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smartdog.com main page Welcome to SMRTDOG.com 619.466.9999 Cell 619.339.8889 DOG TRAINING AND OWNER EDUCATION SMRTDOG offers hands-on training, classroom lecture and methods of learning canine language to help improve your relationship with your dog(s). SMRTDOG training methods are based on positive reinforcement principles. Jamie has been strongly influenced by several dog trainers, including Dr. Ian Dunbar, Jean Donaldson and Pat Miller. She has a strong interest in animal behavior, specifically canine body language. Jamie has been caring for dogs and horses for almost 20 years. She possesses enthusiasm, energy and a positive attitude. She continually searches for creative solutions to training obstacles. Jamie B. Bozzi is the owner of SMRTDOG.com. She began her "official" training at a chain pet warehouse in December, 2000. In December 2001, she became an apprentice with Cape-Able Canines (Owner: Aleita Downer) After graduating the program, Jamie went on to start her own training classes putting an emphasis on owner education as well as modern dog training methods. In 2003 Jamie graduated from the San Francisco SPCA Dog Trainer Academy (The "Harvard" of dog training schools.) Jamie is also a member of APDT (Association for Pet Dog Trainers.) What is an Animal Behaviorist? Animal Behaviorists take scientific knowledge about animal behavior and apply it to real-life issues. Working directly with pet owners, they evaluate behavior and provide information necessary to improve the quality of life of the animal. Professional animal behaviorists have only recently begun studying domestic animals - in the last 25 years. Smrtdog.com strives to expand our knowledge of the interrelationships between people and their canine companions. In the treatment of behavior problems in dogs, it takes time to establish cause and develop treatment plans that are suitable for the owner’s circumstances. Smrtdog.com can help with the following: Post adoption advice (including litter-evaluation for puppies). Fear / anxiety Reactive Dogs Submissive Urination and other various behavior issues.