Start training early and make it fun for your puppy!

 Attention training is a breeze when you are the source of all fun!

 Heeling with 4 month old pup. Look mom -- no leash!

 Train in as many different environments as you can. This dog is retrieving a glove.

 Tracking can be done for fun or competition. All dogs can track!

Training can lead to competing and getting titles or ribbons!

 Rally-obedience is the newest sport that anyone and any dog can do. This is a 10-year old dog that had never competed before.

 Exercise and socialization are important too! DogSmart has an annual holiday dog walk and buffet during which we collect supplies for the OSPCA.

Agility training is good mental and physical exercise.

 It doesn't matter what breed or mix you own. All dogs can be trained using positive techniques. Timber, 10 months old, has a nice sit-stay.

 Walking on a loose leash is one of the most desired habits we teach, especially for owners of large dogs!

 Lily waits calmly for the next exercise. Even older dogs and rescues can learn!

 Brooklyn shows off her "go to mat" exercise and waits patiently for her ball.

 Tricks are easy as pie to teach with a clicker!

 Wheeeee!

 Rescue dog Storm's favourite new sport: dock diving. 

 One of the most exciting sports in the dog world, flyball is high octane fun! All the trainers at DogSmart race flyball on the Hair Trigger flyball team.

Storm jumps for the Extreme Vertical bumper at Carrotfest in Bradford. Photo courtesy of Deb Hitchins Photography