Clever Canine RVA Dog Training

Training programs are personalized based on an initial assessment of the dog’s personality and needs. Services include one-time consultations, ongoing weekly sessions, and group activities such as pack walks and hikes. Programs focus on leash skills, manners, obedience, and behavior modification using positive reinforcement. Public access training and adventure hikes are offered to build real-world confidence and control.

Pricing Summary

Pricing details are not listed on the website; clients are encouraged to schedule a meet-and-greet to discuss customized packages and rates.

Simone Nicole Snyder, a compassionate and experienced dog trainer in RVA, offers science-based, positive reinforcement dog training rooted in operant and classical conditioning. She provides in-home consultations to optimize the home environment for training, meets clients in local parks for reactivity work, and offers group pack walks, adventure hikes, and public access training. Simone focuses on building trust, communication, and motivation between dogs and their owners, making training fun and stress-free. Her approach combines modern positive reinforcement techniques with traditional methods learned from her mother, a master trainer and breeder with decades of experience. Simone has spent 25 years working with animals while running her hair salon, dedicating her life to understanding and helping dogs of all breeds and backgrounds.

She offers personalized training programs tailored to each dog’s personality and needs, with a satisfaction guarantee. Services include leash skills, manners, basic to advanced obedience, and behavior modification for issues like reactivity, separation anxiety, and resource guarding. Simone also provides gift cards and encourages community engagement through group activities and public access training.

Simone’s background includes rescuing and training numerous dogs, and she stays current with proven, science-backed training strategies. Her commitment is to help owners understand their pets’ unique needs and create lasting, joyful relationships through training.

Accomplishments

Simone Nicole Snyder has been training dogs for over 25 years, following in the footsteps of her mother, Frieda Snyder, a master trainer, breeder, and owner of a large-scale dog rescue and K9 facility. Simone has rescued and trained numerous dogs of various breeds and remains committed to science-based, positive reinforcement methods.

How to Get Started!

Client engagement begins with a meet-and-greet appointment scheduled through the website to assess the dog’s needs and create a customized training plan.