DOG TRAINER SHELLEY
I have the know-how you need.
I am a Certified Master Dog Trainer, with an educational background in Psychology. I have been training both dogs and their owners in Richmond for over 20 years! My training combines counter conditioning and positive reinforcements rather than the old method of reprimanding for bad behavior. I am also a published writer, having written a local column for the Richmond News for 4 years called “Barking Back” on dog behavior and dog training as well as been on the radio countless times talking about dog behavior and training issues. IF you have a new puppy or a “new to you” dog I can help you build a great relationship with your dog, where you are both speaking the same language!
I look forward to helping you have an amazing relationship with your dog, where you both understand each other.
NO MORE FRUSTRATION
Learn to understand your dog or puppy! A solid foundation of obedience training can help prevent the most common dog behavioral problems:
- Excessive barking or whining.
- Separation anxiety
- Leash pulling
- Not listening when off-leash
- Destroying furniture or personal items
- Displaying aggression toward other dogs or people
WHO is SHELLEY?
Shelley Smith is a Certified Master Dog Trainer with an educational background in Psychology. She has been training dogs and their owners for over 20 years. Shelley's training combines counter conditioning (replacing unwanted behavior with more appropriate behavior) and positive reinforcements rather than just the old method of reprimanding for bad behavior.
Shelley is a published writer on dog behavior and training. You can read some of her articles on this website blog.
Shelley keeps current in the dog world by attending seminars and workshops on dog training and behavior and by competing in obedience and dog sports with her own dogs. She currently lives with a German Shepherd and a cat. She has also provided a good home to Rescue Dogs.
Many listeners in the Lower Mainland will have heard Shelley on CKNW Radio with Phillip Till, as their dog behaviour specialist. She has also written a monthly dog training column in The Richmond News called "Barking Back".
In 2008, she was a member of the Dogs in Parks Task Force formed by City of Richmond to help solve local dog issues and problems occuring throughout the city. She was the only canine specialist that was invited to participate in the organization due to her extensive knowledge and expertise.
WHY ME?
Shelley smith awarded as top 3 dog trainers in Richmond, bc
2024, 2023, 2022, 2018, 2014 Richmond, BC:
Shelley Smith Dog Training Services was named as one of the Top 3 Dog Trainers in Richmond BC by ThreeBestRated.ca
AWARDS
Shelley Smith Dog Training Wins Best Of Richmond Award
2024, Richmond, BC:
Best Dog Trainer in Richmond, as voted on by readers of the Richmond News.
Shelley Smith Dog Training Wins Best Of Richmond Award
2023, Richmond, BC:
Best Dog Trainer in Richmond, as voted on by readers of the Richmond News.
Shelley Smith Awarded as one of the Top 3 Dog Trainers in Richmond, BC
2022, Richmond, BC:
Shelley Smith Dog Training Services was named as one of the Top 3 Dog Trainers in Richmond BC by ThreeBestRated.ca
Shelley Smith Awarded as one of the Top 3 Dog Trainers in Richmond, BC
2018, Richmond, BC:
Shelley Smith Dog Training Services was named as one of the Top 3 Dog Trainers in Richmond BC by ThreeBestRated.ca
Shelley Smith Dog Training wins Best of Richmond Award
May 30, 2014, Richmond, BC
The Richmond Review asked its readers what their favourite things are in Richmond and published their answers in their annual Best of Richmond Readers’ Poll.
Shelley thanks everyone who voted Shelley Smith Dog Training Services as Best Pet Services in the Best of Richmond Readers’ Poll. THANK-YOU! You are amazing!
Shelley Smith Wins Ethel Tibbits Women of Distinction Award, Business Class
March 15, 2014, Richmond, BC:
“She’s described as Richmond’s answer to Cesar Milan, TV’s famous dog whisperer. Shelley’s work as a certified master dog trainer has been a rewarding experience for both Shelley and her clients.
Armed with a psychology background, Shelley has helped countless Richmond families over the past decade, providing personalized training that enables dogs and their owners to enjoy a long and happy relationship. With a kind, funny and sometimes quirky style, Shelley always devotes 100% to what she does.”
Shelley Smith wins the
2014 Ethel Tibbits Women of Distinction Award
Business Class
Story of Success
Contact Us
You can call, email, or send a message!
- Mon to Sun 10AM - 8PM
- Tel: 778-836-3647
- Email: shelleysmith.dogtrainer@gmail.com