The Clever Canine LLC

The Clever Canine LLC is a dog training business in Reedsville, West Virginia, run by Kristin Snider. Kristin holds the Certified Professional Dog Trainer, Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA) credential and Fear Free certification. They are a member of the Pet Professional Guild, whose members commit to training without shock, prong or choke collars. Services include private lessons, group classes, behavior consulting and dog sports and tricks.

At a glance

• Trainer: Kristin Snider
• Credentials: CPDT-KA · Fear Free · PPG member
• Approach: Positive reinforcement (reward-based)
• Services: Private lessons, group classes, behavior consulting, dog sports and tricks
• Location: Reedsville, West Virginia

What this means for a Frenchie

Many French Bulldogs are vocal and pushy with other dogs. Punishing that tends to make reactivity worse, not better. A reward-based behavior consultant uses gradual exposure to change how your dog feels about triggers, rather than just quieting the barking. Start with our reward-based French Bulldog training guide.

Sources: the Pet Professional Guild member directory, checked October 2026. We show credentials as the trainer lists them in the Pet Professional Guild directory. Confirm current services and prices with the trainer before booking.