A LIFETIME OF EXPERIENCE
Real stories from the real world
A GLOBAL JOURNEY
Lessons from around the world
A LIFETIME OF EXPERIENCE
What I’ve learned along the way
A LIFETIME OF EXPERIENCE
Helping dogs and people live better lives
EXPLORE THE SERIES
The Chapters
A lifetime with dogs. Dive into the stories, experiences, and lessons that shaped my journey.
CHApter 01
Where it all
began
What made Jeff Todd fall in love with dogs in the first place?
By Jeff Todd | Smart Dogs Academy
CHApter 02
The Beginning of the Journey
How Did Jeff Todd Get Started in the Dog Industry?
By Jeff Todd | Smart Dogs Academy
CHApter 03
the Dogs that
Taught me
What Was One of the First Dogs That Taught Jeff Todd an Important Lesson
By Jeff Todd | Smart Dogs Academy
CHApter 04
Learning the
Hard Way
What Did Jeff Todd Learn From Your Early Years Working?
By Jeff Todd | Smart Dogs Academy
CHApter 05
Growing With
the dogs
How Did Jeff Todds Experience With Dogs Evolve Over the Years?
By Jeff Todd | Smart Dogs Academy
CHApter 06
Around the World
With Dogs
What Did Working With Dogs Internationally Teach You?
By Jeff Todd | Smart Dogs Academy
CHApter 07
What Dogs
have Taught Me
What Is the Biggest Misconception People Have About Dog Training?
By Jeff Todd | Smart Dogs Academy
CHApter 08
It's More Than Obedience
What Does a Truly Well-Trained Dog Look Like?
By Jeff Todd | Smart Dogs Academy
CHApter 09
Learning to Understand Dogs
Why Do Some Dogs Struggle With Obedience
By Jeff Todd | Smart Dogs Academy
CHApter 10
The Mistakes
We All Make
What Is the Biggest Mistake Dog Owners Make When Training Their Dogs
By Jeff Todd | Smart Dogs Academy
CHApter 11
Learning to Understand Dogs
Why Do Some Dogs Struggle With Obedience
By Jeff Todd | Smart Dogs Academy
CHApter 12
The Difficult
Dogs
What Has a Difficult Dog Taught You
By Jeff Todd | Smart Dogs Academy
CHApter 13
The Moments That
Make It Worth It
What Is the Most Rewarding Part of Being a Dog Trainer
By Jeff Todd | Smart Dogs Academy
CHApter 14
The Other Side
of the Job
What Is the Hardest Part of Being a Professional Dog Trainer
By Jeff Todd | Smart Dogs Academy
CHApter 15
Why Safety
Matters
Why Is Dog Safety So Important to You
By Jeff Todd | Smart Dogs Academy
CHApter 16
Understanding the
Dogs People Fear
What Do You Wish More People Understood About Aggressive or Reactive Dogs
By Jeff Todd | Smart Dogs Academy
CHApter 17
What Responsible
Ownership Really Means
What Does Responsible Dog Ownership Mean to You
By Jeff Todd | Smart Dogs Academy
CHApter 18
The Bond Between a
Dog and Its Person
How Important Is the Relationship Between a Dog and Its Owner
By Jeff Todd | Smart Dogs Academy
CHApter 19
Finding My
Way of Training
What Makes Your Approach to Dog Training Different
By Jeff Todd | Smart Dogs Academy
CHApter 20
Why I Built
Smart Dogs
Why Did You Create Smart Dogs Training Academy
By Jeff Todd | Smart Dogs Academy
CHApter 21
More Than
a Business
What Does Smart Dogs Training Academy Mean to You Personally
By Jeff Todd | Smart Dogs Academy
CHApter 22
What Thousands of
Dogs Have Taught Me
What Have Thousands of Dogs Taught You About People
By Jeff Todd | Smart Dogs Academy
CHApter 23
The People
Behind the Dogs
What Has Working With Dog Owners Taught You
By Jeff Todd | Smart Dogs Academy
CHApter 24
What I Want Every
Dog Owner to Know
What Is One Dog-Training Lesson You Wish Every Family Knew
By Jeff Todd | Smart Dogs Academy
CHApter 25
Choosing the
Right Trainer
What Advice Would You Give Someone Choosing a Dog Trainer
By Jeff Todd | Smart Dogs Academy
CHApter 26
When Training Becomes
a Way of Life
What Does Success Look Like After a Dog Completes Training
By Jeff Todd | Smart Dogs Academy
CHApter 27
How Smart Dogs
Has Evolved
How Has Smart Dogs Academy Changed Over the Years
By Jeff Todd | Smart Dogs Academy
CHApter 28
Looking
Back
What Are You Most Proud of When You Look Back at Your Career
By Jeff Todd | Smart Dogs Academy
CHApter 29
Why I Still
Do This
What Keeps You Doing This After All These Years
By Jeff Todd | Smart Dogs Academy
