Clever Canine Dog Training #2
Service area: Clever Canine Dog Training is based in Waterford, Michigan, serving Southeast Michigan and beyond, specifically the Metro Detroit region. They have clients from Oakland County Michigan and cities including Waterford, Clarkston, Auburn Hills, Holly, Fenton, Grand Blanc, Flint, Lake Orion, Oxford, Rochester, Macomb, Sterling Heights, Troy, West Bloomfield, Bloomfield Hills, Royal Oak, Birmingham, Berkley, Southfield, Farmington, Farmington Hills, Livonia, Dearborn, Canton, Plymouth, Novi, Commerce, Milford, Brighton, and Howell.
Service Overview
Types of Dog Training
- Family Dog
- Service Dog
- Behavior Modification
Specialty Focus Areas
- Basic Obedience
- Puppy Training
- Leash Pulling
- Reactivity / Aggression
- Jumping on People
- Barking Excessively
- Separation Anxiety
- Biting / Nipping
- Potty Training
- Recall
Training Formats Offered
- Private Lessons
- Group Classes
- In-Home
- Board and Train
- Video Calls
Program Formats
- Sessions Package
- Intensive Program
Age of Dogs Trained
- Puppy (<1 year)
- Adolescent (1-2 years)
- Adult (2-8 years)
- Senior (8+ years)
Dog Training Methodology
Methods:
- ✓ Balanced Training
Equipment:
- ✓ E-Collars
- ✓ Pinch Collars
The flagship “Great Dog in 8 Weeks” program is a 60-day intensive program designed by a team of trainers to address nearly any dog problem, from minor issues to extreme aggression. It combines common training techniques with specific methods, claiming to help over 98% of dogs achieve dramatic improvement in 8 weeks or less.
Group classes are offered as a “Complete 6-Week Program” featuring a unique dual-trainer approach for personalized attention. These classes include flexible, real-world training and ongoing support via phone/text between sessions, based on AKC standards. Private training options include the “Great Dog in 8 Weeks Lite” program and single private lessons. Additionally, an “Obedience 1 Video Training Series” is available for at-home training.
Pricing & Policies
Pricing Summary
Clever Canine Dog Training is described as one of the more expensive options in Michigan, but they offer payment plans. The Complete 6-Week Group Program costs $249. The “Great Dog in 8 Weeks Lite” private training program is available for 3 monthly payments of $199 or a one-time payment of $499. A single private lesson is priced at $150, and the Obedience 1 Video Training Series costs $198.
Policies
Clever Canine Dog Training offers a lifetime guarantee on their “Great Dog in 8 Weeks” program, stating confidence in their ability to get results. They also provide a “100% Satisfaction Guaranteed” policy for their group classes.
Testimonials
“I brought my 11 month Mountain Cur/Labrador for custom training. We live on a big property and I’m not a spring chicken and I really needed to be able to train Lacy to carry things for me. Clever Canine was the only place willing to work with my custom request. Lacy and I have learned so much during the great in 8 sessions. I’m so happy I am going there. I started with Mandy and she taught me all about the obedience training and the wonderful E-Collar. Mandy said if you can get your dog to do recall, you got it. Before we brought Lacy there she would not come when called, not even in the house. Now that I’ve been taught on how to train her, she has surpassed the E-Collar and will come when called from inside or outside without even wearing the collar! It’s so amazing. She walks without pulling on the leash. She understands at least 10 different commands and enjoys training. Lizzy helped so much with the beginning of the custom retrieving parts. I learned a lot from her and then she brought Steve into the picture to do the very specific training I needed because he loves training hunting dogs. So its all been fitting together really well. I highly recommend Clever Canine. Even though at first it felt like the price was too much, they worked with me and I have a real easy payment plan. Now I realize for the level of training that I am asking for its so worth it. If you want real friendly people, great trainers and someone to customize what you really need they will work with you. Top Notch people!”
– Jeanie Berthet
“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.”
– Lisa Austin
“I couldnt be happier with the folks at Clever Canine. I have a 6 year old rescue French Bulldog. He was very reactive to everything, didn’t have many “manners” and was particularly aggressive to other dogs. Manny is like a completely different dog after spending time with the great trainers. He is still quirky and funny but now he is also great with obedience commands. More importantly he is no longer dog aggressive.”
– Kevin Peace
About the Trainer
Clever Canine Dog Training is a family-owned business based in Waterford, Michigan, extending its services across Southeast Michigan and beyond. They are dedicated to helping dog owners achieve a well-behaved companion by offering training plans tailored to individual lifestyles and preferences. The business prides itself on effectively teaching owners as much as training dogs.
They provide a variety of training options, including online and in-person group classes, private one-on-one sessions, and immersive ‘stay and train’ or ‘board and train’ programs where dogs receive initial training in a home environment. Their comprehensive programs are designed to address a wide range of behavioral issues, from minor nuisances like leash pulling and jumping to more severe problems such as aggression, catering to dogs of any age and breed. They employ a systematic, step-by-step approach to resolve the underlying causes of problematic behaviors.
Key advantages include a unique dual-trainer model for group classes, ensuring personalized attention, and continuous support via phone or text between sessions. Their training methodologies are rooted in proven AKC standards, and they offer a lifetime guarantee on their “Great Dog in 8 Weeks” program, which has a high success rate in resolving issues quickly. The company boasts a team of 9 full-time trainers, confident in delivering results even where other trainers may have fallen short.
Accomplishments
Clever Canine Dog Training is a family business with a team of 9 full-time trainers who collectively have decades of experience training dogs. They have worked with thousands of dogs from all over the globe and have a long track record of achieving results where other trainers could not, particularly with their “Great Dog in 8 Weeks” program.
How to Get Started!
To learn more about the “Great Dog in 8 Weeks” program, prospective clients can enter their contact information to receive program descriptions and pricing via email, with no obligation. For group classes, clients can click a “Book Button” to register for an upcoming class or add their name to a waitlist to be notified when new classes become available.

Contact Information
Associations
- AKC
Misc Features
- Women-owned
- wheelchair accessible entrance
- wheelchair accessible parking
Other Services Offered
- Pet boarding service
Location
4396 Dixie Hwy #3, Waterford, MI 48329Listing Tools for Trainers
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