If you have dogs and love to create a positive relationship with them and have the freedom to take them anywhere and everywhere with you, then you need to talk to the fantastic team at Clever Canines. They will ensure that you learn to communicate with your dogs in their language. The positive experience for you will change your life and your relationship with your favourite companions! They have programs for the pups to the older dogs, and they can also help you with behaviour challenges. Their team is friendly professional and dedicated to helping you develop the lifetime freedom and enjoyment with your dogs. I wouldn't go anywhere else for that help and support! read more

As a loyal member for 12 years with my dog, it was absolutely disgraceful how i was treated and dismissed at the end. Two different dogs got in my dog's face and the owner's lied and said they were attacked. One even went so far as to say she was bit. Interesting considering there was no blood. Their stories were given as the truth and we weren't even given a say to defend ourselves. Stay away from this company. They are only in it for the money. Go to Cultured Canines instead, where you can expect to be treated fairly and decently. read more

We trained our puppy with Clever Canines and it was a positive experience for us and our dog. Highly recommended ( the negative reviews in yelp are very old BTW!) read more

Caring, a true extension of home. Our Standard Poodle is beyond excitement as we turn the corner to CC. We love the personal interactions and special activities provided for all the canines. This sets Clever Canines apart from others. Even though it's a little distance from our home with closer facilities in our area, we would not forgo the happiness for our sweetheart. A big shout out to all your staff and a special woof from Orie read more

I am going to write our experience with Clever Canines. Our vet recommended it and we thought it was the best place for our dog. First, they never asked us for vaccination certificate or any health records to take our dog there. We were very satisfied at the beginning with the day school services and we even took the pupstart classes. Our dog tends to eat everything that it's in ground. It's easy to manage and you just have to ask him to drop it or leave it. It's an issue and we were aware about it. But, behind the day school at Clever Canines they have a small backyard with wood chips. Of course, our dog loved it and ate tons of it. The first time, he vomited a hand full of wood chips and we requested the staff to keep him away from it. Wood chips can be very dangerous for dogs, not only can perforate their bowels but it can be poison for some dogs. He is a puppy so it's obvious we should watch what he was eating. After, a week attending the day school, he vomited again. We talked with staff and requested again to keep him away. The following week, again the same issue. I emailed the owner (Tracie), never got an response or email. The issue repeated again and we strongly talked with staff. The answer: We have 77 dogs to watch!!! The ratio of dog/ staff may be 1 staff for 20 dogs. Do they care about dogs? Of course they do, but it's impossible to watch so many of them at the same time. We just asked to keep our dog away from the backyard and they never took any responsibility. I felt betrayed and I feel the owners may had a good intentions when they started this business but right now it's all about the money. I will never take my dog there again and I learned to be careful about where and with who I leave my dog. I truly do not recommend this place and please keep your dog away from there. read more

We did not have a good experience with this place. Their training style encourages a lot of pulling on the leash/neck area, which necessitated an emergency room visit for our little pup the day after training due to excessive gagging and choking. We informed this place of our vet visit the next day and asked for a refund for our unused classes (which would have been a refund of approx. $400 out of the $500 we paid) and they refused. The customer service was extremely lacking, to say the least. I would not recommend this place to anyone who has a puppy and is looking to have it trained. read more

Amazing and beneficial training. If you want a dog who actually behaves in every way and listens to every word- this is the place to go. Provides ultimate freedom for dog and owner. read more

Love this place been dealing with owner for 20 plus years could not imagine taking my pets anyplace else for grooming or boarding.

I've used Clever Canines for both PupStart and DaySchool, and I couldn't be happier. PupStart is perfect if you work during the day and have a high energy dog. I drop her off on the way to work, pick her up on the way home, and after a full day of supervised fun and stimulating activities, she's a complete angel. The prices is only a few dollars more than a dog walker, and the employees really care. A+++ read more

Clever Canines used to be my go to spot for training and daycare. My girlfriend took her 2 year old rescue for jump start, and we liked that so much we did core after. We took our guy there regularly for daycare and honestly, we never had any complaints. Unfortunately, things have changed drastically in the last few months. I've noticed a large number of staff leaving a steady increase in the number of dogs they accepted. When my girlfriend first brought him there, it was a maximum of 35 dogs. Last week we got an email saying they had increased it to 45, all without telling us anything. That is in a spot little bigger then my flat. Further, I've noticed the staff screaming at other staff members while I was standing their, which is very unprofessional. I've been told that if we would like to discuss our dogs training, it has to be through the office, which for one reason or another never returns the calls. The quality of service has dropped, the office staff has been nothing but rude to my girlfriend when she calls, and has lied or misled us about their facilities and training. If they an go back to their service levels 6 months ago, I might bring my dog back, but I doubt it. And that is very sad as they were one of the best. read more

5 stars is what I recommend. Dogs are like children and deserve the best education and since there is no university that I am aware of for dogs, having a clever one is the next best thing. read more

We started with Jump Start to get going with some training before we could get in to the Core - main training... WoW, was I impressed. Our dog, Libby had major behavioural issues. She was a 1 yr. old rescue dog and the sweetest little 9 lb cutie - who was the pack leader over my husband & me and anyone else who came around. When she got her way she was SWEET, when she didn't or when she was left alone ... not so much (putting it mildly) She had major leash aggression - we were embarressed to walk this little dog in daylight because she went after ANYTHING/EVERYTHING that came in her way - or even close. After working with Clever Canines in the group Core class the difference was becoming apparent. Libby was beginning to release the need to control every person/situation and she started relaxing more as she saw that WE were the pack leaders, she could look to US to keep her safe, there was trust buildiing and she started respecting us & our guidelines... today, after 6 yrs. or so, she is a JOY to be around and we often generally forget how bad it really was when we 1st got her. The behaviour was so bad we weren't sure if we could keep her - Clever Canines made ALL the difference to us & to Libby. We continue with Club360 - it's a casual, group of Core grads, led by C.C. staffer, who get together for hikes, refresher training, - just good fun socializing for us and our dogs. It has continued & reinforced our training ... Thank You Clever Canines and all the staff who make miracles happen. read more

Not quiet sure why there would even be one negative comment for this company. We are about half way done the core course and if it ended tomorrow i would feel as though I had gotten more than my money's worth. The trainers are always there early and stay later for extra help or questions. Although the classes are big there is always an assistant and volunteers there as well. With a larger class its nice to have those additional distractions anyways. I've never felt that the class was too big or that I wasn't getting enough help. If you get frustrated with your dog there's always an extra set of hands to take your dog while you have a breather. My dog was seriosuly an unsafe Looney and now I know how to handle her properly and understand her behavior. Highly recommend Trish and mikes class ! read more

Love this place and everyone who works there. Very helpful and kind staff who truly care and always give good advice. Took my puppy to pupstart and now to dayschool. They're a bit pricier than other schools but definitely worth it! read more

This training was a waste of money. We took our puppy to every class and practiced regularly. At the end of the 10 classes my dog can sit (only while on leash), walk beside me (on leash) and occasionally comes to us when using his call word. Every dog owner I know can accomplish the same thing without dishing out $500 in class fees. In addition to these few basic "tricks", we learned how to massage our dog and to watch him run around with a vacuum cleaner running. ALL of their "training" requires you dog to be on a leash or collar and to "chain choke" him into what you want him to do. By the end of the night, I could not imagine how sore and uncomfortable my puppy was. They do not teach you any tools for disciplining the dog when they do something wrong, which in my opinion could be quite dangerous with some dog owners. I was hoping that they would address issues with puppy behaviour that would keep him and my kids safe. We cannot get him to stop jumping up on people and upon our request to learn some tools for this, they were unable to help. Another lady was upset that they offered no instruction (after she requested) to help her stop he dog from constantly barking. The teachers were all dog owners but consistently misread my dog. The funny thing is that the lead teacher brought her dog in and it was not particularly well trained. I would encourage people to do more research about how they want to raise their puppy and find a school that offers training that compliments your dog. read more

Used recently created "Walkabout" program. Basically off leash dog walks. Good start but this company is obviously trying to do too much and does not have a grip on each day. We were only offered Tuesday/Thursday to begin with as they don't have enough dogs in the NW. Fair enough. Picked up my Westie on those days for over a month always at 1015-1045. That time worked for our dog so she was not left inside too long. April 1 I I am about to go to a business meeting. 1050 am no pick up of my dog. Call office. Told the dog walker left 45 minutes ago. Confirmed my dog is on the list, told yes. Leave and go to my meeting. Come home to pick up files at 1230 and my dog is still at home. Call office 3 times no answer. Cancel my next meeting and take my dog myself for a walk. Dog walker shows up at 1 calls my wife who tells her the dog is with me on a walk and says schedule was changed. No communication on this, incorrect information given at my original phone call ask yourself if you want to trust a company that does not have enough dogs to walk five days a week and they can't get it right twice a week. Talked to a director of operations (are you kidding me for dog walking?) hear back from owner after a very frustrated and angry call to the business explaining my messed up day. Their reaction - we don't want to walk your dog anymore. Yeah like if I was gone all day I would trust you to do that anyway? Not like between the owner, receptionist and "director of operations" they don't have enough people to communicate and not mess up your day and your schedule however important it may be. read more