Happy Paws Tutor teaches dogs and their humans together, one session at a time, so the good habits actually stick once we leave.
Each program is taught one-on-one and adjusted as your dog learns.
Potty training, name response, and calm handling for pups just settling into a new home.
Sit, stay, come, and loose-leash walking, practiced until it holds up outside a quiet room.
A gentle, structured approach for dogs that pull, bark, or lunge at other dogs or people.
One session to look closely at a specific issue — barking, guarding, anxiety — with a take-home plan.
For dogs that knew basic commands once and could use a tune-up after old habits crept back in.
Periodic check-ins for owners who like having a trainer on call as new situations come up.
No contracts before you've actually talked to a trainer.
Tell us about your dog and what you're hoping to change.
We meet your dog where they're comfortable and set a first goal together.
Sessions where you're coached right alongside your dog.
A simple routine, plus the option to book a refresher anytime.
Happy Paws Tutor keeps every session one-on-one, so a shy rescue and a bouncy young lab get genuinely different lesson plans instead of the same script.
We're upfront about pace — some habits shift in a couple of sessions, others take longer, especially anything rooted in fear or anxiety. We'll tell you honestly what to expect after meeting your dog.
"We build the lesson around the dog we meet, not the one on the intake form."
It depends on the dog and the behavior — we'll give you a realistic timeline after the first session rather than a guess upfront.
Most lessons start at home, with some moving to a nearby park as your dog gets ready for more distractions.
Puppies as young as 8 weeks through senior dogs — let us know your dog's age when you call.
Yes, but tell us upfront. We'll likely recommend a behavior check-in first to assess safety before building a full program.