Clever Canine Dog Training

4.8
189 reviews

About

Dog TrainerPet Boarding Service
Clever Canine Dog Training is a family-driven, results-focused dog training company that empowers pet owners to transform their relationships with their dogs through personalized, humane, and real-world methods. At the heart of our approach is the Canine Connection Compass system — a flexible, four-pillar framework that adapts to each dog’s personality, each family’s lifestyle, and the unique challenges you’re facing. We don’t believe in one-size-fits-all techniques; we believe lasting change happens when training fits your life, not the other way around. We offer a full suite of services: Puppy Training (5 months & younger) — establishing strong foundations while habits are still forming Dog Training (6 months & older) — tackling pulling, jumping, ignoring commands, reactivity, anxiety, and other behaviors Group Classes — including obedience, AKC programs, and dog sport classes Service Dog Training — specialized training to support individuals with disabilities Overnight Boarding with Training — ensuring your dog continues learning even when you’re away Our mission is to help more families “enjoy their dogs again.” With a success rate above 90% (for clients who follow the program) and thousands of transformations under our belt, Clever Canine strives to make training something you look forward to — not dread. Whether your dog doesn’t walk well on leash, can’t stop jumping on guests, or shows fear or aggression, we’ll create a customized training roadmap just for you. We support your journey every step of the way, combining in-session coaching with real-life practice so that improvements stick.

Details

  • On-site parkingAvailable
  • Wheelchair accessible entranceAvailable

Location

Clever Canine Dog Training
4396 Dixie Highway #3, Waterford, MI
48329, United States

Hours

Reviews

4.8
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  • YM
    Yolanda Martin
    Jul 1, 2025
    5.0
    I can’t be happier with what I have learned in class for my puppy German Shepherd. I have learned valuable information in training my boy.
  • CS
    Cathy Seltz
    Jun 24, 2025
    5.0
    Good experience
  • AR
    Angie Roemer
    May 2, 2025
    5.0
    Our initial online meeting with Mandy was very informative. We are working on some tips she gave us already and plan to schedule private sessions soon.
  • LA
    Lisa Austin
    Jun 23, 2019
    5.0
    I have a 2 year old blue nose pit. I love this dog, but could not handle him any longer. After spending hundreds and hundreds on trainers and training tools I was at my end. My dog had become out of control. I could no longer have people over or enjoy my dog. I found clever canine online and in one last desperate attempt I reached out. I can honestly say I am simply amazed at the transformation in my dog. The education my dog and I have received has far exceeded my expectations. I have worked with Mandy and Steve whom have been excellent in teaching me what I’ve been doing wrong and right. They have taken every step to make sure we are comfortable, and confident in what we are doing. I can now walk my dog next to me (rather than him walking me) I can call him to me, I can even settle him down. I am able to bring people over once again.