clever canine rva dog training

Simone offers lessons focused on relationship building, communication, trust, and motivation. Training covers leash skills, manners, and basic to advanced obedience. Each dog is assessed to create a personalized training program that fits their unique personality and the client’s needs.

Pricing Summary

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Clever Canine Dog Training RVA is led by Simone Nicole Snyder, an experienced and compassionate dog trainer. Simone’s passion for animals stems from her mother, Frieda Snyder, a Master trainer, breeder, and groomer from Amsterdam, Holland, who trained dogs for security and ran a K9 collage and rescue.

Simone has rescued and trained many dogs of different breeds throughout her life. She stays current with new, success-proven strategies in science-based dog training, coupled with positive reinforcement.

Clever Canine Dog Training RVA offers pet dog owners new concepts in positive reinforcement training, while also incorporating some traditional methods learned from her mother. Simone is committed to helping owners better understand their dogs’ personal needs, focusing on relationship building, communication, trust, and motivation. Training is designed to be fun and stress-free for both the owner and the pet.

The training focuses on leash skills, manners, and basic to advanced obedience. The business uses scientific laws of operant and classical conditioning to pair positive associations and consequences with desired behaviors, utilizing rewards like treats, praise, attention, and access to high-level resources. Each dog is assessed before a training program is set up to fit their individual personality and client needs, with satisfaction guaranteed.

Accomplishments

Simone Nicole Snyder is the daughter of Frieda Snyder, a Master trainer, breeder, and groomer of German Shepherd Dogs and AKC champion toy poodles. Frieda owned F&D Security, training dogs for on-location security, and Ramones K9 Collage. Simone has rescued and trained many dogs of different breeds throughout her life and stays current with science-based and positive reinforcement training strategies.

How to Get Started!

Clients can schedule an appointment directly on the website for a meet and greet or any pet services appointment. Special requests can be sent via message.