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Happy Dog Training Academy

Summerville, South Carolina

5/5· 203 Google reviews

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

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What 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

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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

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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

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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 listing
5
out of 5203 Google reviews

Mentioned 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

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100 collected reviews

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Katherine Rosen
5/5
Happy Dog Training is the BEST! Bob and Wesley are both incredible and we never doubted that our pup was in good hands. Our bernedoodle was very stubborn when it came to listening to commands, walking on the leash, jumping on people, etc. and he had some resource guarding issues.…Read full reviewClose full review

Happy Dog Training is the BEST! Bob and Wesley are both incredible and we never doubted that our pup was in good hands. Our bernedoodle was very stubborn when it came to listening to commands, walking on the leash, jumping on people, etc. and he had some resource guarding issues. Bob worked with Bernie to correct his behavioral issues and gave us the tools and knowledge to continue implementing the training. We have noticed such an incredible improvement beyond what we thought was possible. We spent a lot of time picking the correct trainers for our boy and certainly made the right decision. I cannot recommend happy dog enough!

Kara Crowell
5/5

Can’t say enough great things about Happy Dog training. Bob taught my pup and myself how to work together to make going out and about fun and not stressful. Highly recommend!

Lily Claire Bodoh
5/5
I cannot say enough good things about Bob. I dropped Dolly off and I called her a menace. She would spiteful bathroom in the house, would not stay and always jumped on people. Today, I got to see her after 3 weeks. She is almost like a completely new dog but with Dolly’s personal…Read full reviewClose full review

I cannot say enough good things about Bob. I dropped Dolly off and I called her a menace. She would spiteful bathroom in the house, would not stay and always jumped on people. Today, I got to see her after 3 weeks. She is almost like a completely new dog but with Dolly’s personality. I cannot wait for her to improve throughout the coming weeks as it is our turn now. Thankful, I have Bob on call if I ever need him! Thanks Bob and Team, I highly recommend for all training needs!

Amy Flynn
5/5
Bob did an amazing job with our Chesapeake bay retriever, which is not an easy breed! He sent updates and videos to show her progress and spent then a lot of time at drop off making sure we were comfortable with taking over with her training. I feel confident I can reinforce what…Read full reviewClose full review

Bob did an amazing job with our Chesapeake bay retriever, which is not an easy breed! He sent updates and videos to show her progress and spent then a lot of time at drop off making sure we were comfortable with taking over with her training. I feel confident I can reinforce what she has learned, plus he’s willing to help should we encounter a behavior we don’t know how to handle. If you are looking for a trainer, Bob is the guy to call!

Gabriel Pilato
5/5
Bob is amazing! He trains your dog in his home with a few other dogs for a much more appropriate post training transition. We weren't looking for a Police or Military type training, we just wanted a happy, calm and receptive dog to enjoy life with our other animals and kids. He h…Read full reviewClose full review

Bob is amazing! He trains your dog in his home with a few other dogs for a much more appropriate post training transition. We weren't looking for a Police or Military type training, we just wanted a happy, calm and receptive dog to enjoy life with our other animals and kids. He had our sweet Bluebird in the 3 week Board and Train program and returned her to us happy and confident. We received a ton of updates throughout the training, with photos and videos. Bob always responds quickly to calls and texts, and is gentle and calm with the animals, never punishing, only correcting and rewarding. Also included with the program is lifetime followup training sessions and all the gear (cot, e collars, etc.) we needed to be successful in her continuing education. All in all a great value and can whole heartedly recommend Happy Dog Training to anyone who is looking for a holistic, gentle and happy approach to training your best furry friends!

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