Clarity Canine & Equine, LLC

Clarity Canine & Equine prides itself on customer relations.  We treat you and your dog with dignity, respect, and kindness.

Van understands and is familiar with a variety of methods for training dogs and horses.  But he adheres strictly to the principles, techniques, and philosophy of Clicker Training developed by Karen Pryor.  Clicker Training is the only training method based on scientific principles.   We use the clicker as the foundation for educating all our dogs and horses.  If you are considering Clicker Training for your dog or horse, Clarity Canine & Equine are the trainers for you!

Van conducts Private Lessons, Off-leash Group classes, and Board Training. 

Board Training is for dogs who have had at least two private lessons or who have completed a 6-week introductory class.  In addition, dogs must meet the following requirements:
Must be spayed or neutered
Must not be aggressive
Must be crate-trained

Look closely at the pictures of our boarding kennel.  You will find no concrete and no chain-link fencing.  With direction from EarthScape Designs, LLC , we created a naturalistic garden .  It's a place your dog can relax and enjoy during its stay at Panangelium Farm. 

The kennels consist of two 5'x10' runs and two 4'x5' indoor, climate controlled pens.  Your dog will have access to a one acre field for exercise.  And best of all, we never board more than two dogs at time.  So, you can be sure your dog will receive the attention it deserves.
Good girl, Sandy!
Good girl gone wild!
Crab eagerly awaits his cue.
This is how your dogs should respond when  they hear the word, "Come."
Email: claritycanine@bellsouth.net          Phone: 843-556-0782   
Crab and Sandy in one of our two boarding kennels.
Crab and Sandy in one of our two boarding kennels.
Van works with his chickens and his dog, Crab, together without worry.
A tufted titmouse eating safflower from a feeder adjacent to our kennel.
One of the many isolated trails your dog will get to explore during a stay for board training.
Off-leash Group Classes (by reservation only)

When: 2nd Saturday of every month  (the second Saturday of October is the 13th)
Time: 10:00 a.m. - Noon
Where: 5743 Sauldam Rd, Ravenel SC -- home to Clarity Canine & Equine
Cost: $15.00 per class (pay as you go)
Prerequisites: Your dog must have completed private lessons or be evaluated by Van before attending off-leash classes
YOU MUST MAKE A RESERVATION: You must reserve a spot in advance by calling 556-0782 or by emailing claritycanine@bellsouth.net

Directions:
From West Ashley and Charleston
From the intersection of Savannah Hwy and I-526:
Take Savannah Hwy south out of Charleston.
As you leave Charleston, you will go through an area known as “Red Top” where you will see Red Top Feed and Tack, Dodge’s General Store, and a Kentucky Fried Chicken.
Just after you pass through Red Top, you will cross Rantowles Creek.
¼ mile after Rantowles Creek, turn right on Davison Rd (it is marked with a sign for Poplar Grove). 
Go 5.1 miles and take a left on Hyde Park.
Go 1.2 miles and turn left on Davis Rd.
Go ¼ mile and turn left on Sauldam Rd.
Our house is ¼ mile on the right.

From Summerville:
If your are coming from near Dorchester Rd, Bacon’s Bridge Rd, or Old Orangeburg Rd:
Take Hwy 165 (Bacon’s Bridge Rd) south toward Ravenel.  After you cross Hwy 61, you will go 8.4 miles before arriving at a stop sign.
At stop sign, turn left.  That is still Hwy 165.
Take next left (about ¾ mile) onto County Line Rd.
Go 4.8 miles and turn right on Hyde Park (it is a very sharp turn, take it wide if you are pulling a trailer).
Go 1.2 miles and turn left on Davis Rd.
Go ¼ mile and turn left on Sauldam Rd.
Our house is ¼ mile on the right.
Private Lessons
Some dogs, just like some people, learn best and benefit most from individual attention.  If you or your dog have very particular needs, then we recommend private lessons conducted in your home.  Private lessons can be of great benefit to the dog and to the owner.  In most cases, after a series of private lessons, the dog and handler then take part in Off-leash Group Classes.
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Become a member of the
CLARITY CLUB
THE CLARITY CLUB

Any current or past client, or any business owner who makes a successful referral to Clarity Canine & Equine will become a member of THE CLARITY CLUB and reap these benefits:

  • 3 off-leash group classes
  • 3 days and 2 nights of free boarding in every calendar year
DEMONSTRATION  VIDEOS
The following videos are not meant to be instructional.  They are demonstraions.  For lessons, please call or email me.

Dealing with distractions
Teaching a reliable recall