Dog Training Classes

We offer a variety of group dog training classes at The Heritage Humane Society

Sydney Warner

BS, ABCDT, Dip.CBST, IAABC-ADT, Elite FFCP

  • Bachelor of Science in Psychology
  • Animal Behavior College Certified Dog Trainer
  • Companion Animal Sciences Institute (CASI) Diploma of Canine Behavior Science and Technology
  • International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants Accredited Dog Trainer
  • Fear Free Certified Professional (Elite)
  • Educator for Family Paws Parent Education
  • Low Stress Handling (Silver)
  • Karen Pryor Puppy Start Right Instructor

Sydney Warner is the owner, lead behavior consultant and trainer of Clever Critters. She has worked with dogs since 2010 and achieved her first certification in 2012. Sydney had the incredible opportunity to be mentored by an Associate Certified Applied Animal Behaviorist for two years before taking over Clever Critters from her in 2014. Since then, Sydney has achieved many certifications and her Bachelor of Science in psychology with a focus on animal behavior.

Class Descriptions

Companion Dog:
  • Companion Dog 2 builds off of the skills learned in Companion Dog 1. We’ll continue to work on teaching effective communication between you and your dog while progressing known skills and learning new ones. This course is intended for adult dogs, though adolescent dogs may attend. Skills include stationing, recall, loose leash walking, and more!
  • Minimum four dog and handler teams. Class size maximum of 6. 
    • Dogs 2+ years old. For adolescent dogs, registrants can reach out directly to Clever Critters to discuss if this class is the right fit for their needs. 
Companion Dog 2:
  • Companion Dog 2 builds off of the skills learned in Companion Dog 1. We’ll continue to work on teaching effective communication between you and your dog while progressing known skills and learning new ones. This course is intended for adult dogs, though adolescent dogs may attend. Skills include stationing, recall, loose leash walking, and more!
  • Minimum four dog and handler teams. Class size maximum of 6. 
    • Dogs 2+ years old. For adolescent dogs, registrants can reach out directly to Clever Critters to discuss if this class is the right fit for their needs. 
Trick Training For Fun:
  • Trick Training for Fun is more than just teaching fun tricks to your dog. It is a great bonding experience, builds confidence, and teaches your dog body awareness, which is beneficial in many different situations. Trick Training for Fun is for any learning level. Handlers should be able to work with their dogs independently on skills. The instructor will provide one-on-one assistance with the trick you have chosen that best fits your dog’s abilities and desires. Tricks may include targeting, wave, spin and turn, rollover, and more!
  • Minimum four dog and handler teams. Class size maximum of 6. 
    • Dogs 6 months and older
Puppy Preschool:
  • Puppy Preschool is a great start to building a happy and healthy relationship with your new puppy! We will teach you and your puppies the foundation skills to help them navigate the human world. Throughout the course, we will be troubleshooting normal puppy behaviors like housetraining and mouthing and introduce the basics of how to teach your puppy what you want them to do. All skills will focus on your puppy’s abilities and emotional well-being. Skills include relaxation, independence, handling, recall, and, of course, how to appropriately socialize with dogs and people!
    • Dogs 6 months and older