They have worked miracles with three of our dogs. Kind and gentle training that worked through serious issues with our four legged family members!

HappyGentle Dogs
Princeton, Texas
About HappyGentle Dogs
HappyGentle Dogs offers Constructional Reinforcement Training, a positive, science-based approach to behavioral issues, aggression, and puppy foundations. Led by Dale Donaldson, The Gentle Coach, our programs help dogs and owners build real trust and lasting results, from basic manners to complex behavioral work. Based in Princeton, Texas and serving the greater North Texas area, we're committed to gentle, effective training for every dog and family. No pain. No fear. No punishment. Ever.
Training & services
Training goals
- Behavior consultation
- Leash training Customer-reported
Behavior support
- Aggression training
- Reactivity training
How training happens
- Board and train
- Owner coaching Customer-reported
Dog age
- Puppies
Your dog’s background
- Rescue dogs Customer-reported
Additional services
- Boarding
Other listed services
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- Dog Behavioral
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Customer reviews
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- Confidence building 19
- Cognitive training 11
- Reactive dog training 8
- Dog happiness 6
- Fearful dog training 6
- Gentle approach 4
All 10 topics
- Dog adoption 3
- Dog transformation 2
- Rescue dog training 2
- Separation anxiety training 2
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Dale and Tracy are the absolute best. We brought our dog Murphy in for separation and crate anxiety, not only did they get to the root cause and address these issues, but they returned to us a much more confident and cognitive girl! Murphy has done amazing since we’ve brought her…Read full reviewClose full review
Dale and Tracy are the absolute best. We brought our dog Murphy in for separation and crate anxiety, not only did they get to the root cause and address these issues, but they returned to us a much more confident and cognitive girl! Murphy has done amazing since we’ve brought her home and has now begun her loose leash training, which she has already begun to succeed at. Tracy and Dale worked with us even during our busy schedules, we can not thank them enough and are only sad because we won’t see them as often!
Dale and Tracy are like the Gandalf and Dumbledore of dog training, but with a knack for handling fur babies instead of wizards. We brought Magnolia to them when she started acting like she was auditioning for the role of Cerberus in a school play – aggressive towards other dogs …Read full reviewClose full review
Dale and Tracy are like the Gandalf and Dumbledore of dog training, but with a knack for handling fur babies instead of wizards. We brought Magnolia to them when she started acting like she was auditioning for the role of Cerberus in a school play – aggressive towards other dogs and anxious like she was expecting a doggy apocalypse. But fear not! Dale and Tracy swooped in with their magical insights and taught us more about dog behavior than we ever thought possible. Our journey with Magnolia has been like riding a rollercoaster through a doggy amusement park – thrilling, nerve-wracking, but ultimately incredibly rewarding. Thanks to Dale and Tracy's wisdom, we've transformed Magnolia from a canine cannonball of chaos into a serene and well-adjusted pupper. Learning to keep Magnolia from going full Hulk on was the key. It was like attending Doggie University, complete with hands-on labs and occasional paw-fiving moments. Dale and Tracy didn't just teach us how to handle Magnolia; they were there with us every step of the way, offering more support than a sturdy leash on a squirrel chase. So here's to Dale and Tracy – the dynamic duo of dog whisperers! Thanks for bringing peace, harmony, and a whole lot of laughter back into our home. Magnolia sends her tail-wagging gratitude too!
Original 8/23/23-Word Count Reduced To Post The manner in which you conducted business regarding my dog Callie is unprofessional, it’s unacceptable. Services paid but not received. Consumer rights violated. Most importantly, your training program for aggressive behavior severely …Read full reviewClose full review
Original 8/23/23-Word Count Reduced To Post The manner in which you conducted business regarding my dog Callie is unprofessional, it’s unacceptable. Services paid but not received. Consumer rights violated. Most importantly, your training program for aggressive behavior severely messed my dog up. Her aggression is worse now & has been since the day she left your facility. The strategy you preach sounds nice to the ears but in reality it’s not meant for domesticated dogs. To all prospective consumers, you have been warned. If you need proof, contact me for a home visit.
We adopted a very handsome 4 year old great dane that had been trained at Happy Gentle dogs. Dale worked with us for over 5 weeks to help our new dog, Xylo, transition into our home. Dale taught us how to continue and re~enforce our Xylo's training. His simple easy to understand…Read full reviewClose full review
We adopted a very handsome 4 year old great dane that had been trained at Happy Gentle dogs. Dale worked with us for over 5 weeks to help our new dog, Xylo, transition into our home. Dale taught us how to continue and re~enforce our Xylo's training. His simple easy to understand method of training dogs and owners is refreshing and works VERY well. We are extremely pleased with how well mannered Xylo is. He is an amazing addition to our family. We would highly recommend Happy Gentle dogs to train your best friend. David, Sandy, Kristen & Xylo
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