My Clever Canine

Don't live in Northern California? No problem, we offer online/virtual coaching lessons.

Board & Train Programs
Serving Northern California
from

San Francisco Bay area to the
Greater Sacramento area and beyond ...

Solano, Yolo, Sacramento,
El Dorado, Placer, Contra Costa, Napa, Sonoma, Marin, Alameda,
San Francisco

Motivation - Balance - Structure - Leadership

The best time to start training your dog is NOW! We start puppies as young as eight weeks old . Starting good habits right from the start will prevent common behavior problems from ever developing. The earlier we can start training, the smoother training will go. Puppies can be enrolled in puppy camp as early as 8 weeks old.

Already have an out of control dog at home? Any dog at any age can be trained using our proven methods that are both fair to the dog and easy for the owner to understand.

Thinking about adding a new dog or puppy to your family? Let our experienced trainers help take the stress out of finding the right canine companion for your family.

We are your guide through the sometimes overwhelming world of all things canine.

Puppy Training

Puppies are a lot of work! They need frequent potty breaks, plenty of playtime, and training on basic commands. They need safe exposure to new people, places, and things. They need to learn how to tolerate handling for grooming and veterinary visits. They need to learn that couches and shoes aren't chew toys. All of these things are very time consuming and non-negotiable if you want to end up with a happy, socialized and well-mannered dog. Let our experienced trainers take the stress out of new puppy ownership. We can help you prevent many common behavior issues from ever starting.

Off-Leash Dog Training

Off-leash freedom is just around the corner! Give your dog a more fulfilled life by opening up greater freedoms for your four legged friend. Off-leash hiking, camping, and play will open up a whole new world for both you and your dog. Through fair, safe, and effective methods our trainers will help you and your dog discover an even deeper and more meaningful relationship. Our off-leash training camp is nationally recognized for it's effectiveness and thoroughness. We take our time so both you and your dog have a thorough understanding of off-leash control.

Aggressive Dog Training Is your dog's aggressive behavior stopping you from having visitor? Are you afraid that your dog may hurt another person or dog? Have you worked with other trainers without success? Are you at your wit's end? Don't give up yet, we can help. Training for aggressive dogs is very serious business and requires knowledge that only comes with years of experience and education. Our comprehensive behavior modification program is a life changing experience for many owners of dogs with aggressive behaviors. Our unique approach combines a board and train program with owner education to literally transform the relationship you have with your dog.

Anxious / Fearful Dogs

Are you and your dog suffering because of their fearful or anxious behavior? Let our experienced behavior modification trainers help you get to the root of your dog's fear and anxiety. We can help relieve both you and your dog's stress through our intensive behavior modification retreat . Much like cognitive behavioral therapy in humans, we can help change your dog's emotional response to things that have previously caused fear, stress, and anxiety. We will teach you how to understand your dog's triggers and effectively work through them so you and your dog can have a lifetime of success.

Dog / Leash Reactivity

Do you dread taking your dog for a walk because your normally sweet, well-mannered pooch turns into a growling, snarling, lunging mess? Do you walk late at night or early in the morning to avoid other people because you are embarrassed by your dog's on-leash behavior? We can help! Leash reactivity is a frustrating but common behavior in dogs. This behavior can steam from frustration, fear, anxiety or even true aggression. We will help get to the root of the problem and change the behavior from the inside out. Our program also focuses on your education so that you feel less anxious and more confident when walking your pet.

Virtual / Online Training
A well trained dog is an absolute treasure. Gain a deeper understanding of your dog and develop the relationship you've always dreamed of. Stop being embarrassed by your dog's out of control behavior. Put an end to unwanted behaviors like pulling on leash, jumping on guests, bolting out of doors, chewing, and much more. Through our world-renowned training system, we will transform your dog into a well behaved companion and teach you to communicate with them more effectively.

IGP / Schutzhund Training

We are also home to the world-renowned Hell’s Kitchen Schutzhund Club. Our club members have won numerous national championships and have competed in world events. Our own Tim Cutterson has won 2 national championships, been on four world teams and placed 6th in the world in 2019. Our training system has helped numerous teams win championships and compete at top levels. We help all types of dog owners and handlers! Whether you’re a complete beginner or an experienced handler, if you are interested in learning something new and fun, this might be a great fit for your dog!

Seminars / Workshops

Our team conducts workshops and seminars all across the country. We educate a wide variety of dog enthusiasts ranging from everyday pet owners to high level competition handlers and professional dog trainers. We cover a divers topics such as competitive obedience, Schutzhund/IGP, behavior modification, and train the trainer courses. If you are an individual or organization and are interested in hosting a seminar, please contact us for more information.

Our system has proven results!

Founders Amy and Tim have competed at and won numerous national and international championships. Check out their bios to learn more! Aside from the dozens of other competitive handlers they have coached to win championships, they have also helped troves of everyday dog owners live a more healthy, balanced lifestyle with their 4-legged friends. Our system is designed to help dogs of any age, breed or temperament. Contact us today and take the first step to a more balanced relationship with your dog.