Niomi Smith

Training Director (FCI/MEOE)

Niomi Smith

Training Director

FCI/MEOE Certified Training Director with 20 years experience. I specialize in reactive dog rehabilitation, puppy development and personal protection development for family protection and sport dogs. *FCI = Fédération Cynologique Internationale *MEOE = Hungarian Kennel Club
I am an *FCI/MEOE Certified Training Director (Certified 2013) with 20 years experience training dogs of all shapes, sizes and breeds in a variety of venues. I currently specialize in rehabilitation and recovery, raising puppies and dog sport skill development. I have bred, raised and trained German Shepherd Dogs since 2011 for personal and family protection. I previously bred, raised and showed Pomeranians (AKC/CKC) for 5 years. I am currently raising and training German Shorthaired Pointers for hunting, Service work and Conformation.

Competitive Resume

I have trained and trialed in many venues. My competitive resume includes the following:

  • SCH/IPO/IGP(BH-IGP3, 2 x High in OB, Multiple High in Tr, High in Pr, High in Trial)

  • UKC/AKC Rally-O (Novice-Advanced, Multiple High in Class, Multiple High in Trial)

  • AKC Obedience (Novice/Open, Multiple High in Class, Multiple High in Trial)

  • Service Dogs of America temperament testing - FO (3 x Passes)

  • NADAC Agility (Several 1st/2nd Place Standings in a variety of classes)

  • Herding instinct tests (Multiple Passes - German Shepherd Dogs and Pomeranians)

  • CKC/AKC Canine Good Citizen (Also previously an Evaluator for CKC).

  • *All competition team dogs are BHOT or HOT

In 2018 I began offering Board and Train services for Rehabilitation/recovery and Service Dog development. This programming is highly specialized and has seen continuous success. I have been able to recover dogs that others have said were "hopeless". I have also developed several PTSD Support and Mobility Support Service Dogs. These dogs are still active and working alongside their human.
I have developed programming for several other trainers to start or expand their business. I have had the opportunity to also provide mentorship services to some of these trainers. I am currently streamlining services to be delivered online. This means more training access and support, no matter how far away you are. My passion is dogs, and I am looking forward to sharing my years of accumulated knowledge, tips and tricks with you!