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The home of reward based dog training!

Offering a variety of courses, workshops, 121s & events by a team of IMDT qualified instructors using the latest reward based methods
Current course details can be found at www.smartdogacademy.co.uk

31/10/2026

🥰🐾 WE ARE FEELING SO MUCH LOVE THIS WEEK! 🐾🥰

We are genuinely overwhelmed with joy at the incredible reviews and lovely feedback we have received this week! 🥹❤️

Receiving reviews like this means more to us than we can put into words.

A huge thank you to Honey's owner for taking the time to share such a wonderful review of their experience with us and leaving us 5-stars on our Google Profile.

Here's what they had to say:

"I was recommended smart dog academy and when looking through reviews it was clear to see why! Matt has been absolutely incredible with helping Honey and me not only during the course but to answer any questions I have away from the course, nothing is to much trouble. They have gave not only Honey lots of confidence but me as her owner, every session is so relaxed and fun it doesn’t seem like training. I really can’t fault anything, Matt and Karen have both been fantastic. We can’t wait for our next course and continue to learn lots of new skills."

One of the things that makes us proudest is hearing that we're not just helping dogs build their confidence, but their humans too.

Training should be fun, relaxed and enjoyable for everyone involved. Seeing those relationships grow, confidence develop and owners leave our classes feeling empowered is exactly why we love what we do! 🐾

And knowing that our support outside of classes makes a difference means the world to us. ❤️

31/10/2026

Coming tomorrow!

31/10/2026

🎓🐾 Congratulations to our latest Puppy Socialisation & Exposure Course graduates! 🐾🎓

What a fantastic few weeks it has been watching these puppies grow in confidence, explore new experiences and discover more about the world around them.

From different sights, sounds, smells and textures to meeting new people, navigating unfamiliar environments and building positive associations, every puppy has made their own progress along the way.

A big well done to all the handlers too! Supporting a puppy through these important early experiences takes time, patience and understanding, and it has been brilliant seeing the partnerships develop week on week.

Remember, socialisation isn't about meeting everyone and everything. It's about helping puppies feel comfortable, confident and safe as they experience the world around them. ❤️

We are so proud of every one of you and look forward to seeing what the future holds for these lovely pups!

30/10/2026

🎃🐾 SPOOKTACULAR TRICKS & TREATS! 👻🐕

There were some seriously clever little monsters at Winnersh Community Centre this evening for our Halloween Special Fun Tricks Workshop! 🧙‍♀️🦇

Our fabulous four-legged tricksters and their humans had a fang-tastic time learning new tricks, showing off their skills and earning some well deserved treats along the way! 🦴✨

And the best bit? No tricks required to start with, just plenty of treats, patience and a willingness to have some fun! 🐾

🏆 A HUGE well done to all 7 of our spooky superstars and their brilliant humans! Just look at those proud faces showing off their certificates! 📸❤️

Thank you to everyone who joined us. We hope you had as much fun as we did!

🎉 MISSED OUT? DON’T BE SCARED! 👻

Our next Fun Tricks Workshop will be creeping onto the calendar in the New Year! 🐕

Whether your dog is a complete beginner or already has a few tricks up their paws, come along and discover just how clever they can be!

👇 Comment 🐾 below if you’d like to hear about our next workshop!

🐶 Smart Dog Academy
Making training fun, one paw at a time!

30/10/2026

❤️ We’re certainly feeling the love this week at Smart Dog Academy ❤️

Another lovely 5-star Google review has landed, and we couldn’t be more grateful! ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Here's what one of our recent puppy graduates had to say:

“Our puppy grew so much confidence week on week! The teaching style was brilliant, and Matt and Karen walking round for some 1:1 support really helped our puppy Angel (and me!) maximise learning. We will definitely be booking more classes in the near future!”

Reviews like this really do mean the world to us! 🥰

We pride ourselves on making our classes supportive, fun and rewarding for both ends of the lead. Every puppy learns at their own pace, and we’re always on hand to provide that extra guidance when needed.

From all of us at Smart Dog Academy, thank you to everyone who continues to support us, recommend us and share their experiences. It really does make a difference!

29/10/2026

A brilliant start to the morning with another 5-star review left on Google by one of our recent Puppy Foundation clients. Check out what they had to say:

"Just completed our Puppy Training Foundation Course. Matt and Karen are experienced & highly qualified trainers, with a depth of knowledge about dogs & their behaviours. We loved every minute of this course & we learned far more than we anticipated. Maple arrived as an anxious pup in week 1. By week 5, she was a much more able & confident dog. All due to the kindness & training of Karen & Matt. We have booked onto additional courses to build on this success. Thanks so much."

🫶 Thank you so much for your kind words, it means so much to us as a small business. 🫶

28/10/2026

Please join us in congratulating our latest Puppy Foundation graduates who completed their course this evening over at Vet's Klinic - Reading

It has been fantastic watching them all grow in confidence and strengthen their bonds throughout the course.

A huge thank you as always to the team at Vet's Klinic for their support creating a safe space for reward-based training! 🤗

Well done everyone, you really have done yourselves proud. 🎉🥳👏🏻

27/10/2026

Co-operative Care Workshop Friday 4th December

Suitable for sociable dogs of all ages and abilities including puppies!

🐾 CO-OPERATIVE CARE WORKSHOP - 2 hour
Date: Friday 4th December - 6.45pm
Location: Winnersh Community Centre
🐶 - Suitable for sociable dogs of all ages and abilities. No experience required
🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒 - All the family are welcome.
☕️🍰 - Refreshments provided.

Our Co-Operative care workshop is designed to give you the skills to prepare your dog for less stressful trips to the vets or groomers and can help alleviate the need for unnecessary sedation in some cases. Making examinations or grooming easier for pet professions means they can do their job more effectively which in turn benefits your dog immensely.

For more information email us at [email protected]

Book here 👉🏻 https://smartdogacademy.as.me/?appointmentType=97686007

26/10/2026

Our Loose Lead Walking & Recall Workshops are designed to help dogs and handlers build better focus, connection and confidence in real-life situations.

Upcoming 2-hour Loose Lead Walking & 2-hour Recall Workshops:
https://smartdogacademy.as.me/?appointmentType=category:Workshops

📍Winnersh Community Centre Fri 6th & Fri 20th November 6:45pm

Across our sessions we work on:

• Loose lead walking techniques to prevent pulling
• Recall foundations that are clear and rewarding
• Engagement around distractions
• Building confidence for both dog and handler
• Reward-based training that supports long-term progress

The aim is not perfection overnight. It is about building skills that make walks more enjoyable, safer and less stressful for both ends of the lead!

Our training is reward-based, supportive and focused on connection over correction.

26/10/2026

🐶🏆 WE NEED YOUR VOTES! 🏆🐶

Our latest Puppy Socialisation & Exposure Course is coming to an end this Saturday, and we've set our fantastic puppy parents a little challenge! 🐾

As part of their course, we've asked our participants to share photos of their puppies out and about, exploring the world and putting their socialisation and exposure skills into practice! 📸

From discovering new sights, sounds and smells to experiencing different environments, people and places, we want to celebrate all the amazing experiences these little superstars have been having! ❤️

🏆 BUT THERE'S A PRIZE UP FOR GRABS! 🏆

And this is where YOU come in!

We need our wonderful Smart Dog Academy community to help us choose a winner!

🐾 Take a look through the photos.
❤️ LIKE your favourite photo (or photos, we know choosing just one might be impossible!).
🏆 The photo with the MOST LIKES by 12pm on Saturday 31st October will WIN a special prize at graduation!

Every experience helps build confidence and prepares these puppies for the big wide world, so we're incredibly proud of all our puppy parents for getting involved! 🥰

Voting is officially OPEN! 🗳️

Come on, Smart Dog Academy family, show some love and help us pick our winner! 🐶🏆

Address

17 Victoria Road
Reading
RG315AB

Telephone

+447999081988

Website

http://www.smartdogacademy.co.uk/

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