Clever Critters, LLC

Our Goals

Reduce stress for pet and people alike
Improve communication between you and your pet. Strengthen the human-animal bond
Train YOU to train your pet! Teach you skills in observing animal behavior, behavior modification, and training that you can use for the rest of your life! Clever Critters trainers can address behavior problems and provide personalized training in the following areas

. LIFE SKILLS
Puppy & Kitten Socialization
Puppy & Kitten Manners
Basic Manners
Intermediate Manners
Advanced Manners

PROBLEM PREVENTION
Enrichment
Low Stress at the Vet & Groomer
New Pet Introduction
Baby Preparation & Introduction
Separation Anxiety
Resource Guarding

PROBLEM SOLVING
Fear, Anxiety, Stress (FAS)
Destruction: Chewing, Digging, Scratching, and more
House Soiling, Litterbox Aversion
Reactivity: Jumping, Barking, and more
Over-excitement, Rough Play, Nipping
Separation Anxiety

AGGRESSION
Toward Other Animals
Inter-household Aggression
Toward People*
*For cases involving human-directed aggression, a virtual or phone consultation may be required for safety measures prior to the first in-home visit. NON-COMPETITIVE CANINE SPORTS
Agility
Nosework

Service Location
Services are provided in your home or on-site. We assess and treat unwanted behavior where it is happening. Examples of on-site work include working with you and your pet while on a walk, at a park or at the veterinarian's office. We can also provide virtual consultations for any behavior concerns. Service Area
Clever Critters serves the Hampton Roads area of Virginia including Yorktown, Newport News, Poquoson, Seaford, Hampton, Portsmouth, Norfolk, Chesapeake, and Virginia Beach. We serve some areas of Williamsburg, Gloucester, Isle of Wight, Suffolk, Smithfield, , and Carrollton. Species Served
Dogs and cats of all ages, breeds, and temperaments. Other species of pets on a case by case basis.