Who We Are
Relationship | Training | Behavior | Education
We are certified dog trainers and behaviorists who specialize in building strong human/canine relationships, reliable obedience training, building confidence in dogs, and resolving aggression and problem behaviors. Let us help you. We work with clients all over Southern California and our programs cover a wide range of areas.
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Naturally Healthy
Healthy Dogs Through Natural Ways
We always try natural solutions first. Explore our articles and information on natural remedies we have been using with great success for many years. They cover a wide range of areas like nutrition, immune support, healthy skin, joint support, dental health, cancer prevention, vaccinations, and so much more.
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Online Courses
Broaden Your Knowledge
Enjoy learning new skills through our online courses and lectures! We regularly release new, fun and educational content, so check back often or sign up for our newsletter to stay informed. If you would like to learn more about a specific topic, please let us know. We welcome your suggestions!
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The Truth About Pit Bulls by Chad Mackin
This post was written by internationally acknowledged dog trainer Chad Mackin and reposted with his permission. Please check out Chad's online sources below. Consider subscribing to his podcast "Something to Bark About" and following him on Facebook. Dog owners and dog trainers equally enjoy his thoughtful...
Play is the Way!
As Stuart Brown outlined in his 2009 TED Talk “Play is more than Fun”, Play is an essential part of cognitive, emotional and physical development. True Play doesn’t have a purpose more important than playing itself. Neurologist Frank Wilson (author of The Hand) also points out...
Positive Dog Training
Everyone wants positive training, right? Why wouldn’t you? Negative training doesn’t sound like a good idea. Or “force-based training”? Or “pain-based training”? Or my favorite “outdated dominance-based theories”. And the list goes on and on.
Testimonials
Our Golden Retriever puppy was very hard to control. He was constantly chewing on everything including our hands and feet. We needed help so we hired Happy Dog Training. Ralf has been working with our dog Teddy for 6 weeks and he is now well behaved and totally manageable. Ralf is a very knowledgable in the area of canine behavior and his knowledge has resulted in excellent results. I highly recommend Ralf and his team.” – Tony C.
