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HappyGentle Dogs
Princeton, Texas
About HappyGentle Dogs
HappyGentle Dogs offers Constructional Reinforcement Training, a positive, science-based approach to behavioral issues, aggression, and puppy foundations. Led by Dale Donaldson, The Gentle Coach, our programs help dogs and owners build real trust and lasting results, from basic manners to complex behavioral work. Based in Princeton, Texas and serving the greater North Texas area, we're committed to gentle, effective training for every dog and family. No pain. No fear. No punishment. Ever.
Training & services
Training goals
- Behavior consultation
- Leash training Customer-reported
Behavior support
- Aggression training
- Reactivity training
How training happens
- Board and train
- Owner coaching Customer-reported
Dog age
- Puppies
Your dog’s background
- Rescue dogs Customer-reported
Additional services
- Boarding
Other listed services
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- Dog Behavioral
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Customer reviews
Google listing5
93 Google reviews
Mentioned in reviews
- Confidence building 19
- Cognitive training 11
- Reactive dog training 8
- Dog happiness 6
- Fearful dog training 6
- Gentle approach 4
All 10 topics
- Dog adoption 3
- Dog transformation 2
- Rescue dog training 2
- Separation anxiety training 2
Google review topics, not confirmed services.
This is the best place to entrust with your pets. They are kind, attentive and extremely knowledgeable. I had two different German shepherds that went through training and boarding over the years with Dale and couldn’t be happier.
The Happy Gentle Dog Place is absolutely phenomenal. We struggled for so long with our dog's aggressive behavior, and they provided effective, long-term solutions that truly transformed our dog (and our lives!). Dale’s gentle, expert approach is unmatched. Plus, their reliable boarding services make traveling less stressful. Highest recommendation for training and care! KB Wylie TX
Dale and team are amazing! If you think your pup is beyond help just take them to Dale. They get treated like royalty while learning and are truly happy throughout the process
I’ve taken my dogs to Happy Gentle Dogs several times now. I live in Plano, and while there are plenty of dog hotels and boarding facilities nearby, none of them worked well for my dogs. They were always stressed, and sometimes they even developed allergies from the cleaning prod…Read full reviewClose full review
I’ve taken my dogs to Happy Gentle Dogs several times now. I live in Plano, and while there are plenty of dog hotels and boarding facilities nearby, none of them worked well for my dogs. They were always stressed, and sometimes they even developed allergies from the cleaning products and turf. Every trip left me worried. In 2021, one of my clients recommended Dale — and what a difference. Since then, every time I pick up my dogs, they’re happy and relaxed. And when I drop them off, they jump out of the truck excited and ready to run around the beautiful, peaceful space that Dale and the Happy Gentle Dogs family have created. I finally have a place I trust, and my dogs absolutely love it.
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