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About
I spent my entire childhood owning many types of dogs. From labs to Shih Tzus to old English sheepdogs, I got to witness many different types of temperaments. In 2013, I joined the military and began working with Marine Corps military working dogs. I fell in love with watching the way I could mold a puppy into anything I wanted using basic psychology! In 2016 I got my own dog and the two of us began exploring training methods outside of our military experience.
From the start of my canine education, I have had the opportunity to work with MWDs, attend a large number of seminars covering everything from marker training to advanced detection techniques, and attend many different dog training programs well known around the world.
Since 2016, I have 1-on-1 trained well over 1000 dogs in behaviors ranging from puppy obedience to aggression issues to service animals! Because I have studied psychology and animal psychology, I use a balanced training method.
Send me a message so we can schedule a free phone consultation to assess your dog’s training needs!
All deposits paid for training are non refundable if appointment is cancelled within 24 hours of appointment time
Overview
Hired 48 times
Serves Atlanta, IN
Background checked
5 employees
12 years in business
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2023
2022
Services offered
Dog training package
Dog size
Extra Small (1 - 15 lbs)
Small (16 - 25 lbs)
Medium (26 - 40 lbs)
Large (41 - 70 lbs)
Dog training type
Private lessons
Board and train
Projects and media
Projects and media
Reviews
Customers rated this pro highly for responsiveness, work quality, and professionalism.
Very good 4.6
28 reviews
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Shelby S.
Jun 17, 2022
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Clay was an absolute necessity for my puppy Silas. He helped tremendously with teaching myself how to do basic training and much more. Amazing rates and flexibility for scheduling! Would highly recommend to anyone who needs a little or a lot of assistance with training!! Thank you Clay!
Details: 1 - 2 years old • Extra large (70+ lbs) • Private lessons • General obedience training • Leash pulling • Barking • Digging • Chewing • Destructive behavior • Crate training • My home, venue, etc. • At the pro’s location
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Jamie B.
Mar 9, 2022
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Hired on Thumbtack
I really appreciate Clay coming to work with my puppy. He took the time to talk through each of my questions, gave me clear instructions on what to practice until our next session, and made me and my puppy feel very comfortable! Very impressed! Can’t wait to see where my puppy is in a few months!
Details: 0 - 6 months old • Small (16 - 25 lbs) • Private lessons • Puppy training • Leash pulling • House training • Barking • Biting • Chewing • Crate training • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.
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Katie S.
May 17, 2022
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Hired on Thumbtack
Clay had a lot to offer. He was intuitive to my puppy and myself. He had a lot of experience and intelligence on trainingdogs. I could see immediate results. I highly recommend Elite Standard K9 for dog/puppy training and plan to use him again if the need is necessary.
Details: 6 - 12 months old • Small (16 - 25 lbs) • Private lessons • Puppy training • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.
Greenside Canine's reply
Thank you so much Katie, it was a pleasure working with you two! And of course, just like I said during our lesson, if you ever have any questions feel free to contact me!
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Amanda C.
Jun 27, 2022
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Hired on Thumbtack
Clay is terrific. We noticed a difference in our puppy after the first training. He is really helping us to get our puppy trained and does a really great job of helping us understand the behaviors and needs of our puppy so we understand why it’s important to be consistent and implement the tools he is teaching us. I either highly recommend Clay!
Details: 6 - 12 months old • Medium (26 - 40 lbs) • Private lessons • Puppy training • House training • Digging • Chewing • Destructive behavior • My home, venue, etc.
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Catherine K.
Jul 1, 2022
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Hired on Thumbtack
I’ve only had 2 classes with Clay and I can tell such a difference in my dog, Jim! Jim is a 7yr old Brittany who used to pull me on our walks. I told Clay I wanted to be able to get him leash trained and get him to the point I can talk him more places with me. Jim doesn’t pull me now and I’m excited to see how his progress at the end of all his training. I would recommend the services Clay offers!
Details: 2 - 10 years old • Large (41 - 70 lbs) • Private lessons • General obedience training • Leash pulling • Digging • Destructive behavior • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.
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Clayborn Ford
FAQs
What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
All of our fees for different training programs are outline on our website at greensidecanine.com
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
I offer a free phone consultation to get to know yours and your puppy’s needs! From there we will schedule a time for me to visit and begin shaping your dog into a perfect pet
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
Military working dog training with 10 years of experience with puppy obedience/off leash obedience/service animals/behavior modification