Clever K9 Dog Training is based in Wilmington, North Carolina. Marjorie Evans and Joseph LaCapria practice ,"Train with your brain, not pain"(Pat Miller).

Marjorie Evans Trainer/Instructor

Marji grew up on a farm and has loved and trained both horses and dogs her whole life.  She lives with her family in Wilmington, NC and is a Certified Professional  Dog Trainer and holds two AKC Rally Titles. RN, RA. Training is based on positive, caring reinforced instruction to facilitate a strong long lasting relationship between you and your companion.

She structures Basic and Advance Obedience Classes in order for clients to pass AKC Star Puppy,Canine Good Citizen and additional  certification tests.  Additionally, If you are having behavior, motivation or other issues with your dog  please call for a private or group lesson today!

While not training Marji can be found on her boat or working out at the gym.

Education includes

Connie Cleveland Seminar June 2015

"Dogs are problem Solvers"

Member :

APDT,CCPDT

Pet Tech First Aid CPR 2015

B.A. Business/Economics UCSC 2010.

Joseph LaCapria Trainer/Instructor

Joseph born and raised in West Texas is the son of a Professor and a Teacher. He served and is a former Marine and disabled Veteran. He worked with a diplomatic security team to protect people. He witnessed first hand how his fellow marines utilized military working K9's to search for explosives in Iraq to keep them all safe.  His qualifications stem from his natural ability to communicate with dogs and a compassion for animals.  Joe translates to clients the training needed to facilitate successful results for their companion to become a joy to bring everywhere they want with ease and confidence .

 He  settled in Wilmington, N.C. where he bought a house and lives with  Mr.Jones a “stray” Joe picked up on the street and treated for heartworms. After he recovered Joseph trained “Mr.Jones” to be his Service dog . In addition to Mr.Jones, Joe share's his home with 4 cats, Ladybird, Charlie, Hopper, and Gizmo. There is no lack of love or compassion for animals in this big hearted man.

Pet Tech/First Aid Canine CPR 2015