About Happy Dog In-home Dog Training

In-home training from Greenfield

Happy Dog In-Home Dog Training is a private trainer who comes to your house. The site describes the work as "Positive Reinforcement Only," treat-based training, and the trainer is listed as a certified dog trainer with pet CPR and first aid. Travel is free for the first 12 miles from Greenfield, with a mileage fee beyond that, and the site notes there is no travel to downtown Milwaukee or the lakefront.

The three-week course

The main program is a three-week course of one-hour weekly sessions covering cues, behavior and walk training. Listed skills include sit and stay, come when called, down and stay, leave it, loose-leash walking, crate training, jumping and wait. Single sessions can be added when a dog needs more time.

Behavior help

Positive reinforcement is offered for many mild behavioral concerns, but the site states plainly that aggression cases are not taken. The trainer also teaches deaf dogs basic skills.

What to ask

Ask whether your address is inside the free 12-mile radius, how many sessions your dog is likely to need, and what help is available between visits by text or email. The first phone evaluation is free, and phone calls are preferred.