Clever Paws Dog Training

Clever Paws offers tiered group classes: Good Puppy Class for young dogs, Good Doggo Class for all ages, and Clever Doggo Level 2 for advanced skills. Private training is available for customized goals, including in-home sessions. Drop-in training allows flexible attendance. All programs use positive reinforcement and real-life scenarios to reinforce learning. Training builds from basic obedience to complex behaviors with emphasis on confidence and communication.

Pricing Summary

Pricing details are not publicly listed on the website; clients are directed to enroll or contact for specific rates and package information.

Policies

Training requires up-to-date dog vaccinations. Address is emailed after registration. No explicit cancellation or rescheduling policy is stated on the website.

Clever Paws Dog Training is a local business owned by Allison Bittner, a certified trainer with over 15 years of experience in dog training. She specializes in force and fear-free, science-based positive reinforcement methods to build trust, confidence, and communication between dogs and their handlers. Services include small group classes for puppies and dogs of all ages, private in-home training sessions, and drop-in training opportunities. Training focuses on real-life scenarios to prepare dogs for home and everyday environments, with an emphasis on exploration using varied classroom objects. Allison is certified by the Karen Pryor Academy as a KPA-CTP and is Fear-Free certified. She also mentors other trainers through the Victoria Stilwell Academy and Catch Canine Trainers Academy.

The business offers structured programs including Good Puppy Class, Good Doggo Class (all ages), and Clever Doggo Level 2, designed to progressively build skills. All training is tailored to individual needs, with low student-to-teacher ratios to ensure personalized attention. Allison’s approach helps dogs overcome fearfulness, reactivity, and behavioral challenges while strengthening the human-dog bond.

Additional services include dog vaccination requirements enforcement and photo galleries showcasing training progress. Training occurs at a private facility located in West Bench off Cole & Ustick, with address provided after registration.

Accomplishments

Allison Bittner is a Certified Training Partner (CTP) of the Karen Pryor Academy for Animal Training and Behavior, graduating with honors. She is Fear-Free certified and a mentor trainer for the Victoria Stilwell Academy and Catch Canine Trainers Academy. She holds a Bachelor’s in Technical Communication and a Master’s in Elementary Education, applying her teaching expertise to dog training.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients can enroll online or contact directly to begin. Private training and group classes require registration, with facility address emailed after enrollment. No free initial consultation is advertised.