Meghan Smith

Meghan is our Lead Dog Trainer here at Mighty Pet. Meghan holds the distinction of Certified Professional Dog Trainer-Knowledge Assessed*, the only trainer in the greater Marinette-Menominee area having attained this certification.In addition to having her CPDT-KA, Meghan is also a graduate of Micheal Shikashio's Aggression In Dogs master course and a licensed Veterinary Technician.Meghan joined Mighty Pet in 2017 to help build the training program and teaches group classes on basic obedience, Rally Obedience, AKC Canine Good Citizen test, therapy dog training, and nosework. Meghan also offers private training and behavior modification services conducted at Mighty Pet or in the clients home. Through the training program, Meghan helps pet parents develop their dog into a welcome member of the family by understanding the unique needs of each client and their dog. By using the least invasive, minimally aversive methods possible, Meghan develops a structured, yet flexible training plan, utilizing modern learning theory and training techniques.In addition to classes and private training, Meghan also holds workshops on a variety of topics such as Polite Leash Walking, Holiday Management, Place Training, and more.Meghan lives on a small farm with her husband, their dogs, Lark, Fe & Willie. As well as three cats, numerous pheasants, pigeons, chickens, and turkeys. Outside of work, she enjoys upland hunting with her dogs, running canicross (dog powered cross country running), bikejoring (dog powered mountain biking), conducting therapy dog visits, and large game recovery with tracking dogs.