SmartK9s, LLC

SmartK9s, LLC Kristie Niemi, CPDT-KA, is the owner of SmartK9s and has 30+ years of animal care and dog training experience. SmartK9s is owned by Kristie Niemi, CPDT-KA.

Kristie provides in-home pet sitting and dog training services. Kristie has over 20 years of dog training experience and is also a Certified Animal Emergency Instructor with Pet Emergency Education.

04/07/2026

SmartK9s in Minnesota is back open for in-home pet sitting and dog training. I know it's been a while, having been in Texas for nine years and then coming back to Minnesota to work for Helping Paws, training assistance dogs for two years. I am now back to my own business full-time and can be reached at [email protected]. If you need help, I'm here for you!

11/25/2024

We have a new instructor to welcome, Kristie Niemi!

Kristie Niemi, CPDT-KA, has been a professional dog trainer for over twenty years and is currently an assistance dog instructor/trainer for Helping Paws, Inc., in Minnesota. Kristie is passionate about pet welfare, whether she is working with local rescue groups, helping clients with behavior problems and basic training, or teaching pet safety and First Aid/CPR classes. Kristie volunteers regularly with her Sheltie, Keen, as a therapy dog team through Alliance of Therapy Dogs, and Kristie and Keen are a canine/handler team for the Midwest Region of HOPE Animal Assisted Crisis Response.

Welcome aboard, Kristie!

06/07/2024

Now that I'm settled back into the Twin Cities I want to let my Minnesota friends and clients know I am available for consultations and private lessons. If you have a new puppy or a training problem you'd like help with, I'd love to help.

01/17/2024

Huge thank you to everyone who has reached out to me during this difficult time. I've always said I have the best clients and friends. I am getting things wrapped up at the dog training center and will have a final sale open to the general public this Sunday, January 21st from 1 to 3. Students and friends are welcome to stop by any time before Sunday to see if there is anything they would like to buy before the public is invited in. I should be at the training center from 8 am until about Noon. Not sure about Friday and Saturday's hours yet.

I'm not crying, you're crying.
01/12/2024

I'm not crying, you're crying.

01/01/2024

Due to circumstances beyond my control I will be closing my training center this month. All clients with active packages should have received an email from me with the number of lessons left to use. Classes will be held until January 19th and then a liquidation sale will be held Sunday, January 21st. All furniture, decor, agility equipment, dog training equipment and other supplies will be sold. I have a list of items and what I paid for them available, along with pictures, and will be happy to pre-sell items on the condition anything I may need to finish up classes will be picked up on the 21st. Anything I do not need for classes can be taken now. Email me at [email protected] for a list of items, or feel free to stop by and take a look.

I truly appreciate all of my friends and students who supported me this year. It was my goal and dream to have my own dog training center open again and I was so proud of what I put together. I love teaching and am hopeful I will be back at it in the not too distant future.

12/06/2023

Who has brags from the Conroe Kennel Club Dog Show last weekend? Please share!!

12/04/2023

Reminder - no Rally class tonight since the Kennel Club dog show just finished today.

Sunny is using her "spot" at NRG Center while waiting for Corgi races at half time. I love this exercise so much - it g...
12/03/2023

Sunny is using her "spot" at NRG Center while waiting for Corgi races at half time. I love this exercise so much - it gives your dog is own comfort zone regardless of where you are!

12/02/2023

I had no idea this was an option. Very interesting!

11/29/2023

No Rally class next Monday, December 4th.

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