Smarty Paws Dog Training

Thoughts from Helen Del Bove, ABCDT, CPDT-KA ... a Science-Based, Positive Dog Trainer

Monday, July 1, 2013

My Journey with Humans

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Last month I attended the Instructor Training Course at the Roundout Valley Animals for Adoption shelter in Accord, NY.   The instruct...
Friday, March 15, 2013

All Choked Up for Attention

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A few weeks ago I was getting my next set of group classes organized – fielding calls, answering questions, emailing info… you get the ide...
Monday, March 4, 2013

All Aboard for (a good) PK!

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I only just finished up my PK classes a few weeks ago and the new ones are supposed to start in a week or so but no registrations!   I sti...
Tuesday, December 11, 2012

Fallout – Real Risk or Rhetoric?

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I can’t believe how long it has taken me to get back into a routine after hurricane Sandy.   Don’t get me wrong, I was one of the very for...
Wednesday, October 17, 2012

To Blog or Not To Blog?

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Ok, so I was feeling uninspired and disappointed by the underwhelming response to my last blog post.   Let’s face it, despite my love o...
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SmartyPawsDogTraining
New Hyde Park, NY, United States
I am a dog lover & dog-parent 1st, and a dog trainer 2nd. I am an ABCDT & a CPDT-KA. Since the early 90's, my training method has always been about positive reinforcement with clicker training as my specialty. I live in NY with my husband & three dogs (Pebbles, Bam Bam & Shmoopy), collectively & affectionately known as my "monsters." Bam Bam came to me with some aggression issues but he is now a calm, non-reactive dog. Because he is so calm, he often helps me with dog-reactive clients, playing the role of “neutral dog”. Shmoopy is the youngest member of the family & often serves as a demo-dog in group classes. Bam Bam is a registered Therapy Dog with TDI & both Bam Bam & Shmoopy are proud to be CGC Dogs. Pebbles is the mother-hen & mostly just looks pretty :) I am a proud member of APDT, PPG & a CGC Evaluator. I offer private, in-home training lessons & group training classes. I have been working with dogs & their guardians for many years & there is nothing that satisfies me more than to see a happy dog in a happy home! My mission is to help humans and their dogs enjoy many happy years together. Happy Tails!
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