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SMDT Employees
SMDT kennel assistant team lead
SMDT kennel assistant team lead
SMDT kennel assistant team lead
Hi I’m Makenna! I’m a huge animal lover: I have a mouse, betta fish, and a cat at home. I also grew up in a golden retriever-loving family. We had the sweetest golden pup for 13 years. I don’t mind not having a dog now, as I get my daily dose of cute dogs at work! Working here has made me really appreciate the uniqueness of every dog. They all have their own personalities, like us. It’s very rewarding to see an anxious dog come here and then, with love and patience, have a breakthrough, becoming all goofy and cuddly. I’ve been with South Metro Dog Training since July 2023, and working here has been a dream come true for me. I love my team, the dogs, and the environment we’ve created at work. I never knew how it felt to genuinely love my job until I started here.
Kennel Assistant
SMDT kennel assistant team lead
SMDT kennel assistant team lead
Hi, I'm Sienna! I'm a high school senior looking to become an airline or Air Force pilot after college. I've always had a special love for animals. My first pet was a fiesty quaker parrot named Zuno that I grew up with - I also rode horseback too! I currently have an 8-year-old rescue dog named Maggie May, and she is about my favorite thing ever. I started at SMDT in the end of May 2023. Having already loved dogs before, SMDT totally amplified it! It's super fun to meet so many dogs of different breeds, sizes, and personalities. I love my job at SMDT for my team and the flexibility, and of course being able to pet all the dogs. Here I've been able to come out of my shell while learning so much from the people and animals around me, and that I'll continue to be grateful for. :)
Kennel Assistant
SMDT kennel assistant team lead
Kennel Assistant
My name is Persephone - Ever since I was old enough to walk, I have always loved animals of all kind, big and small. I’m very grateful to have a life where I could grow up working with so many in my lifetime through classes, and in general. In my lifetime, I’ve had dogs, cats, gerbils, and fish. My mom worked with fostering dogs, taking them from hoarding homes and terrible environments, and bringing them to the shelter. Sometimes they’d stay with us, and I met a lot of dogs that were scared, aggressive, and unhappy. So many of them recovered over time with patience and help. It made me so happy every time, and I realized that I could make a living doing what I love. To take care of dogs, or even animals in general is a dream come true for me.
SMDT employees
Reese - supervisor
Hello, I’m Reese! I moved from Michigan in Oct. 2023, having worked previously at a board and train facility, and have worked at SMDT ever since! I’ve always had a great love and respect of animals, and dogs have been a part of my life since day one. I have two dogs, one who has had food aggression, resource guarding issues, and even some human aggression since the day I adopted him. I’ve dreamt of working in a place where I can help not only owners of dogs with these similar problems, but help the dogs themselves be able to live a more stress free life. I love that everyday is full of meeting and playing the most incredible pups and getting to love each one as if they’re our own!! South Metro Dog Training has given me so much joy, confidence, and passion to continue on this path and I’m so thankful for the amazing team I work along side of!
About Me
About Me
About my clients
About my clients
Hello! My name is Sandy and I have started South Metro Dog Training, Inc. as a second career. Prior I had 20+ years of law enforcement experience, ranging from patrol, narcotics investigator, crime scene, and supervision.
I grew up around dogs, and my entire adult life, I've owned at least one dog.
I have experience assisting with Police K-9's bite work, scent work and tracking. I volunteer at a local rescue and have had the opportunity to work with fear, aggression, containment and obedience issues.
I have a Masters Degree from Hamline University in Public Administration. I have a diploma from the Catch Canine Academy in core dog training skills, as well as I am a certified Canine Good Citizen Evaluator.
About my clients
About my clients
About my clients
Dog training is very rewarding, but what makes it the most rewarding are the clients that do the work. I can come and work with your dog and teach him/her obedience once a week, but if it isn't reinforced everyday by the owner, it doesn't work. Clients who don't do the work in between sessions are wasting their money. Give me a call if you're serious about making your dog a better version of themselves.
Boarding Only Option
SMDT is staffed from 6 am -9 pm every day.
Your dog will be treated as if it is part of the family with play time, outside time, and cuddle time. Dogs are only in the kennel if they need a break or are dog aggressive.
Boarding
Starting Jan 1st, 2024
$55 per night for 1st dog
$45 per night for 2nd dog from same household
$35 per night for 3rd dog from same household
Support for the life of the dog.
Support for the life of the dog via email, text, or phone for advice.
Give the gift of a well-behaved dog
Looking for the perfect gift for the dog lover in your life? Give the gift of a well-behaved dog with a South Metro Dog Training gift card. Our gift cards are redeemable for any of our training programs and are perfect for any occasion.