Heather’s Dog School (formerly Clever Paws Training)

Heather offers three private training programs: Essential Dog (6 lessons for basic house manners), Peach on a Leash (improves leash walking and home behavior around distractions), and Go Everywhere Do Anything (3-month intensive program for reliable off-leash recall and public behavior). All include one-on-one coaching, in-person or online, plus free video access. She also offers group agility classes and two online membership programs: PupFlix for general training and Heather’s Dog Agility School for step-by-step agility instruction from beginner to competition level.

Pricing Summary

Pricing is not explicitly listed on the website; clients are directed to fill out a form for a customized quote based on program selection. Programs include 6-session packages (Essential Dog), longer-term ongoing weekly coaching (Peach on a Leash and Go Everywhere Do Anything), and monthly online memberships (PupFlix and Agility School).

Heather’s Dog School is a dog training business based in Western New York, founded by Heather, a certified trainer who graduated from the Karen Pryor Academy for Animal Training and Behavior in 2008. She offers private dog training, agility training, and online training programs designed to help dogs listen better at home, on leash, and off-leash in distracting environments. Her programs are tailored to individual families, with options for in-person or virtual sessions, and include free access to detailed training videos. Heather specializes in solving common issues like jumping, leash pulling, poor recall, and reactivity, while also offering agility training for beginners to competitors. Her facility is indoor and clean, making training possible year-round regardless of weather. She also runs two online membership programs—PupFlix for general training and Heather’s Dog Agility School—for ongoing learning and community support. Her approach is rooted in positive reinforcement, and she emphasizes building strong owner-dog relationships through clear, consistent communication.

Heather’s training philosophy focuses on practical, real-life skills that improve daily life for both dogs and owners. She provides personalized coaching, detailed video instruction, and ongoing support, helping families achieve lasting results without constant retraining. Her Monthly Barker newsletter offers free tips, dog jokes, recipes, and monthly features on student dogs, enhancing client engagement and education.

She has trained hundreds of dogs and owners across Western New York, with clients praising her patience, expertise, and ability to adapt training to each dog’s needs. Her students include puppies, adolescents, and adult dogs of all sizes, with special attention to high-energy breeds like Border Collies. She also helps dogs overcome fear-based behaviors, such as anxiety around agility equipment like the teeter-totter.

Accomplishments

Heather graduated from the Karen Pryor Academy for Animal Training and Behavior in 2008 and has trained hundreds of families in Western New York. She is an active competitor in agility and sheep herding with her own dogs and has received consistent praise from clients for her teaching ability, adaptability, and results-driven approach.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients are encouraged to fill out a quick form on the website to receive a customized quote and begin the process. Heather responds via email or phone and guides clients to choose the right program based on their goals.