In-Home Dog Training & Behavior Solutions
for Sensitive Dogs and Their Caring Humans.
Most trainers focus on obedience. I focus on understanding your dog and helping you feel confident, capable, and supported.
Because you deserve a trainer who sees both of you.
About: Pawtastic Pet Solutions
Pawtastic Pet Solutions is more than a dog training company. Dog training alone is not the solution. The real issue is the communication between you and your dog. You’re trying to understand them. They’re trying to understand you. And somewhere in the middle, things get lost.
I look at the whole picture. Your dog. You. Your home. Your routines. Your food choices. Your environment. Your stress level. Your dog’s stress level. All the moving parts that shape daily life.
This is why my work goes beyond training.
When you go out of town and want your dog somewhere safe, they stay with me at Camp Jackson.
When your dog is aging or dealing with medical issues and the vet is not understanding what you see at home, I step in as your canine care advocate.
When reactivity shows up, I help you understand the nervous system connection between you and your dog, not just the behavior on the surface.
I provide complete support for your life with your dog.
Food. Care. Training. Boarding. Behavior.
Unexplained issues.
I help you understand what your dog is trying to tell you.
I listen to what you need.
And I work inside your real world, not a perfect training scenario.
I help you make sense of it all.
That is my superpower.
The Pawtastic Difference: Beyond Obedience & Commands
I don’t solve the problem most dog trainers solve. Most trainers teach obedience, commands, drills, and protocols. And if that is what you want, you should hire one of them. There are many good positive reinforcement trainers out there who can teach your dog to Sit, Down, Come, walk on a leash, and have good manners. I know how to do that too, but that is not where I add value.
In every pet parent’s life, especially a highly sensitive person’s life, there comes a moment when something is not working.
A behavior you cannot figure out.
A pattern that keeps getting worse.
A situation that affects your daily life and your relationship with your dog.
You have tried the tips.
You have watched the videos.
You may have even hired other trainers.
And nothing has changed.
That is where I come in.
I figure out what is actually going on.
I decode your dog.
I identify the real issue underneath the behavior.
I design a solution that works for you, your dog, and your real world.
I have a black belt in that.
That is what makes my work different.
About: Cyndi Smasal, CPDT-KA
Canine Care Advocate & Certified Professional Dog Trainer
Credentials:
- Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT‑KA)
- Fear Free Certified Professional
- Certified Pet Psychology Specialist
- Advanced education in Dog Behavior Consulting
- Advanced education in Dog Somatics (canine nervous-system regulation and somatic support)
Specialties:
- Doodles and other sensitive, high‑communication breeds
- Puppies and early‑development foundations
- Multi‑dog households
- Reactive, anxious, fearful, or easily overwhelmed dogs
- Highly Sensitive pet parents who need calm, clear support
What I’m known for:
- Intuitive clarity
- Seeing patterns others miss
- Understanding the emotional connection between dog and human
- Creating solutions that work in real‑world homes
Integrative Canine-Care Expertise
Beyond my work as a Certified Professional Dog Trainer, I bring a whole‑dog, whole‑family perspective shaped by years of study, lived experience, and hands‑on work across the pet‑care world. This integrative lens allows me to support dogs and their people in ways a traditional dog trainer cannot.
Canine Nutrition Specialist:
Supporting dogs through food, gut health, and individualized nutrition
Pet Industry Experience:
Years of supporting dogs and their families across multiple roles in the pet‑care field
Pet Wellness & Longevity Coach:
Helping families create routines that support long‑term health and emotional balance
Author of Hope for Healing Liver Disease in Your Dog:
Trusted resource for guardians navigating complex medical journeys
Canine Care Advocate & Vet Concierge:
Whole‑dog support, wellness guidance, and clear communication during vet care
Computer Geek at Heart:
I love systems, clarity, and solving problems (yes, even the tech ones)
When You're ready, I'm Here
If you’re feeling stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure what your dog needs next, you don’t have to navigate it alone. I’d love to help you find clarity, calm, and a path forward that feels doable for both of you.