Statement:
At The DogSmith we work toward a world where people and their pets live together to the mutual benefit of each and where, by our efforts, we can significantly reduce the number of unwanted pets and provide abused, neglected, and abandoned pets an opportunity to find their “forever home”.

Mission Statement:
The DogSmith exists to enhance the lives of pets and their owners by improving their relationship and the quality of the life they share, through 1) providing professional support and training to Pet Dog owners, 2) supporting and assisting animal shelters and rescue organizations to minimize the number of unwanted animals, and 3) offering affordable and professional care to family pets so that pet ownership is never a burden.

Key Values:
1. Do no harm.
2. Emphasize a ‘holistic’ approach to pet care by attending to the physical, emotional, and environmental well being of pets in our care.
3. Support, through our deeds, efforts and sponsorship, animal shelters and rescue organizations.

The Founder:
The DogSmith was founded by Niki Tudge, internationally renowned dog trainer and pet care expert. Over the past 10 years Niki has studied and practiced in a number of different countries. From Europe to Africa and the U.S., Niki’s varied exposure to different training techniques and methodologies formed the basis for The DogSmith ARRF Methodology and key training philosophy.