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Happy Tails Dog School

 
Denver dog training for dogs of all ages. All positive reinforcement, lots of fun, group classes and private in-home training. Canine Good Citizen training and testing.
 
Certifications:
 
Job Title: Master Trainer
 
Training Equipment: Gentle Leaders or Easy Walk Harnesses (or any harness with chest attachment for leash), flat buckle collars or martingales, four foot leash, two foot leash, clicker and treats, toys, bully sticks, Kongs
 
Training Philosophy: Dog training should be gentle, kind, and fun. Positive reinforcement techniques yield fast, reliable results that preserve the bond of trust between a dog and his owner. Positive is the way to go!
 
Locations Served: Denver, Englewood, Centennial, Littleton, Aurora, Highlands Ranch, Parker, Lone Tree, Lakewood
 
Languages: English
 
I provide ONLY positive reinforcement/LIMA dog behavior training in the Denver metro area. I crossed over from a traditional choke-chain training approach to positive reinforcement training decades ago and have never looked back. I fully believe in the superiority of the positive approach having seen it work wonders on dogs of all ages and temperaments. My clients trust me because I never ask them to do anything to their dogs that makes them feel guilty or ashamed. To the contrary, we have a fantastic time in my group dog training classes, and my clients are always amazed at how quickly their dogs learn with the clicker and the treats. The dogs love coming to class every week. I also do in-home private training for those clients whose dogs are not a good fit for a group class. My focus is helping clients teach their dogs the skills they need to stay in their homes for a lifetime and not end up in a shelter. I do not treat aggression, but I do work with reactive dogs. I want to provide simple, fun dog training that anyone can succeed in doing so they can enjoy their life with their dog!
Services Offered
Clicker Training
Group Training
In-Home Training
Nose Work
Private Training
Puppy Classes