Lisa is recommended by many veterinarians in the Springfield, Nixa, and Ozark areas. One such vet named her
"Trainer To
The Ozarks".
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Lisa Smith
I grew up in the Dallas, TX area and have always been in love with dogs. In high school, after I came home
with a pit-bull mix puppy, my father insisted I take the dog to obedience training. This was my first experience with dog training
and I found it fun & exciting!
After high school, I went to college and attained a B.A. in psychology while working part time at a veterinary clinic. When college was completed, I decided I still wanted to work with dogs. I then took a trainers course through The Professional Dog Training Center.
When I moved to Albuquerque, NM in 1992, I connected with a local trainer and there discovered a gentle, more modern method. After my daughter was born, we all moved from New Mexico to the Ozarks to be closer to my extended family.
I love living here along with my husband of 21 years, 13 year old daughter and 3 fur children (a 9 year old Cavalier King Charles Spaniel named Tori, a 8 year old Cavalier named Thomas, and 2 year old, Piper, a Pomeranian mix.
To me, dogs aren’t just pets, they are family. That’s why I specialize in Pet Dog Training that uses gentle, positive, proven
techniques. I know my part in helping dogs become polite and obedient means they will be enjoyed more by the community and will
have a much better chance of staying in their homes for their lifetimes.
Even though I have 19 years of dog training experience,
I understand the importance of continuing education. I freely admit there is always something new to learn, new ways to helps
guardians and their dogs. For this reason, I’m a member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers and often participate in their
annual trainers conferences. Working with dogs is where God has gifted me and I find it a joy!