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Happy Tailz

Richmond, Virginia

4.9/5· 56 Google reviews

About Happy Tailz

Positive dog training, home visits, over 1,200 dogs trained, all breeds, AKC CGC Evaluator: STAR, CGCA, CGCU, CGC

Training & services

Training goals

  • Canine Good Citizen preparation
  • House training Customer-reported

How training happens

  • Online or virtual training
  • Private training

Dog age

  • Puppies

Consultations

  • Free consultation

Other listed services

View 3 additional details
  • Animal Training Services
  • Dog Training Home
  • Positive Dog Training

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Customer reviews

Google listing
4.9
out of 556 Google reviews

Mentioned in reviews

  • Positive reinforcement 7
  • Knowledgeable trainer 6
  • Patient trainer 3
  • Training tactics 3
  • Australian shepherd 2
  • Dog owner confidence 2
All 10 topics
  • Energetic trainer 2
  • High energy dog 2
  • Honest communication 2
  • Trauma background 2

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56 collected reviews

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jillbush62
5/5
I have known Kelly since middle school when I was coaching track. I was so excited to run into her now and then in the pet store. I have recently become responsible full time for my 3 year old Golden Doodle. She is so energetic but the most concerning habit was jumping on people.…Read full reviewClose full review

I have known Kelly since middle school when I was coaching track. I was so excited to run into her now and then in the pet store. I have recently become responsible full time for my 3 year old Golden Doodle. She is so energetic but the most concerning habit was jumping on people. I am the primary caregiver for my 83 year old dad who has balance issues and needed help with listening etc. So who did I think to call Kelly at Happy Tailz. Her approach is so positive. Literally after a few visits she solved the jumping and listening and so much more. It is absolutely amazing how Dolly responds to her direction, she has been easier to train than the adult care team. I recently had to travel west to my father's house and had to board her at a local dog bed and breakfast, the owner said she was a sweetheart and did not jump on her which is a habit she will not allow a dog doing so to return. I was so thankful because Dolly loved it there. Also my husband and I had screwed up the invisible fence training and so she was afraid to be in yard, Kelly fixed that in one visit. My friends and family who had known her actions before Kelly and after Kelly are incredulous at the improvement. Her help is PRICELESS

Jacki Picco
5/5

We love Kelly. Our boys love Kelly. We have two boys that are about 5 years old. Overall they are good boys, but they had some habits we wanted to break. Kelly trains the pups and their owners to work together. Having had dogs all my life, I have worked with several trainers. Kelly is one of the best. I recommend her to all my friends and family.

Sierra Lightfoot
5/5

Kelly did an amazing job with my year and a half pup! Him and I both learned a lot about training and becoming the best pup he can be from Kelly. He absolutely adored her by the end of our sessions. We highly recommend Kelly for all your dog training needs!

Angie Mann
5/5
Kelly is PHENOMENAL! We met Miss Kelly when my now 2 1/2 year old black lab mix, Tempe, was a puppy and she did some training with Kelly at a different location. She loved her and listened so much better to Kelly than to me. Kelly is energetic and LOVES dogs and their humans. Whe…Read full reviewClose full review

Kelly is PHENOMENAL! We met Miss Kelly when my now 2 1/2 year old black lab mix, Tempe, was a puppy and she did some training with Kelly at a different location. She loved her and listened so much better to Kelly than to me. Kelly is energetic and LOVES dogs and their humans. When I follow her training, Tempe is an ANGEL! During our last training session, we walked by the pond in our neighborhood and wanted to see if Tempe would be interested in cooling off. Attached to a 100 foot rope, Kelly ROLLED UP HER PANTS and got into the water to help encourage and get Tempe comfortable with the water. So, add "teaching dog how to swim" to her list of things she excels at! She will go the extra mile for her clients and she is a complete treasure. I look forward to our next round of classes where we attempt to tame the wild 6 month old puppy we have and get him some better manners. Thank you Kelly for loving and training our animals.

Samantha Mabe
5/5
We’ve been working with Kelly since we adopted our dog 3 years ago. Any time we have an issue, Kelly is great about fitting us into her schedule and helping in just a few sessions. When we recently had a new baby, I knew that Kelly would help our dog adjust to the new baby so we …Read full reviewClose full review

We’ve been working with Kelly since we adopted our dog 3 years ago. Any time we have an issue, Kelly is great about fitting us into her schedule and helping in just a few sessions. When we recently had a new baby, I knew that Kelly would help our dog adjust to the new baby so we could avoid problems down the road. Now the two are great friends! I recommend Kelly and Happy Tailz to all of my friends who need a dog trainer.

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