Engaged Minds. Skilled Bodies. Confident Teams.

Science-based coaching for driven, thoughtful dogs and the humans who love them — building emotional stability, reliable skills, and strong foundations for everyday life and sport.

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For Thoughtful, Committed Teams

Training is a process — and meaningful change requires consistency, curiosity, and follow-through.

You’re in the right place if:

• Your dog is bright, driven, and sometimes a little “too much” — and you want guidance that channels that energy thoughtfully.

• You’re building agility foundations (or thinking about it) and want to start with clarity and structure.

• You care about emotional stability as much as performance.

• You value science-based training and are willing to practice between sessions.

• You see training as a partnership built over time.

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How We Work

At CleverDog, training is about more than behavior change — it’s about building understanding.

We believe driven dogs don’t need to be suppressed.
They need clarity. Structure. Thoughtful guidance.

Our work is rooted in:

• Emotional stability before performance
• Clear, consistent communication
• Foundations that support long-term growth
• Partnership built through trust and practice

Progress is steady. Skills are layered intentionally. And both dog and human are supported throughout the process.

We help driven dogs channel their intensity into clarity and skill — because confident teams aren’t created through pressure, they’re built through clarity.

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Meet Your Coach

I’m Hannah Brunner, founder of CleverDog.

I’m drawn to intense, thinking dogs — the ones who are brilliant, sensitive, and sometimes a little overwhelming. These dogs don’t need pressure or suppression. They need clarity, structure, and guidance that supports who they are.

As a Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner (KPA-CTP), my work is grounded in science-based behavior principles and ongoing professional study. I focus first on emotional stability and clear communication, because skill without regulation doesn’t hold.

For teams building toward agility or performance, I integrate thoughtful foundation work that develops both mental steadiness and physical skill.

My goal is steady progress, strong foundations, and confident partnership — for both ends of the leash.

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Ways to Work Together

Behavior & Emotional Stability

For driven dogs who struggle with overstimulation, reactivity, or big feelings. We focus on clarity, regulation, and durable skills that hold up in real life.

Foundation Skills & Everyday Reliability

Structured training for focus, leash skills, impulse control, recall, and thoughtful engagement — building strong foundations that support confident companionship.

Agility Foundations & Performance

For teams building sport skills the right way — developing mental steadiness, physical awareness, and technical precision from the ground up.

Private coaching is individualized to your dog’s needs — whether we are working on emotional stability, foundational life skills, or early performance training.

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Getting Started

Lasting change isn’t rushed. It’s built.

1. Submit an Inquiry

A brief conversation to understand your goals, your dog’s temperament, and whether we’re a good fit to work together.
2. Strategy Session

This in-depth A 90-minute session allows us to assess your dog in context, establish priorities, and implement foundational skills. You’ll leave with a structured plan and clear next steps.
3. Ongoing Coaching

Through progressive sessions and guided practice, we layer skills intentionally — building emotional stability, reliability, and confidence over time.