Happy Dog Training

Messi came to me as an unsocialized, high energy, feral dog. He had lived in a backyard with very little human interaction. At 80lbs he was intimidating and potentially dangerous. Ralf's program gave us tools and structure. At his instruction, we were able to walk (exercise) and ultimately, let Messi in the house - which is all he ever wanted! From dental care to proper nutrition, Ralf was an excellent teacher. Ralf was reliable, available and responsive if needed. He provided a workbook with structured lessons. The whole family participated in his sessions. Messi was not a bad dog - he had no idea how to behave. It created a challenge because discipline, if not done correctly, can make an animal angry and shut down. Ralf's training has allowed Messi to become a beloved family member. I can't imagine life without him! Thanks Ralf!!

We are huge fans of Ralf. He trained my first dog via individual sessions and when I adopted a low-vision dog from a rescue who turned out to be a Beagle / Malinois mix (very stubborn and high drive) I knew it was time to get his help again, but this time via a board and train. I cannot thank him enough for his help and ongoing support. My older dog is a senior now and prefers to stay with Ralf any time I am away from home, so Ralf has become “Uncle Ralf” over the years and really is part of our family. You should see the excitement when I tell them they get to see him! We could not recommend Ralf and Happy Dog Training more! Thank you so much for all you do!

I met Ralf almost 7 years ago when I needed help with my Great Dane Runa. She was very fearful and difficult on a leash. He was wonderful...so patient, and although we could only go so far, in the end, she walked perfectly on a leash and I never had to worry about her. When I lost her to cancer, it was only a matter of time when I called him again...this time with a Great Dane mix puppy! Having his amazing expertise got Barclay off to an amazing start. Barclay is turning into the perfect little gentleman, all thanks to the wonderful training Ralf provided. I would recommend Happy Dog Training to anyone, whether for a problem or just to bring out all the good qualities within your doggie. Thank You Ralf!