We are your go-to dog trainer in Charleston, SC. We can help you achieve the ideal relationship with your canine friend with the aid of our expert dog trainers. Your dog will banish bad habits and instead learn good behavior in our obedience training program. Our trainers have tons of experience and will take a personalized approach with each in our virtual environment. Happy Dog Training Academy also provides board and train services, as well as dog fitness. Call us today for a free consultation!
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What are your training methods?
Our training approach incorporates real-world scenarios and environments to ensure practical and applicable results for your dog.
Community answer · Happy Dog Training Academy · 2025-09-21
We offer a few different programs to best fit your dog. For a full list of our prices, please view our website. If you have any further questions you can give us a call or use our chat!
Community answer · Happy Dog Training Academy · 2022-09-21
5/5We had an amazing experience with Bob training our new dog. Not only did Bob teach our dog the five foundational commands but he took the time to build our dogs confidence. It showed that Bob truly loves what he does and he loves the dogs that he cares for. The communication was …Read full reviewClose full review
We had an amazing experience with Bob training our new dog. Not only did Bob teach our dog the five foundational commands but he took the time to build our dogs confidence. It showed that Bob truly loves what he does and he loves the dogs that he cares for. The communication was fantastic with nearly daily updates on our dogs progress. Overall, the company is professional and well organized and the owner is compassionate, knowledgeable, and full of integrity. A+
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Kevin Madd
5/5
Bob was fantastic! I think we struggled with our overall mindset when training our high energy puppy and he really gave us perspective on appropriate leash walking skills and how to correct unwanted behaviors in an efficient manor.
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Mark Krenrich
5/5Choosing Happy Dog Training Academy for my 7-month adopted puppy (part Pitbull/part Husky) was easily the best decision I’ve ever made for my her. If I could give them more than five stars, I would!
The transformation in my dog’s behavior has been nothing short of miraculous. We…Read full reviewClose full review
Choosing Happy Dog Training Academy for my 7-month adopted puppy (part Pitbull/part Husky) was easily the best decision I’ve ever made for my her. If I could give them more than five stars, I would!
The transformation in my dog’s behavior has been nothing short of miraculous. We went from chaotic walks and constant jumping to a pet that is attentive, calm, and genuinely happy to follow commands.
The real secret to this academy is the owner, Bob. It is rare to meet someone who understands "dog" as well as he does. His techniques are modern, effective, and rooted in positive reinforcement. He doesn't just train the dog; he teaches you how to communicate with your pet. He has the patience of a saint and a genuine love for every animal he works with. He treated my dog like his own, which gave me such peace of mind.
Having Bob come directly to my home after my dog's three-week stay at his house made all the difference. He was able to address behaviors in our real-world environment, making the training much more practical and effective. When he brought my dog home he spent two hours training ME how to practice what he taught HER.
Bob’s incredible expertise makes this the gold standard of training. Before Bob’s help, I was stressed every time I left the house. Now, I have a well-adjusted, confident companion and a much stronger bond with my dog.
As advertised, "Happy Dog Training Academy doesn't just fix 'bad' behaviors—they build a lifetime of trust."
If you are looking for the absolute best for your pup, call Bob. He is a true master of his craft!
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Cynthia Feldmann
5/5
Figaro, our 11 month old Havanese, had such a great experience with Bob snd came home after three weeks so calm and responsive! My daughter and i are so excited about the training and following up on Bob’s foundation. Highly recommend Bob and his happy dog training academy!
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Ann
5/5We had a great experience working with Bob! He took excellent care of our puppy, and he communicated regularly with us providing updates. He was quick to respond to my initial inquiry and I immediately felt like he understood exactly what we wanted and needed for our puppy. We sa…Read full reviewClose full review
We had a great experience working with Bob! He took excellent care of our puppy, and he communicated regularly with us providing updates. He was quick to respond to my initial inquiry and I immediately felt like he understood exactly what we wanted and needed for our puppy. We saw big improvements in her behavior and better understood the changes we needed to make too. She’s been back a couple of months now and is still doing great! Thank you, Bob!
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