Our Vision:
“ To encourage a peaceful partnership with our pets and promote harmony in the home”
Force Free.
No pain, fear, intimidation, or coercion
No e-collars, vibration collars, choke/training collars, prong collars, shake cans, or air horns.
Big Picture.
Many struggles with our pets are not
"training" issues at all!
Often, adjusting an animals wellness plan and environment can improve undesired behaviors.
Evolving.
Science evolves, just like our education!
Happy Leashes is proud to pursue continuing education from top professionals and experts in the fields of animal behavior and training.
Super Fun.
Happy Leashes uses game-based learning. Games make complex or confusing concepts easier to understand.
Research suggests play increases the rate of learning.
Most importantly, game-based learning builds a trusting bond with your companion!
Our 3-Step Process
Initial Consultation
-Jump into the history of your pet!
-Identify patterns that lead to undesirable behaviors.
-Apply management solutions to put a band aid on problem behaviors while we work through them.
-Develop our goals for training
Initial Coaching Session
-Discover what motivates and enriches your pet!
-Learn to apply practical training knowledge to everyday situations.
-Continue the progress on your own through additional Private Coaching
Practice, patience, and consistency.
-Teach your pup helpful new cues and behaviors while playing fun and engaging games.
Enjoy a lifetime relationship built on trust and effective communication!
“Happy Leashes Values Continuing Education”
To Date Our Staff Has Attended:
Karen Pryor Academy Foundations Course, 2017
Karen Pryor Academy Professional Program, Certified Training Partner (KPA- CTP), 2019
Interactive Play and Hyper-arousal workshop with Craig Ogilvie, 2019
PTSD Dog Training and Scent Detection for Night Terrors with the U.K College of Scent Work, 2019
Pet Loss and Grief Companioning with Colleen Ellis, 2020
Clicker Expo, 2021
Equine Clicker Training
Senior Dog Workshop
Pattern Games
Cooperative Care
Puppy Raising
Fear-Free Certification, 2021
Clicker Expo, 2022
Michelle Poulliet Workshop, 2023
Teaching with Acoustical Guidance (TAG) Teach Level 1
Fenzi Dog Sports Academy: Control Unleashed in the Big Wide World (2023)
Living and Learning with Animals Course with Dr. Susan Friedman (Currently enrolled)