We’re here for you and your dog.
At Happy Dog Institute, we want you and your dog to have a great relationship.That’s why we focus on teaching you humane and effective training techniques.
According to the science of animal learning, positive reinforcement training—rewarding your dog when they do something right—works because it teaches your dog that training is fun, which motivates them to learn. And when your dog is motivated, you can really start making progress.
Once you’re in a training groove, you’ll start to be able to effectively communicate with your dog and apply practical, real-life solutions to help your pup change their behavior—and help yourself get some sanity and relief.
Cutting-Edge Positive Reinforcement Training, Based on Science
Since you’re here, we’re guessing you care about the science of dog training. So do we! Pretty much anyone can say they train dogs. But we have the professional training and know-how to train dogs effectively.
Our trainers are deeply credentialed. They’re also continuing education nerds: they attend webinars and conferences and stay up-to-date on trends and best practices. They’re consistent and particular about methodology. They read a lot. Their commitment to the craft and to curiosity and learning drives them to develop and continually improve our curricula and their training methods.
Experienced Trainers for Every Type of Dog
We’ve been in business since 2008 and our founders have been training dogs even longer than that.
We’ve helped guardians handle all types of training challenges. We have trainers with expertise in puppy socialization and beginning manners and in reactive dogs who are overstimulated or socially skittish. Our trainers are excellent with dogs who need help learning manners and boundaries and adhering to expectations.
Our trainers also focus on different types of training. In addition to teaching foundational skills, our various specialities include shelter dogs, service dogs, sports and agility, puppy breeding and raising, and household integration.
We are real humans who want you to succeed!
We love dogs and we love people! And we want the process of learning to train your dog to be a fantastic experience for you.
We know training your dog might feel like a big, insurmountable challenge. Many guardians arrive feeling frustrated, guilty, or confused by the competing advice they’ve heard from friends or read online.
We’re here to support you and guide you on a path to a better relationship with your dog. And we believe it’s possible! Happy Dog is a safe place to start training with relatable folks who have the skills to help you get started and keep going.
Not sure which class is for you?
Whether you’re working on manners, tackling challenges, or just looking for some fun, we’re here to help. Answer a few questions to find the perfect class for you and your dog.
