WHO WE ARE
Happy Dog Institute is a Dog Training & Behavior Consulting Company located in Olympia, Washington. We use 100% positive reinforcement, reward-based methods.
Emma Holly, MS, CPDT-KA | Behavior Consultant
Emma was born with a passion for animals. Following her dream, she obtained her Masters in Animal Behavior & Welfare from the University of Edinburgh, Scotland. Emma is dedicated to turning around even the most challenging behavioral problems, and helping you become more confident in your training skills and understanding of your dog’s behavior. She pushes dogs to achieve and learn more using positive training methods. Contact us!
Heather Ringwood | Director of Training
Heather’s heart, love, and training focus is in having fun with her dogs. She has a degree in dog training & business where she studied dog behavior and canine history. Heather went on after college to train assistance dogs for the hearing impaired and has trained her own dogs in a variety of training areas. Heather also coaches and trains people. She is committed to working with you and your dog to be successful in meeting your training goals. Contact us!
Together, Heather and Emma make a team of innovative and goal-orientated instructors. Positive outcomes, success and confidence are their priority.
Happy Dog Institute creates happier dogs and happier people. We are here to solve behavior problems, cultivate and sustain bonds, socialize dogs and build confidence through positive reinforcement.
At Happy Dog Institute, we want to help you develop a bond and have a great time with your canine partner. Our focus is on your success. The low number of students per class and one on one instruction helps to create this success. Through encouragement, support and a watchful eye, Happy Dog Institute will help you to acknowledge and encourage your dog’s great behaviors.
We have built our lessons to act as building blocks. Each lesson, class or training experience builds on the next for maximum learning, at any age. We use 100% positive training methods using operant conditioning and clicker training.
We have classes ranging from home obedience and manners to socialization, agility and behavior modification. Feel free to contact us with any questions, or come by to observe a class. We are happy to discuss your training needs and customize a program for you.
We look forward to seeing you and your dog soon.
