Clever Canines Training

10/12/2026

🐾 Our Next Set of Group Classes Starts the Week of November 3! 🐾

We’re excited to offer three great options for dogs and puppies of different ages and training levels:

🐶 Behavioural Essentials 1 — Beginner
📅 Tuesdays, starting November 3
⏰ 6:00–7:00 PM
📆 6-week session
Perfect for beginners and dogs who are just getting started with their training.

🐕 Behavioural Essentials 2 — Advanced
📅 Tuesdays, starting November 3
⏰ 7:15–8:15 PM
A great next step for dogs ready to build on their foundational skills and take their training further.

🐾 Puppy Kindergarten
📅 Wednesdays, starting November 4
⏰ 7:15–8:15 PM
📆 6-week session
Designed specifically for puppies 12–18 weeks of age. A great opportunity to build foundational skills and develop good habits from the start!

Spaces are limited; grab your spot here🐾 https://clevercaninestraining.ca/group-classes/

Dog Training in the Sault Ste. Marie! We offer Private Lessons and Obedience Classes for both puppies and adult dogs with any training issue

10/11/2026

YES!

10/10/2026

I stress this constantly in our classes. The way you hold your leash can make ALL the difference in your outings.

10/08/2026

One of our favourites!

10/07/2026

Shift your mindset

10/06/2026

Be kind and considerate.

10/05/2026

Remember! When you get to the point when your dog can 'do it at home', you are ready to take it on the road. It's important to practice around different distractions and in different locations while you are learning a new skill. Start in a quiet location, but once they get it start to add in distractions and challenges to cement the concept!

10/04/2026

You want to have your dog off lead, but they won't come back when you call them?

Maybe they're a brand-new dog, a foster, a teenage puppy who has suddenly had their brain replaced by a turnip and forgotten everything you’ve taught them, a dog who can't resist chasing...and maybe catching...other critters, a dog who is liable to start a brawl with other dogs for the sheer thrill of it, a dog who is pretty spooky and will bolt if they get a fright. Whatever the reason you, you certainly wouldn’t bet money on them coming back when you call them. Enter: Longlines and the Magic of Management.

Longlines attached to a well fitted harness allow your dog relative freedom, while being safely attached to you. Yes, it's a compromise, it’s not quite the same as hooning around off lead, and you'll need to use your common sense when the time and place is to use one. Think a quiet reserve or the beach vs. the footpath.

You can keep everyone safe and allow your dog to sniff and wander, while preventing them from doing things we’d rather they didn’t (like dashing off after those sheep, rushing over to that group of dogs in the distance, or crashing that picnic) and learning that it pays to stick close to you.

10/03/2026

Be clear with the information you give.