About Smiling Dog
Smiling Dog Pet Services, LLC is in the business of creating happy, well-adjusted dogs and happy, well-adjusted dog owners. We specialize in two things: helping current dog owners have the best experience possible with their pet and helping future dog owners find the best possible pet for their family.
“As Apollo turned a year old on May 1st, I decided that I must take a moment to thank you for all that you did for him and for my family when he was a young, strong willed Siberian Husky puppy last summer! I give all credit for the fact that Apollo has grown into a well behaved, yet fun and energetic Siberian to your calm demeanor, consistent approach and invaluable support during and after training. Apollo is my 4th, yet best trained Siberian in the last 28 years thanks to you. My confidence in your abilities is such that I am asking for your expertise and guidance as I add 12 week old sibling Siberians to the mix in my household. I am confident that your skill, passion and devotion to dog training will help the new additions become well-behaved members of my family. I would not be able to accomplish this without your help!” – B. Peyreigne, Weston, CT
Smiling Dog founder, Bill Miller, has been a resident of Fairfield County, CT for over 16 years. He has privately trained dogs in the area for 13 years. Growing up in the rural Midwest, Bill always had a dog or two around and quickly developed a special rapport with his canine counterparts. Bill got involved in professional training about 25 years ago and trained under Neal Leas, one of the top obedience trial trainers in the country. Bill’s formerly out-of-control Golden Retriever, Skeeter, quickly became the envy of central Iowa. Under Bill’s training, Skeeter excelled in both on and off-leash obedience and also transformed into an amazing hunting companion. Skeeter participated in numerous pheasant hunting trials at Iowa’s famous Doc’s Hunting Club further showcasing her fine training. Spurred by the success with Skeeter, Bill worked closely with other golden retriever and labrador retriever owners enhancing their dog’s obedience and retrieval skills. Bill has loved helping dogs and owners ever since!
After moving to the east coast, Bill graduated from the U.S. Canine Academy’s training program and became qualified for obedience, guard and protection training. Bill initially provided board and train programs out of Liberty Kennels in Wilton, CT. As the demand for private in-home training developed, his private training clientele grew as well. In addition to a variety of owners, Bill has worked with a variety of dogs of all ages and breeds. Along the way, Bill developed an affinity for working with puppies and new dog owners to help get them both off to a good start. His personal dog, a Kuvasz named Shadow, has earned her Canine Good Citizen designation and is a Delta Certified Therapy Dog having earned their highest Complex designation.
Bill is ready to make your dog a Smiling Dog and make you a Smiling Owner.
Smiling Dog training services are available throughout Fairfield County, CT. Dog walking and pet sitting services are currently offered in Weston, Westport, Wilton and Redding, CT. Smiling Dog trained puppies are available for pick-up or delivery anywhere in the United States.