Happy Dogs Boarding and Training Reviews Summary

Training Effectiveness

Pros:

• "John was able to harness to her will to work and control it into a productive dog and taught us how to properly work with her."
• "He's a new dog. A pleasure for myself and others to be with, calmer, obedient."
• "She was now an obedient, well trained dog that followed commands both on leash and off leash."
• "Our German Shepherd stayed a month with John, and came back a well behaved dog."
• "I did 2 1/2 weeks of the board and train program for basic obedience and Brody came back a new dog!"
• "After 2 weeks of training we picked her up. John showed us how she follows commands."
• "Our dog spent 5 weeks with John and we are really happy with her training."

Cons:

• "They put a prong collar on my dog and literally held her up in the air on her back 2 feet while she was crying in pain."
• "Not happy at all with this place and I never even took my dog."
• "Then they tell me the free evaluation will cost $285.00 and then $90.00 / hour because they have to come to my house."
• "We brought him for training when he was 9 mos old, but it was a poor choice as our dog friendly dog was attacked by another dog during training."
• "Please. I beg you, DON’T go here."
• "Your pet may come home: under weight, bruised, injured, having learned nothing new."
• "I will never contact them again!!😡💩👎"

Communication and Updates

Pros:

• "Throughout the duration of her training he sent videos, and progress updates."
• "I really appreciated the photos and updates that I received while Buddy was there."
• "We loved receiving the video updates while Walker was away."
• "While we were gone we got progress updates through text from John on how our pup was doing."
• "During the 3 weeks training we received videos and pictures about our dog's improvements, which were really helpful for a worried dog owner like me."
• "John always maintain open lines of communication."
• "Even now, after the training was over, we have communication with John and he is always so helpful with our multiples questions and concerns."

Cons:

• "I had to track them down by calling a million times."
• "They never respond back though."
• "I guess they are all booked up? It would be nice if someone actually worked here though and responded back to potential customers."
• "Please. Please. DO NOT take your dog here! They are so mean and cruel and just want your money!"
• "If you value your pets health DO NOT send them to this trash can."

Facility and Staff

Pros:

• "Colleen was good natured and non-judgmental at the drop off."
• "Everyone at Happy Dogs Boarding and training was extremely kind, updated us constantly and we now have an open line of communication whenever we need help or assistance."
• "The facility is super clean and our girl was very well taken care of."
• "His facility is warm and inviting and his staff is amazing, just like him."
• "Every area of the boarding kennels were super clean."
• "Clean, safe and professional facility for your dog."
• "The owners of Happy Dogs have established a top notch operation - Very clean and organized."

Cons:

• "That is NOT training! Especially with a prong collar."