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Clever Canine Dog Training

Waterford, MI, MI

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‘20 Certificate of Excellence, 2020

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Not all dog trainers are the same - some are good with dogs and not great at teaching their owners. We love people just as much as dogs, so we’ll talk together with you to come up with a plan together that fits your life and your preferences.

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31 January 2024

Excellence!

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26 January 2024

Friendly knowledgeable staff, if your not sure come in and try Clever Canine Dog Training today. You and your Dog will be satisfied and happier. Happy Dog Happy Life❤

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30 December 2023

The staff is always very helpful. My dog seems to really like it there. Boarded Ziggy during my surgery recently. Thanks so much! Pam

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11 October 2023

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24 September 2023

We are so happy to have chosen Clever Canines. The trainer we spoke with was wonderful and knew what we needed for our reactive dog! We are very excited to be starting our training soon!! More...

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29 June 2023

We have been bringing our dog to Clever Canine since he was a puppy and they helped us a great deal transitioning as first-time dog owners and being a rescue dog. Clever Canine continues to be a second family for my dog and a place I can trust to care for him. More...

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28 June 2023

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17 June 2023

Wonderful over the phone consultation. The information was very informative and helpful. I was also guided in each class offered. what it would offer and how it would benefit our puppy. Unfortunately, my internet lost connection and Ms. Mandy was kind enough to call and finish our conversation. More...

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31 May 2023

I cannot explain how incredible my experience with Clever Canine has been. I’ve worked with them for over a year and a half training my service dog, Lopez (Squishy is what he’s known as around here tho) and my other two doggos! I’d recommend this place to anyone/everyone in a heartbeat! More...

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25 May 2023

We are moving soon and won't be able to use Clever Canine for boarding anymore but we've been using them for years. Our dogs are NOT easy (anxious for one, stubborn for the other) but are both super sweet. It was such a relief taking our dogs here and seeing that the trainers/boarders loved them either way and saw past their troubles to see that they are both good boys at the end of the day. We're so sad to say goodbye but I just wanted to leave this review and encourage you all to use Clever Canine for training and boarding if you want to leave your dogs in good hands while you enjoy yourself on vacation. :) More...

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1 May 2023

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1 April 2023

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1 April 2023

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1 February 2023

Mandy was very helpful and honest about the training our dog Oakley will need. We have only had our initial consultation, but it was very professional and helpful. If we decide to move forward with training then Clever Canine would be at the top of the list. More...

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1 February 2023

Nice folks

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1 February 2023

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1 January 2023

great place!

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1 December 2022

I just wanted to say this place is amazing. The trainer Bailey is super nice and helpful. Also My puppy Skeeter was happy to go there every week and we will be definitely back for Agility classes. 💕🐶

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1 December 2022

I've never written a review before but she absolutely deserves 5 stars and praise! If you're not sure, she has a FREE preliminary meeting you can do with her to cover what course you'd like and what behavior concerns you. Mandy has made this whole puppy process much easier and is extremely informative. If you're a new puppy owner, you will learn A TON from her. She is very kind, considerate, and thorough. When I got extremely ill and busy, she completely understood and enrolled me in a new puppy group training class. When my automatic payment declined, she was very patient as I got my funds together. When I had concerns about my puppy's, turning teenage now, behavior she invited me to come to the building and have a talk about my puppy's behavior. Of course, she was spot on about everything and I'm working with my dog right now to correct her grumpy teenage behavior. If you have any concerns about any training method, she will offer alternatives. I HIGHLY recommend Clever Canine as Mandy is fantastic to work with and the group training is great as well! Bailey is a wonderful group trainer and has made socializing my anxious pup much less stressful. Thank you again guys! More...

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1 December 2022

Mandy was wonderful! She put us right at ease with or pup. We are looking forward to our training sessions.

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1 October 2022

4.5 Enjoying learning how to train my pup!

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1 September 2022

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1 August 2022

Good trainer and good place for my dog to train

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1 June 2022

Our experience with Clever Canine Dog Training and specifically the owner Mandy has been EXCEPTIONAL!! We rescued our dog that came in as a stray to a shelter in Detroit. The one year old pup had never been socialized and was reactive to strangers and had other minor behavioral issues. We attempted to do some private at home training with a couple of well-known training companies - but they all ended badly, and my family getting really stressed out. That's when we approached Mandy. We cannot say enough good things about how AMAZING Mandy has been. She has a very keen understanding of dogs as well as people's psychology. We signed up for the "Great in 8" program. Mandy, very expertly, guided us and our pup through 8 weeks of training and several offline discussions on the phone and email. Today, our pup is EXTREMELY well behaved. Mandy and her team have a lot of compassion for dogs. She always advocates for the dog and taught us how to understand our pup's mindset and provide the best care for the dog. By the end of the training, we were much more closer to our pup, and he was much more integrated with our family. We went from being stressed out every day to being a joyful household within two months - it has been miraculous to say the least!! Their day training service (day care + training) is a very good supplement to the Great in Eight program and our pup LOVED going there! I would whole heartedly recommend anyone with any kind of dog behavioral issues (or who just need obedience training) to take their dog to Clever Canine Dog training - and experience the same amazing results that we have. More...

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1 June 2022

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1 June 2022

Response to the owner: This rating was left at 3:19 am because I was scarred from my experience with one of your trainers who abused my dog. So yeah, it's really not that "strange". You guys know exactly what happened. Years later and my dog struggles with severe anxiety and it was at the hands of one of your trainers. He may have been fired but you can't undue what has been done and your response to my HONEST review is shameful. Own it and take responsibility. More...

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1 June 2022

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1 June 2022

i cant say enough good about Clever Canine from the owner to staff. as long as you actually work your dog they will get your pup to the level you want out of them.

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1 June 2022

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1 June 2022

I spoke with Mandy in a preliminary consultation about my dog, some concerns and potential training. We spoke for 30 minutes and determined my dog was just fine. He’s a bit spoiled and probably gets too much attention if that’s possible but he doesn’t need the training they offer. It’s clear Mandy’a focus is on what dogs need, not just about making a sale. I appreciate her honestly. More...

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1 June 2022

The best trainers you will find! So helpful, intelligent, flexible, nice and informative!

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1 June 2022

I can't speak highly enough of Clever Canine. Their trainers are literally dog whisperers who can turn the most stubborn dog into an obedient companion. My dog came into training barking his head off at every other dog and the trainer, Bailey, literally just walked over and said "Be quiet" and he stopped. I've never been so shocked in my life! Definitely worth the money for the miracles they perform over there! More...

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1 June 2022

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11 April 2021

Highly recommend Cleaver Canine. I brought my 5 month old lab there for the 3 week boot camp and her progress is amazing. She will heel, sit, come, go in place, stay, wait, fetch, give, release and leave it . Mandy took great care of my pup and sent me weekly updates on her progress. If your on the fence about sending your pup there, get off it because you won’t be disappointed. More...

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1 March 2021

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My Fiance and I had a virtual Discovery Session and it was so informative, educational and helpful. Mandy met with us directly and was honest and just seemed to genuinely want to help us. We received great tips and feedback on ways to move forward with our dogs training! I would highly recommend Clever Canine Dog Training's services. More...

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8 May 2020

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The training session was very helpful and Mandy was knowledgeable and professional. I would highly recommend her!

20 February 2020

My puppy is behaving great! Leave it ! Here or come! Two commands that could save his life!

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21 January 2020

My 2 year old dog Meg is very hyper and destructive if not crated. So we don’t have to crate her 5 days a week while at work, we take her to Clever Canine Doggy Daycare a couple times a week. The staff is very friendly and helpful. Many of the employees love our dog and they take good care of her when we travel too. There are suites available for boarding and Meg does very well while we are away. She has many friends among the staff and other dogs. Clever Canine, keep up the good work! More...

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17 January 2020

Knowledgeable and friendly trainers and staff!

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27 December 2019

Rated highly for: QualityOur dog loves going to Clever Canine and throws a fit when I tell him he is staying home! You can tell everyone on the team loves dogs and they develop connections with the dogs. We always feel comfortable knowing Ranger is being well taken care of whether he is going to daycare or boarding. More...

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22 December 2019

Love how they treat my baby! You can feel the love and know your pup is taken care of as well as if they were home with you.

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20 December 2019

Normally I wouldn’t take the time to write a bad review for a company that I loved so much at the start, but I’ve gotten to the point now where I will never go back again. First I’ll start by saying my dog has gotten sick 2 times since I’ve been taking her to daycare there 1-2 times per week. I understand that there are different strains and vaccines don’t protect dogs from everything so this is excusable. I’ll add that my situation with daycare hours is a little different. I work the afternoon shift and have to pick her up at 1130pm. They have insisted over and over to me that this is never a problem since they always have someone there 24/7 (like they claim on their website loud and clear). Before purchasing the daycare package, I was up front with them about my hours and each member of the staff said the same thing, a late pick up is no problem whatsoever as long as you let them know when the dog is dropped off.So everything was going great until one night I show up to pick her up, and the side “pack and play” door that you usually walk in and ring the bell was locked. I knocked, rang the doorbell, and tried getting a hold of anyone I could for an hour before I decided to go home. When I picked my dog up the next morning (obviously mad about the situation) the staff seemed “whatever” about it when I fully expected them to be apologetic. I swore I would never go back but my dog loved it so much that I decided to give them another chance. When I arrived the next time, the manager was very apologetic and said that they were short staffed that night and assured me it would never happen again. After that, there were not any problems again until last night.I went to pick up my dog at the “pack and play” side door like usual on Wednesday evening after work. It was unlocked so I went in and rang the bell. It was weird this time because it was completely dark when usually there’s a light on and someone comes to the front right away. I waited and waited, called out to see if anyone was there, and even went back outside to look at the phone number written on the after hours white board and called that too which went strait to voicemail. When I realized that NOBODY WAS THERE and the DOOR WAS UNLOCKED, I decided to walk further in through the gate and see if I could find anyone. I called out and still no one answered, I checked all the areas and could not find my dog. I could hear her bark when I called her name, so all I wanted to do was find my dog so I could grab her and go home and never go back to that place again. I could not believe that no one was there and the door was unlocked and open for literally anyone to come in. I trusted these people with my dog and I was so angry. I finally walk through one last time and find my dog through a couple more gates in a small cage up on a shelf in the very back all by herself. I was so upset to see her in that situation. Anyway, it is now the next day and I still have my dog safe at home with me. But has anyone from clever canine contacted me yet.....NOPE?! Did anyone even realize my dog wasn’t there this morning?! To me that is the worst part.I know this was a lengthy review, but I wanted to make sure people knew what was going on there. I definitely will never take my dog back there ever again. More...

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19 December 2019

The only reason I would not recommend this place is that they don’t have a outside potty area for the dogs to go to the bathroom. They let them just go to the bathroom inside. I wish I would have know this before doing the temperament test. The last thing I want is my potty trained puppies thinking it’s acceptable to go potty on a floor after working so hard to get them potty trained. I now know why my boys could not wait to go to the bathroom after picking them up. Looks like we will be on the hunt for a different dog camp for my boys,which is disappointing because the facility was very clean and staff was very nice. More...

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15 December 2019

Very kind and friendly staff. They seem to truly like working at Clever Canine--meaning they seem relaxed and helpful. This reflects on their administrators. I feel that they are flexible, and I love the fact that I can pick up my dog anytime, knowing that he is not left alone all night long without anyone overlooking the establishment. I would like a tour of the facilities. Is there an annual open house type event that would allow me that, or should I schedule an appointment? Pamela Cavataio, Ziggy Stardust's human. More...

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13 December 2019

Rated highly for: Quality

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11 December 2019

They are very methodical to their approach in dog training.

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10 December 2019

The staff is always so friendly and knowledgeable. Our dogs love everyone there.

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6 December 2019

I have mixed feelings! I take my 6 month old dog to the training classes here and have loved the people! I decided to try out boarding as I was going out of state for 5 days. This is the first time I have boarded/left my dog with strangers so I was having anxiety like most owners do. I dropped off my dog Tuesday at noon and was told I would receive nightly updates except for the holiday which seemed understandable. Out of the 5 days he was there, I recieved no updates. Turns out the office staff was closing down for the holiday for 4 days which I was not aware of. Being across the country not knowing if my dog was okay was extremely hard and was not relaxing. I’m in a sticky situation cause I like this place and upon pickup on Saturday night the guys helping me said my dog did great and will be missed. No doubt in my mind that my dog was in danger but it would have been nice to get an update to ease my mind throughout the 5 days he was there. Maybe moving forward the staff should put a plan in place to give Owners updates when the office staff is not able to? More...

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