Just like people, dogs can develop unhealthy, aversive and sometimes dangerous habits. But pets are like children; they need guidance and discipline to live happily and healthily with the "adults" in their lives. From fundamental manners to problem solving, anything is possible with a good education.
PETsMART professional Pet Training Instructors can help you teach your dog a variety of skills from fundamental manners to complicated tricks and everything in between. Developed by the world's leading pet trainers and animal behaviorists, this gentle and effective approach is fun for both pets and their parents. Regardless of your dog's age or skill level, we have a course that will help him learn new desired behaviors. Choose from any of the following courses:
Puppy Head Start
Using positive reinforcement methods, you'll learn how to prevent unwanted behavior and establish a bond with your puppy, including:
Introduction to language and simple commands
House training and basic manners
Socialization with others
Relationship-forming games and play
Exercise techniques
Problem prevention techniques
Tips on puppy health, grooming and nutrition
Basic Education
Tailored for adolescent and adult dogs, your dog will "unlearn" undesirable habits and replace them with good ones. Key topics covered in this class include:
Common language ("come," "sit," "lie down," "stay," etc.)
Canine health care, grooming and nutrition
House manners
Problem solving techniques
Advanced Learning
We'll focus on performance despite distractions, and reliability when at a distance from a pet parent. Key topics covered in these classes include:
Brief review of prior exercises
Responding with and without reward
Learning despite distractions
Additional language ("heel," "stay," and more)
Relationship-forming games and play
Performance while "off-lead"
Introduction to clicker training
Enrolling in a Smart Pets Class. Visit a PETsMART store for more information on any of these courses. Classes form weekly; private instruction tailored to your dog's specific needs is also available.
PETsMART Smart Petssm courses have been developed by the world's finest and most respected trainers and animal behaviorists. PETsMART Pet Trainers
We're making a difference at PETsMART.
At PETsMART, we are passionate about pets. We believe that every pet should have a loving family and healthy, happy life. For this reason, we made a conscious decision to not sell cats or dogs. Rather, we dedicate space in every store to more than 2,400 local animal welfare organizations to help homeless dogs and cats find loving homes. And since 1992, these PETsMART Charities Adoption Centers have facilitated the adoption of more than 1.5 million homeless pets.
PETsMART Charities is a nonprofit organization with a vision of finding a lifelong, loving home for every pet. Its mission is to create and support programs that save the lives of homeless pets, and to promote healthy relationships with pet parents. Since its inception in 1994, PETsMART Charities has given more than $24 million to local humane agencies.
