The Happy K-9 Training & Rehabilitation

We have now had 2 Board and Train experiences with HK9 for our 1.5 year old, GSD. His behavioral transformation has been remarkable. This is a first class, top quality, truly professional organization that you can trust will always operate in the best interests of your dog. The level of expertise and commitment throughout the organization is remarkable. We no longer have any reservations about leaving our dog while we do extensive travel. We now have a calm, professionally trained dog that I can take anywhere under any circumstances without reservation. Nelson/Lauren/Brendon/Katherine and the entire team are the best in the business. They do extensive follow-up to ensure that you know how to replicate their training techniques. They've spent considerable time with us post B&T to make sure we understand how to reinforce and maintain his level of obedience. They are only a text away from answering any and all questions or issues. The best part is really how much our dog LOVES these guys. He's always excited to see them which makes transitions really easy for us. Nelson and the team stay up-to-date on the latest developments and innovations in the dog training field. Nelson has worked with the best in the business. I would highly recommend HK9 for your dogs B&T needs.

I’m long overdue in writing this review, but honestly, I cannot say enough good things about this team. We came to them after working with 2 other trainers and still struggling with significant behavioral issues. Our chihuahua was reactive, and difficult to manage, and we were starting to feel defeated. Fast forward to now, and she is genuinely one of the most functional chihuahuas I’ve ever met. Yes, she’s still fresh sometimes (because chihuahua), but the difference is night and day. The progress she’s made is something we truly didn’t think was possible. The daycare team is the best there is, I couldn’t imagine handing her off every week to anyone else. They are incredibly kind, patient, and thoughtful. They always go out of their way to be helpful, and no matter what question or concern we have, they never make us feel silly or brushed off. There is always a solution, guidance, or next step offered, and it’s clear how deeply they care about both the dogs and their people. The trust we have in them is huge. Knowing our dog is safe, understood, and supported means everything to us. We are so grateful to have found them, and we truly cannot imagine going anywhere else. We will be bringing every pup we ever have to Nelson and his team without question. If you’re on the fence, especially if you’ve tried other places without success, don’t hesitate to work with them. We’re beyond thankful!

This place is amazing! We brought our 6 month old Labradoodle to the HappyK-9 for Advanced Obedience Training for two reasons: to stop jumping on everyone and everything in his path…and to stop pulling my kids down the street with him while going to a leashed walk. I can easily say, money well spent. After 30days with Nelson and the crew at Happy K-9, Lucky came home like a new dog. Nelson gave us the tools to understand Lucky and how to reward, and mark his actions that we found acceptable, and to correct when he needed it. My dog will NOT jump on anything, and will NOT pull away from me any longer. I can take him to market places, my kids’ sporting events and even family trips now that he is so well behaved. It’s honestly everything that a pet owner could ask for in terms of having your dog now be able to participate in all our activities because he knows how he is expected to behave. And what may be the most impressive part of our training experience was that several weeks after Lucky came home, the Happy K-9 team came to our home to spend the afternoon making sure we were comfortable and reinforcing all that our dog has learned. And we have a second follow-up appointment in two weeks! Most importantly, above all else, the entire team at The Happy K9 truly cares about what they do and they dogs they work with. They are thorough, they communicate daily, and even stay on top of their Social Media game… I couldn’t be happier with what we received for service. This place is the best in the business.