HAPPY K9 TRAINING

Cooperative training for a happy dog and happier human! 

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We will be moving January 2025 and eager to serve the west valley, including Glendale, Peoria, El Mirage, Youngtown and Sun City.

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Welcome!

Happy K9 Training is a positive reinforcement training company using humane, cooperative methods.

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Our goal is to offer compassionate and quality professional training for those in need.

We do not employ the use of e-collars, prong collars or choke chains during our training.​

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We LOVE puppies and offer two different programs for pups up to 6 months of age, or under 35lbs.

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We offer Service Dog training, including teaching tasks for PTSD, psychiatric,

hearing assistance, non-weight bearing mobility, autism, and medical response.

We also offer the Public Access Test for Service Dogs and Service Dogs in Training.

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We provide testing for the AKC CGC, CGCA, CGCU, the Virtual Home Manners test, as well as Trick titles and the ATT (AKC Temperament Test). 

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We provide boarding for dogs up to 35lbs.

We welcome puppies, senior dogs, dogs who are a bit nervous of new situations, and dogs who love to play with other dogs. We can keep your best friend separated from our resident dogs, or have them play together. 

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We offer a complimentary 20 minute Zoom virtual consultation for new clients as an opportunity to discuss the goals for your dog and figure out the next best plan of action.

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We have 25 years of professional experience working with client and foster dogs of all breeds, sizes and temperaments. ​

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*We are currently referring out any separation anxiety, aggression or reactivity cases to other qualified and certified, force free trainers, including a recommendation to contact Board-Certified Veterinary Behaviorist, Dr. Kelly Moffat at VCA Mesa Animal Hospital.

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Dr. Maggie O'Brian is another Board-Certified Veterinary Behaviorist who recently launched

Virtual Veterinary Behavior Medicine as a way for clients to have access to specialty level care.

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*** The American Veterinary Society of Animal Behavior (AVSAB), The International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants, along with the Association of Professional Dog Trainers and The Pet Professional Guild all strongly caution against the use of pain and fear in dog training and behavior modification.

Based on current scientific evidence, AVSAB recommends that only reward-based training methods are used for all dog training, including the treatment of behavior problems.