With more than 15 years of experience, Dawn Lowery is a recognized expert in the field of dog training and behavior. As the owner and head trainer of One Smart Dog Training & Behavior in Connecticut, she helps families build strong, rewarding relationships with their canine companions.

A graduate of Animal Behavior College, Dawn is a passionate advocate for modern, science-based training methods. Her commitment to professional growth is unwavering—she consistently attends conferences and seminars to stay on top of the latest advancements in the industry, ensuring her clients receive the most effective and humane solutions.

Dawn's expertise has been featured in the New Haven Register and the Connecticut Post, and she has appeared on Pet Talk with Lauren Collier, News Channel 8, and NBC CT Live. She is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA), an Associate Certified Dog Behavior Consultant (ACDBC), and a Certified Family Dog Mediator (CFDM)—credentials that highlight her deep knowledge and dedication to her craft.

When she's not working with clients, Dawn enjoys spending time with her husband, Patrick, and their two brindle and white Boston Terriers, Mookie and Koji. She also loves running, getting out on the water in her kayak on the Long Island Sound, and cherishes time with her two nephews and niece.

Professional Credentials:

• CPDT-KA  Certified Professional Dog Trainer -Knowledge Assessed
• ACDBC Associate Certified Dog Behavior Consultant - IAABC
• CFDM Certified Family Dog Mediator
• Graduate of Animal Behavior College Dog Trainer Program
•  Certified Puppy Start Right Instructor- Karen Pryor Academy
• AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator
• CATCH Academy Mentor Trainer 

After watching Sarah work in classes with her Standard Poodle Archie and seeing the huge amount of progress she has made with him, we offered Sarah an apprentice position which she officially accepted. 

Sarah passed her CPDT-KA exam and took on the position of Director of Group Training Programs at One Smart Dog.

She develops, reviews, and updates group class curriculum for various levels and specializations (e.g., puppy kindergarten, basic obedience, advanced skills, specialty classes). She creates new group class offerings based on client needs and industry trends, updating all One Smart Dog trainers on any new changes to current classes or any new class additions helping us provide the best group classes to you and your four-legged family members.  She teaches puppy class, basic obedience, AKC Tricks and Rally Obedience.

Sarah will also be doing in-home private sessions on an as-needed basis! 

During the week days you’ll find Sarah working in healthcare at a local hospital but in her spare time you can find her and both of her dogs on local hiking trails, camping under the stars, and bike-packing the rugged terrain of New England. Beau is Sarah's sweet rescue dog and Archie is her standard poodle puppy. Beau is a biking pro and together they have tackled the Cross New Hampshire Trail and biking routes across 5 states. Sarah is eagerly awaiting adding Archie to these adventures! 

Kim currently works full time in the health insurance industry and was a student at One Smart Dog with her youngest Lab Maui. She has put much work in with Maui, passing the CGC exam and currently prepping to take the therapy dog test. Maui and Kim visit the residents at Maplewood in Orange once a month as part of a therapy dog training group team at One Smart Dog.  She owns three labs  Murphy, Maui, and Maverick.  She is married to husband Gregg and has two daughters.  One who is an aspiring hair dresser and one a is school teacher. With both girls grown Kim had some free time on her hands and decided that she would like to pursue a part-time career in training dogs.

Kim started an apprenticeship with Dawn in the Fall of 2015 in hopes to learn more about dog behavior and the science behind the methods used at One Smart Dog. Kim completed her apprenticeship at the end of 2016 and is a head trainer teaching puppy and basic manners classes.  She most recently passed the CPDT-KA exam.