Happy Dog Testimonials

I love this facility and the trainers! My dog needs lots of mental stimulation and the classes here have given me so many tools to work with her and help her learn. She got her AKC novice trick dog title at a workshop, and we are currently doing a sports sampler class which has been great for learning what Jinx does or doesn't enjoy. Highly recommend!

-Jules K

As a Licensed Veterinary Technician who’s school focused a lot on animal behavior, positive counter-conditioning, and cooperative care for our on campus animals it was really nice to be able to find a facility that has similar values. It was also oddly difficult to find a facility that is up to date on the AVSAB Position Statement On Puppy Socialization, several other trainers turned us away telling us to return when our puppy was fully vaccinated which is also when the most important socialization window closes. Working with reactive dogs and adopting two adult dogs with different behavior issues it was very important for us to jump start on socialization with our new puppy. I am so glad we found you all! It was great to hear things from a different perspective and my partner was able to hear information from someone other than myself for once. Besides all the expected normal puppy stuff it was nice to hear Paul coach on body language, advocating for our dogs, breed specific tendencies, managing reactivity, and vet handling and so much more. I will be recommending this facility to my clients and will probably be back for workshops with Bisky and probably another puppy in the next year or two.

-Jennifer H

I’m so glad we found Happy Dog Institute to start our puppy off on the right foot. Puppy class is well structured, not a chaotic free-for-all like some others, with lots of opportunities to ask questions and get guidance. Their program is strongly rooted in positive reinforcement that emphasizes animal behavior, understanding body language, & relationship building, which is exactly what I was looking for. They have a large offering of classes for various ages and skills, as well as fun workshops to continue learning & having fun with your pup....We appreciate their hard work and are looking forward to more classes soon!

-Stephanie P

Happy Dog was recommended by our veterinarian for behavioral training for our anxious doodle. Emma and Heather have been wonderful. We've already learned so much and look forward to each visit.

-Cassandra B

Really excellent place that accepts dogs and people of all backgrounds! We have our great pyrenees which we are training as a livestock guardian dog in a puppy class and he loves coming. Add: we took our second lgd here for the fundamentals class and it was great!

-Danielle M

Heather gave me so much confidence in working with my adopted pit-mix! She’s a caring and skilled professional with a passion for her work that’s evident from her first correspondence.

-Kiana

This class [Chaotic Canine] taught me how to work more effectively with my dog, and gave us skills that are helping with distraction and reactivity. I feel more confident that as we keep practicing these skills my dog will be able to handle triggers so that we can be out in the world without worrying as much that he’ll freak out.

-Arisa N

Tyson met a stranger out our house today and did AMAZING!…He’s never allowed a stranger to pet him before Looking forward to Stranger Danger class and him improving even more.

-Nancy S

Highly recommend happy dog institute. Heather is extremely knowledgeable, compassionate and a excellent trainer. She has helped my husband and I so much with raising and training our labradoodle with positive reinforcement. Group classes are great and 1:1 private sessions are the best. They really care about helping their clients be the best fur parents they can be and raising happy thriving and well behaved fur babies.

-Missy S

Happy Dog Institute has the most qualified, scientifically based and personable trainers. Emma, Ashley, Heather and Paul are incredibly knowledgeable, stay up to date on all things dog training, and have excellent rapport with ALL their clients.

I have done their basic obedience classes, sports classes, one on one training advice and also their chaotic canine course for my reactive dog. All of my dogs that have attended classes here now have a stronger bond with me, listen great, and my reactive pup is leaps and bounds better than he was when we began.

If you are looking to build a life-long bond with your dog through training and proper handling backed by real, current science, without using pain or negative training methods, and want to see positive and life-changing results, choose Happy Dog!

- Rhiannon C