Dr. Mary A Gilbreth offers a practical, gentle and easy to learn method.  She works with you and your dog at whatever level is appropriate.  She also shares a wealth of information on dog behavior, nutrition, health and more.  I thought my relationship with my dogs was good before SMART DOGS.  I am amazed at the change.  The SMART DOGS’ way has put the spark back into my two senior dogs’ eyes.  It has given two shy girls more confidence.  SMART DOGS is an awesome training school and its right here in the River Valley.

★★★★★ We LOVE SMART DOGS and Mary! She is one amazing woman! I’m so thankful for her guidance and patience with me. Working with my dogs has been such an eye opening experience for me, not just in training, but in self awareness. I don’t think I ever would have learned so much about my personality, behavior and habits if it weren’t for the last few years at SMART DOGS.

I’m also most grateful for the bond she taught me to nurture with my first sweet fur baby and now, another one! I would recommend her to anyone with a dog! I think we all can learn from her program and take something special awa… Read more

…Outside of the many classes and skills Mary has taught us, I am more so appreciative for the sense of community and connection provided at SMART DOGS. Mary herself has always gone above and beyond to provide information and resources that have advanced my understanding and overall care of my pets. When one of our pets was diagnosed with bone cancer, Mary was at the ready no matter what questions I had and connected us with the best lifeline we had during the process. I really cannot express how grateful I am for the life lessons and resources provided by Mary and the SMART DOGS family. She ha… Read more

As a dog training professional myself, I have first-hand experience with training centers and trainers throughout the country. Unequivocally, SMART DOGS is one of the best…Mary adds her deep appreciation and understanding of a dog’s heart and soul…and I also travel a long distance myself to bring my own dogs there to train. It is worth every mile driven and dollar spent. Mary has helped me sharpen my own training skills and to “see” my dogs more clearly as the amazing individuals they are. I am extremely grateful for everything Mary has taught me, and my dogs Hannah and Jackson are equally… Read more

I whole heartedly recommend Mary and SMART DOGS to everyone I meet that has a puppy, dog or is thinking about getting one!  The bond CJ and I have would never have been as close without Mary’s guidance and the SMART DOGS positive training program.  I’ve enjoyed each session and gained many insights…and Mary has the patience of a Saint…I can’t say enough good things about the program or Mary.  You should come and experience this for yourself with your puppy/dog and see the amazing transformation that occurs as you train together.