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About
See Permanent Results in Your Dog’s Behavior in Under 30 Days
Dog Smart offers private in-home Dog Training.
Beginning with a free in-home evaluation, we can see first hand any issues that you may be having.
Training programs are customized to help you reach your goals.
We offer safe and humane training for all ages and all breeds.
Call today and Learn to be Dog Smart.
Overview
Hired 64 times
5 similar jobs done near you
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1 employee
22 years in business
Business hours
SunClosedMon11:00 am - 7:00 pm
Payment methods
This pro accepts payments via Apple Pay, Cash, Check, Credit card, and Google Pay.
Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, work quality, and responsiveness.
Excellent 4.9
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Keeli N.
Jul 14, 2023
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Hired on Thumbtack
We hired Sonya to help us get our 2 German shepards better behaved before our beach vacation (we brought them with us). She was very knowledgeable, made a game plan, and taught our family and our dogs so much in the short time we had before our trip! We have just returned from our vacation and the dogs did MUCH better than we expected. I give all the credit to Sonya and her training help. I would definitely recommend her and we look forward to picking back up training soon!
Details: 1 - 2 years old • Small (16 - 25 lbs) • Extra large (70+ lbs) • Private lessons • General obedience training • Leash pulling • Barking • My home, venue, etc.
Dog Smart's reply
Thanks Keeli, glad to hear that you enjoyed your vacation with the dogs
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Nina I.
Jul 13, 2023
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Hired on Thumbtack
Sonia is a very caring and knowledgeable dogtrainer. Not only is she wonderful with dogs, but also is a great teacher with dog owners. She has a lot of experience with many different breeds of dogs, varied ages, and rescues or breeder purchased pets. I highly recommend Sonia as a dogtrainer.
Details: 2 - 10 years old • Extra Small (1 - 15 lbs) • Private lessons • General obedience training • House training • My home, venue, etc.
Dog Smart's reply
Thanks Nina, I look forward to hearing about your progress.
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Edith P.
Jun 8, 2023
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Hired on Thumbtack
Value and punctuality are definitely the other highlights to add! Sonja’s years of experience are apparent and what a positive and loving journey this has been for our family especially with our special needs. Everything she teaches us sticks and on day 1 you see results. We started with her when our puppy was 9 weeks old. I can’t say enough wonderful things except I’m so happy we found her! Straight forward, no nonsense and no gimmicks. So ha gives you all the tools and if you follow her instructions you get results! Oh and the handouts help so much to keep us all on track! Seriously consider her, she’s worth it! We love the days Sonja comes!
Details: 0 - 6 months old • Extra Small (1 - 15 lbs) • Private lessons • Puppy training • House training • Chewing • Crate training • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.
Dog Smart's reply
Thanks Edith, I enjoy working with you and your family.
Practice, Practice, Practice!😁
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Shante W.
Jun 7, 2023
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Hired on Thumbtack
Sonja is absolutely amazing. Besides knowledge on dogs, she integrates life lessons for you as a person! She is very thorough in explanations and understanding the habits of dogs. Very satisfied. Thank you Sonja!
Details: 1 - 2 years old • Large (41 - 70 lbs) • Private lessons • Puppy training • Destructive behavior • House training • Barking • My home, venue, etc.
Dog Smart's reply
Thank you so much for the review! I look forward to seeing you again in the future.
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Mallorie J.
Jun 20, 2026
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Sonja is fantastic and she helped me understand my 7 year old dogs reactivity and ways to make it more manageable! She is very knowledgeable and works so well with dogs. Highly recommend booking her for your dogtraining needs!
Dog Smart's reply
Thanks for all of your support.
Credentials
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Sonja Mcberry
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
Call for a free Discovery call and set up a free in home evaluation. Program length is determined by the goals that are expected to achieve.
Training programs are available from puppy to advanced. I also offer a behavioral modification program. ***************.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
Offer a free in home evaluation. This gives us an opportunity to meet with you and your dog to discuss any issues you maybe having and set goals for training.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
22 years experience working with people and their dogs.
