SmartyPup! Praise

Catherine Glahn DVM

As a veterinarian, I have dispensed much advice about puppy training, but as the proud owner of a new pup I now go to Fawn Pierre for advice!  I have learned so much new information on training my pup that my advice to owners has changed.  What I have learned from Fawn during our puppy classes and puppy socials absolutely works.  Fawn understands dogs, especially pups.  And my pup loves her and her classes.  Fawn understands people too and is wonderful to work with.  My pup and I will be taking classes as long as we can!  I am recommending Fawn and SmartyPup! to all my clients.

In a letter to San Francisco Veterinarians, Dr. Ian Dunbar, founder of Sirius® Puppy Training wrote “ […], without a doubt Fawn is the most experienced and the most talented puppy trainer in San Francisco. She is a natural teacher — utterly conscientious, creative, fast-paced, funny and extremely engaging. When you entrust your puppy clients to Fawn, you may rest assured that they are going to receive the very best education.”

This has been the most amazing thing ever for our 11 week old puggle, Stinson. Fawn and Tammy are really amazing with their approach to the puppy socials and the training. Our puppy immediately felt comfortable in their play space and loves to listen to the both of them. Also these socials and classes have also seemed to help me be less socially dysfunctional.  Thank you! If you have a puppy you need to socialize them and get them good training. I can't imagine going to anyone else. Check out http://www.stinsonthep... to see more pictures.

"My dog Norman and I enrolled in Fawn's Puppy II and it was extremely beneficial. Watching Fawn interacting with the dogs was very impressive. Her way of working with the dogs and her understanding of their behavior exceeded my expectations. I highly recommended taking any of Fawn's classes. Norman and I both learned a great deal but the most important thing I learned was how to continue the training on my own. She gives you all of the tools you need to have a well behaved dog if you are willing to put forth the time and effort necessary for success. Fawn is also extremely fun to work with. She is very outgoing and makes class a joy. I lived in Fawn's neighborhood where she had several of the local dogs in her training classes and never heard anything bad about her from anyone. She can train anything. She even trained a chicken. She is a great trainer who I highly recommend for anything from basic obedience to advanced tricks. Definitely a worthwhile and enjoyable experience."

"Just considering bringing a new pup into your family can cause a normally rational persons thinking process to implode. How do we pick a breed that is right for our family? What about breeders? How do we know which breeder is trustworthy? What happens when we get the puppy home? What kind of food is best? And, OMFG, what about healthcare and vaccinations! The list goes on….  and this is all before even thinking about training. You suddenly become aware of the dull ache at the back of your head and your hands feel clammy. It’s moments like this you wish you’d never taken up that crack habit.

Enter Fawn Pierre. Not only is Fawn an extraordinary and caring human she also happens to be a very talented and experienced puppy trainer. My wife and I had the good fortune of making contact with Fawn over a year ago for our brand new puppy Gracie. She took us under her wing and has since become a dear friend. Everyone likes to get a good return on investments. The time and money you spend with Fawn will not only give you peace of mind and a valuable education but will truly enhance the wonderful and loving bond between your family and your wisely chosen new pup. Her positive reinforcement training techniques allow your new companion to grow into a happy, polite, well socialized and behaved adult. Do yourself and your pup a favor and call Fawn. You won’t regret it. I speak from personal experience and would be honored to have perspective clients contact me with any questions."

Fawn is a LIFESAVER!  We previously took one class at Dog Gone Good - I was not thrilled with the teacher's approach to dog training - but then we were recommended Fawn by our dog walker and OH! What a difference.  Not only is our puppy learning all the essentials, but we are having fun too!  Great class, great puppy socials - and Fawn is just such a wonderful teacher and human being!  We've already signed up for Puppy Two! Recommend her classes without reservation!

I am Henry Kissinger, 4-month old brindle pug.  I began taking Fawn's Puppy I class at 11 weeks old, and when I entered the class I was ... well, untamed and running wild.  A pug puppy, need I say more.

Fawn immediately took me under her wing, and from the first class I fell so in love with her that just her presence makes me want to do my best in class.  In a short time I have (mostly) accomplished Sit, Down, Hand touching, Come, Enough, Watch, and lots of other useful information such as having my tail pulled and being interrupted during meals.  I am learning to pay closer attention to the people in my charge, and I also see my fellow statesmen settling down, performing their duties, and becoming the leaders they were born to be.

Fawn (and Tammy, who is also wonderful) also runs the weekly puppy socials for those who haven't been fully immunized.  The liasons have been priceless.  I, as do most, started off startled and shy, and in a short time I've learned diplomacy with big and small dogs.  I now know the ropes and can handle myself in most situations.  Fawn is always there, teaching us all about proper etiquette.  It's like she's the translator between my mind and the humans.  She knows what I'm going to do before I do.  And I hear her training my people as thoroughly as she's training me.

Fawn puts so much time in before class, after class for questions, and she also sends handouts each week with information about the skills we're to study.

I am unbelieveably happy that I stumbled upon this school, and upon Fawn.  We're going to take all the classes she teaches so I'm a true Ambassador to dogs and humans alike.  I would grant Fawn the Purple Heart if I could.

"Fawn has been an amazing inspiration and an invaluable resource to us throughout our puppies training activities. She has provided a wealth of effective training techniques that have been instrumental in raising our little beagle. Best of all, I was trained!! Fawn instilled the confidence I needed to stay focused and assured me that the hard work would pay off....and it has!

Thanks, Fawn!"

"Clem came to us timid and suffering from terrible separation anxiety and has come so far!  I have to say that it's with much thanks to Fawn's and Tammy's guidance that we don't have a fearful and snarly doggie today.  ... I highly recommend these classes to anyone, but especially to those with shy or sensitive dogs and those with small dogs that come with their own special set of size-related confidence issues."

Clementine is now a certified Canine Good Citizen and is considering a line of work as a therapy dog!

"Smartypup is a great way to socialize and train your pup.  Fawn has a real understanding of how to communicate with your dog, the tools she teaches you can be used over and over in all situations.  

We brought our puppy to the Smartypup socials just after we got him, the idea of a puppy social is fantastic. It is important for a puppy to get out and socialize with other dogs and meet new people.  However, it is often hard to find a place to take your puppy where they will be safe.  A Smartypup Puppy Social is the answer.

The social is in an enclosed area where the puppies are free and safe to play, monitored by two well versed trainers.

These socials are great, the puppy gets the chance to play, and come home tired out and we get an opportunity to speak with other owners who are going through the same things we are, and the bonus is having a trainer present to help us trouble shoot any problems we might be running into."

"Our puppy has completed two 6-week classes with Fawn, and we are in the process of signing up for yet another (and another after that, and so on).  Fawn is simply a fantastic trainer.  And her abilities go beyond just her knowledge of dog behavior and interaction with humans.  She also is a great trainer for owners, because she has a great personal style and demeanor and develops strong relationships with her students (both puppies and humans).
She is simply as good as it gets!"

We just brought our 9 week old puppy to his first social and he had such a blast!  The space was great, and the trainers are fantastic.  Fawn seems to just love every single puppy (there were about 8 other dogs there) and is great with people too.  It was so nice to just let our little guy run around without worrying about him chewing or getting into anything!  I would total recomend this to anyone with a puppy - its a very clean, positive, and healthy environment!