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The Clever Hound Dog Training

We offer private and group dog training online and in Mohnton, PA.
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08/24/2024

Alice and I would like to thank everyone who was so understanding about rescheduled lessons this week. The youngest Clever Hounds were born yesterday and everyone is doing well.

08/23/2024

Did you know that Search and Rescue dogs need to pass the Canine Good Citizen test as part of the certification process? Congratulations to Deb and Ivan!

08/22/2024

Congratulations to Ginger for completing private training and earning her Canine Good Citizen and Novice Trick Dog titles!

08/21/2024

Congratulations to the latest Clever Dog graduates!

08/20/2024

The Early Fall 2024 schedule is available at www.cleverhounddogtraining.com/group-classes and some classes are starting soon. You can register online for Clever Dog class or email Megan at [email protected] with any questions or to register for other classes.

There is limited space available in the Clever Dog classes that begin on August 29 and September 23. Monday evening class is likely to fill very soon, so don't miss out.

A limited number of evening scent work spots are available for the classes that begin in August. These spots don't open up very often, so this is a great opportunity if you can't attend daytime classes.

Introduction to Agility will be offered again in January 2025. Preference will be given to successful graduates of Advanced Clever Dog and this class will only be open to dog and handler teams who have completed Clever Dog class. No exceptions will be made to this policy.

Private lessons are available on Zoom and at Godfreys on Thursdays and Fridays. These lessons typically fill in advance, but a few openings are available for Fall 2024. Private lessons are the best option for dogs who are not comfortable in the presence of other dogs or for working on specific behavior challenges.

For more information and updates on the adventures of the Clever Hounds, follow us on social media or check out our latest blog post at https://clancypbgv.com/blog/vlog-bees-temperament-evaluation/.

08/18/2024

Congratulations to the latest Rally class graduates!

08/17/2024

Congratulations to the latest Rally class graduates!

08/16/2024

Congratulations to the latest Scent Work class graduates!

08/15/2024

Congratulations to the latest Scent Work class graduates!

08/14/2024

Congratulations to the latest Scent Work class graduates!

08/13/2024

Congratulations to Missy and Loki for earning their AKC Scent Work Master title!

08/10/2024

Congratulations to the Tuesday evening scent work graduates!

08/09/2024

Congratulations to the Tuesday afternoon scent work graduates!

08/08/2024

Scent Work classes had a beach party this week. They searched the beach toys, avoided snack and mimic distractions, and had a soundtrack provided by The Beach Boys for their container searches.

08/07/2024

Clever Hound About Town class had a great time at Broadcasting Square last week.

08/06/2024

Sorry for the last minute decision- I was hoping to have agility today but it’s too hot so classes are cancelled.

Scent work classes will still be held. Agility students, please confirm that you got the message.

08/06/2024

The Clever Dog class scheduled to begin on August 8 at 11 am has been postponed until August 29. Space is still available in this class. The group class schedule is available at www.cleverhounddogtraining.com/group-classes. The registration link for Clever Dog class is https://go.cleverhounddogtraining.com/clever-dog-calendar.

07/30/2024

Congratulations to the Clever Hound About Town graduates! All of the students in this class earned their Urban Canine Good Citizen titles.

07/29/2024

Congratulations to Saana, Duncan, Hadley, and Maris for earning your AKC Community Canine titles!

07/28/2024

Congratulations to the Rally Master class graduates!

07/27/2024

Congratulations to the Advanced Clever Dog graduates! 10 month old Bear earned his Canine Good Citizen title during class.

07/26/2024

Congratulations to the Friday evening Scent Work Class Graduates!

07/20/2024

Clever Hounds Junior Staffer Bee supervised some lessons yesterday.

07/19/2024

Clever Hound About Town class practiced outdoor dining and had some great tacos in West Reading last night.

07/13/2024

Elevator safety is an important skill that students learn in Clever Hound About Town class.

07/12/2024

The Clever Hound About Town students took their AKC Community Canine test in the very challenging environment of Cabelas last night. Congratulations to the 4 teams who passed the test!

07/11/2024

The Late Summer 2024 schedule is available at www.cleverhounddogtraining.com/group-classes and some classes are starting soon. You can register online for Clever Dog class or email Megan at [email protected] with any questions or to register for other classes.

The start date for Clever Hound About Town was pushed back to July 17 because of weather. There is still space available in this class, as well as the Advanced Clever Dog class that begins on July 31. Both of these classes are a lot of fun and are a great way for Clever Dog graduates to brush up your dog's skills or continue their training.

A limited number of evening scent work spots are available for the classes that begin in August. These spots don't open up very often, so this is a great opportunity if you can't attend daytime classes.

Drop in Canine Good Citizen and Trick Dog testing will be available on July 24 at 6:45 pm at Godfreys. A limited number of spaces are available, so email today to reserve your spot.

The Rocky Creek Scent Work Club of Lancaster County is hosting a C-Wags Scent Work trial on Friday July 26, an AKC Scent Work Trial on July 27, and a CPE Scent Sport trial on Sunday July. Friday's trial is at Rocky Creek Dog Agility and the weekend trials are held at the air conditioned Ephrata Recreation Center. Openings are available all 3 days. We will also be offered Canine Good Citizen and Trick Dog testing on Saturday and Scent Work fun runs on Sunday. See the trial schedule at www.rockycreekdogagility.com for more information.

For more information and updates on the adventures of the Clever Hounds, follow us on social media or check out our latest blog post at https://clancypbgv.com/blog/a-day-in-the-life-of-6-week-old-bee/.

07/11/2024

Congratulations to Katlyn and Koda for earning your Canine Good Citizen!

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Videos

Cara’s weave pole session from today. I know a lot of people train weaves younger and progress faster, but I like to wait until growth plates are likely to be closed and take my time building understanding and independence. We started in early April and have 6 poles closed now. Next steps are to add more poles, move the start platform back and eventually fade the Pet Tutor. My goal is for her agility debut to be next year’s specialty, so we have plenty of time. #realpbgv #cleverhounddogtraining

Silk ran clean on both premier and regular standard today at the NAC. We don’t have a video of her running with David Esherick in standard, but here’s premier. #australianshepherd #handling360 #akcagility #cleverhounddogtraining

Spice had a really good time on the first day of the NAC. She was pretty wound up from 3 days of travel and took a few liberties on the premier course this morning but made up for it with a really nice standard run. Since we‘ve been focusing on distance work for FAST, I need to remember to pay closer attention to off course options with her. The highlight of the day for Spice was learning that after a long shortage, dehydrated rabbit ears are once again available from Wild at Heart. #realpbgv #cleverhounddogtraining #handling360 #akcagility

Spice made it a perfect Invitational with this jumpers run. Not sure where we’ll end up in the standings, but I wouldn’t change anything about any of her runs. Love my 🎃Spice-girl❤️. #realpbgv #cleverhounddogtraining #handling360 #akcagility

Here’s another Cara training video from this week, introducing “around”. #realpbgv #cleverhounddogtraining

Spice hit an agility milestone today with her 50th premier standard Q, which means we are officially done with premier. Someone pointed out that her time of 50.50 was perfect for the occasion. Yes, her face is full of burrs- she did that this morning and I only had time to remove the ones blocking her vision. #realpbgv #cleverhounddogtraining #handling360 #akcagility

Here’s another Cara training video- this time we’re working on middle. #realpbgv #cleverhounddogtraining

This video won’t be very exciting if you don’t do scent work, but today was the first time I saw a definite head snap at odor from 13 week old Cara. She was working for her lunch, so there’s some eating time at each hide. The hide is a cocktail of the 5 odors we encounter in competition, not paired with food. #realpbgv #cleverhounddogtraining

Some tracking with Cara. #realpbgv #cleverhounddogtraining

Not the best camera angle, but this is 10 week old Cara’s introduction to scent work odor. The hide is a cocktail of the 5 odors we train nestled between 2 colanders. I’m clicking when I hear her inhale with her head in the colander. Will repeat this for a few days before splitting out the individual odors and starting easy container searches. #realpbgv #cleverhounddogtraining

Finnegan’s morning walk. #realpbgv #cleverhounddogtraining #preservationbreeder

Morning walk with Cara and Jameson. #realpbgv #cleverhounddogtraining #preservationbreeder

How we introduce the crate to 5 week old puppies. #realpbgv #cleverhounddogtraining #preservationbreeder

The puppies are exploring their musical talents. #realpbgv #cleverhounddogtraining #preservationbreeder

Spice’s hybrid run from today #realpbgv #cleverhounddogtraining #handling360 #akcnac

Gromit also came through for his fans with a premier standard Q today #realpbgv #cleverhounddogtraining #handling360 #akcnac

Silk will run with David Esherick for the rest of the weekend, but she and I got to have some fun in premier standard today. #australianshepherd #cleverhounddogtraining #handling360 #akcnac