Bob was such a joy to work with and our dog came back a very obedient boy!!

Happy Dog Training Academy
Summerville, South Carolina
About Happy Dog Training Academy
We are your go-to dog trainer in Charleston, SC. We can help you achieve the ideal relationship with your canine friend with the aid of our expert dog trainers. Your dog will banish bad habits and instead learn good behavior in our obedience training program. Our trainers have tons of experience and will take a personalized approach with each in our virtual environment. Happy Dog Training Academy also provides board and train services, as well as dog fitness. Call us today for a free consultation!
Training & services
Training goals
- Behavior consultation
- House training Customer-reported
- Leash training
- Obedience training
- Puppy training
How training happens
- Board and train
- In-home training
- Owner coaching Customer-reported
Dog age
- Puppies
Support between sessions
- Follow-up support Customer-reported
- Photo updates Customer-reported
Additional services
- Boarding
- Dog walking
Consultations
- Free consultation
Other listed services
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- Behavior Consulting
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Questions & answers
From GoogleWhat people have asked about this business.
What are your training methods?
Our training approach incorporates real-world scenarios and environments to ensure practical and applicable results for your dog.
Community answer · Happy Dog Training Academy · 2025-09-21
How long is your program?
Our program duration is tailored to each dog's individual progress and learning pace, rather than adhering to a fixed timeline.
Community answer · Happy Dog Training Academy · 2025-09-21
Do you use shock collars?
We utilize electronic collars, commonly referred to as e-collars, as part of our training methodology.
Community answer · Happy Dog Training Academy · 2025-09-21
What is the pricing?
We offer a few different programs to best fit your dog. For a full list of our prices, please view our website. If you have any further questions you can give us a call or use our chat!
Community answer · Happy Dog Training Academy · 2022-09-21
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Customer reviews
Google listingMentioned in reviews
- Leash training 24
- Regular updates 21
- Board and train program 19
- Knowledgeable trainer 16
- Comfortable process 5
- Obedience training 5
All 10 topics
- Trainer for life 5
- Aggression training 4
- Potty training 2
- Send home session 2
Google review topics, not confirmed services.
My better half has a dog that was new to my kids and I. During the introductory weeks were a little rough with a big move for all of us. We decided to explore options for learning how to calm some behaviors with Cooper. Bob boarded and trained him for 4 weeks and gave us picture …Read full reviewClose full review
My better half has a dog that was new to my kids and I. During the introductory weeks were a little rough with a big move for all of us. We decided to explore options for learning how to calm some behaviors with Cooper. Bob boarded and trained him for 4 weeks and gave us picture and video updates almost every day. Throughout this time he talked about the progress, what personality traits he picked up, and the corrective methods he was using. When Bob brought Cooper back to us, he spent hours helping the whole family understand and learn what Cooper had learned. He was extremely thorough, patient, and understood the dynamic while guiding us with every command and reaction. Needless to say, it's only been one day back with Cooper and he's such a happier, calmer, and attentive pup. I could not recommend Bob at Happy Dog Training Academy enough.
I walked my dog alone this morning by myself and this was something I thought I would never be able to do. Grayson didn’t pull, he followed my lead and commands. He saw squirrels and he maintained his composure. He was a perfect gentleman. This seems so basic but it was not possible at all before his training with Bob at Happy Dog!! We highly recommend this training! Thank you Bob!
We had an incredible experience with Happy Dog Training Academy! Beckett learned under an amazing trainer who is extremely knowledgeable and professional, but what really sets him apart is how approachable and engaging he is. He makes the entire process easy to understand and eve…Read full reviewClose full review
We had an incredible experience with Happy Dog Training Academy! Beckett learned under an amazing trainer who is extremely knowledgeable and professional, but what really sets him apart is how approachable and engaging he is. He makes the entire process easy to understand and even fun for dog parents who are still getting the hang of training and handling their pup after graduation. We even got all new gear and a great cot for him to know his “place”. Bob’s charisma, patience, and clear communication gave us so much confidence. He doesn’t just train your dog and drop off, he teaches you how to continue the work successfully at home. We’re beyond grateful for the foundation Beckett now has. We highly recommend him to anyone looking for top-tier training with a trainer who truly cares!
We sent our 8-month old Louie to Happy Dog Training to correct leash pulling while walking, jumping up, interacting with other dogs & people, and improve his listening skills. Bob did an awesome job training Louie! After the 3-week training, Bob spent time with us at our home to review how we interact with our dog to get desired results. A happy, trained dog makes happy owners:))
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