Good Vibes, Good Dogs
We help owners to understand and connect with their dogs.
Focus Areas
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Building the foundations for a joyful and communicative relationship between you and your dog.
Learn how to train specific skills with your dog, provide necessary enrichment for their daily life, and truly understand their individual needs.
Common topics that we work on together include:
Jumping
Counter surfing
Pulling on the leash
Crate training
House training
Barking at the door
Door dashing
Puppy foundations
Socialization
Breed-specific behaviors
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Bringing home a rescue dog comes with it’s unique set of joys and challenges. We have a strong passion for guiding owners to build a successful life with their rescue dog/puppy, quirks and all.
Decompression guidance
Understanding the pace of settling into a new home and routine
Routine-setting
Building a predictable environment and reducing anxiety
Behavior insights
Most of the time, we don’t have the luxury of knowing our rescue dog’s background or breed, but we can make informed observations and help you understand your pup
Lifestyle integration
Individualized, guided support for you and your family
Strengthening the bond
We focus on educating and empowering owners so they can build the bond that creates a healthy and lasting relationship with their dog.
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We are one of the few certified Animal Behavior College Service Dog Trainers in the area.
The process of training your own service dog can seem daunting. We break down the process and provide guidance, from understanding ADA guidelines and owner rights, to selecting a service dog, task training and public access training.
Need help with your dog?
Pick a time for an initial inquiry phone call. This 15-minute free phone call gives us a chance to get to know each other, ask questions, and make sure that we are the right fit before moving forward.
We offer in-depth consultations for owners looking for a sense of direction for working towards their training goals and understanding their dogs. Schedule your consultation and take that first step towards a fulfilling relationship with your dog.
Our Story
Canine Compassion Dog Training was founded by professional trainer and Family Dog Mediator®, Chandra Smiley in 2021 after witnessing first-hand the need for compassionate, science-based dog training services in the OKC area.
Dog owners shouldn’t have to worry about transparency when it comes to working with a trainer. We work together with owners, as a team, and work towards results that bring more joyful lives for people and their dogs.