Our Mission
Here at Happy Tails to You Dog Training, our mission is to provide you with a positive foundation for establishing a healthy relationship with your dog. Our goals include teaching classes that are comprised of basic obedience, behavior problem solving techniques, household and public good manners, and preventative health care. We will at all times encourage responsible pet ownership and commitment to the natural life span of the dog. The health and well being of the dog and client satisfaction shall remain our highest priority.
Our Philosophy
Although we take our training very seriously, our techniques are geared to be fun and enjoyable for both you and your dog; as all dog training classes should be! While participating in our training programs, you will be learning philosophies and techniques taught by leading animal behaviorists, trainers of dogs, dolphins and tigers alike.
Having a happy, healthy relationship with your dog improves his ability and willingness to learn training exercises. Conversely, using the proper training methods can promote an enjoyable, long-lasting bond. Of utmost importance is to realize that dogs are living, breathing, thinking beings, and as such they will always have the ability to make choices. The day you become a worthy owner and a good trainer is the day you get your dog to offer you a desired behavior because he chooses to do so, not because he is forced. From there your relationship will blossom!
Our Practice
Happy Tails to You Dog Training is on the Humane Society of Santa Clara Valley's trainer referral list and has been affiliated with the Association of Pet Dog Trainers since 1996. All training sessions incorporate the use of reward-based methods for positive, non-punitive training. This includes the use of praise and food treats. Each class session is conducted for one (1) hour, once a week, for six (6) consecutive weeks. Classes are held indoors and are limited to eight (8) dogs per class.
It is recommended that all family members participate in your dog's training program, either by coming to class or helping with weekly homework. Clients may be as young as twelve (12) years old with adult supervision. All beginning classes (Puppy Kindergarten, Premier Puppy, and Premier Adult) have a one-hour orientation as the first class and include a Home Training Guide. Our class training facility is located at 2045 Woodard Road, near the intersection of Camden and Union in San Jose. Please call our training office for a current class schedule and further details. Classes fill up fast, so sign-up today!
Our Vaccination Requirements
Puppies between the ages of ten (10) weeks and five (5) months must have received two (2) of their required puppy shots. Older dogs must be current with their DHLP-PC and rabies vaccinations. A stool check by your veterinarian is also required. A copy of your current vaccination record will suffice as proof of shots and must be brought to the first class. A Bordetella inoculation is also required.