SmartyPup! Praise

Dear Fawn,
I can't tell you how much I enjoyed Smarty Pup 101!  Despite having had two Westies previously, I came to class quite apprehensive about my decision to acquire such a young puppy--it had been, after all, nearly sixteen years since my last one!  Your classes showed all of your pupils--human and canine--what "tough love" really means:  we learned how to partner, how to guide and direct, how to set limits, and most of all, how to relax and enjoy our puppies!  I know that I gained invaluable confidence over the last six weeks and I am certain that confidence was transferred to Rory.  You know--perhaps better than all of us-- that terriers are as sweet an animal that ever existed and that they are also "tough as little tanks" (as one of my friends reminded me)--NOT easy, in other words!  Smarty Pup classes were stimulating, exciting, interesting, and--importantly--full of great good humor.  You and your assistants provided such positive encouragement, intelligent feedback  and gentle support.  Rory and I will be eager participants in continuing on with Smarty Pup 201.
With thanks and best regards,
Rebecca

First of all I wanted to tell you how wonderful your class was.  Oscar is like a different dog and I owe it all to you and your great training tips.  I've taken many dog training classes over the years and volunteer at the Marin Humane Society, so I've observed more than one trainer. You are by far the best I've ever seen and I've had good experiences with many teachers.  You are able to zero in on just the right thing with each dog.  You are not a "cookie cutter" teacher.

Karen Ready and Oscar

Fawn is a LIFESAVER!  We previously took one class at ___________- 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!

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.

Yelp Review 1/7/2010 *****SmartyPup is a great program. Fawn is wonderful: observant, caring,
experienced and knowledgeable.

I've learned so much from taking
my pup to her socials as well as Puppy One. We are starting Puppy Two
next week and I'm very excited to see what my Puppy will be able to
learn next.

Basically, when regular humans get frustrated with a
dog "my dog won't do this... my dog is crazy... my dog won't sit... my
dog disobeys...etc", Fawn and her team have a solid solution and will
teach you how to approach the situation with practical advice that works
every time.

I highly recommend SmartyPup! and Fawn Pierre's team.

Yelp Review 3/9/2010 *****

Fawn is first and foremost an expert on training humans; a good human
raises a great dog.
She is my first, go-to, highly recommended,
trainer. I don't know that I could have gotten through this puppy
without her.

Yelp Review 12/31/2008 *****

SmartyPup! is fantastic. I am so glad I took her puppy I & II classes with my miniature australian shepherd. I learned a ton, and my puppy completely transformed. Other dog owners in the park are impressed with how well my puppy behaves. Thank you, Fawn.

No doubt about it- Fawn Pierre, lead trainer at Smarty Pup,   has a
unique ability to help us to understand our dogs. As a veterinarian, I
attended one of her classes to learn about a different way to train my
new puppy and her methods and explanations on "the dogs mind" were a
tremendous insight. Almost any trainer can train your dog, but it takes a
very special person to take you beyond that and help you to understand
your dog so you can take what you have leaned in puppy class and use it
for those many years of your dog's life. Her classes are a  wonderful
way to jump start a fun-filled, communicative relationship with your
dog.

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.”

"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."

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.