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Training Programs

Winner! East Bay Express – Best Dog Obedience School

Now that you’ve read about our training philosophy and results, learn more about our training programs. We offer a wide variety of training programs based on you and your dogs needs. All programs include our monthly Sunday training reinforcement class.

Puppy Training Programs

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Great Dog Package – 7 Day Program large dog training oakland and east bay

The Great Dog Package is best for dogs with no major aggression, major anxiety or major housebreaking problems that will benefit from low distraction training.

7 day program includes:

  • Day Training or Boarding School
  • Basic etiquette with low distractions
  • Leash manners with low distractions
  • Customized for your family’s situation
  • Graduation
  • Unlimited 1 on 1 sessions at Happy Hound for 60 days after graduation
  • 1 Private Follow Up Lesson
  • Guaranteed support for life!
  • $3,595

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Basic Manners Package – 10 Day Program

Our 10 Day Basic Manners Training Program is a perfect fit for new puppies and mild dogs* that need work on issues like leash manners, basic ettiquette, and housebreaking.

This 10 day program includes:

  • Day Training or Boarding School
  • Basic etiquette
  • Leash manners
  • Create or restore housebreaking
  • Customized for your family’s situation
  • Graduation
  • Unlimited 1 on 1 sessions at Happy Hound for 30 days after graduation
  • Access to our monthly Sunday Reinforcement Class
  • Guaranteed support for life!
  • $2,995

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Dream Dog Package – 14 Day Program

The Dream Dog Package is best for happy-excitable or stubborn dogs or those with mild separation anxiety or major housebreaking problems. An excellent choice for busy families who want a Dream Dog.

14 day program includes:

  • Day Training or Boarding School
  • Basic etiquette with low/moderate distractions
  • Leash manners with low/moderate distractions
  • Off-leash recall low/moderate distractions
  • Create or restore housebreaking
  • Helps some separation anxiety issues
  • Customized for your family’s situation
  • Graduation
  • Unlimited 1 on 1 sessions at Happy Hound for 60 days after graduation
  • 1 Private Follow Up Lesson
  • Guaranteed support for life!
  • $4,395

 

Celebrity Rehab & Socialization Package – 21 Day Program dog training programs oakland and east bay

The Celebrity Rehab & Socialization Package is for dogs with moderate dog aggression who will benefit from strategic socialization. 

21 day program includes

  • Day Training or Boarding School
  • Basic etiquette with moderate/high distractions
  • Leash manners with moderate/high distractions
  • Potential off-leash and dog park etiquette depending on the dog’s condition and progress
  • Helps most separation anxiety issues
  • Customized for your family’s situation
  • Graduation
  • Unlimited 1 on 1 sessions at Happy Hound for 60 days after graduation
  • 1 Private Follow Up Lesson
  • Guaranteed support for life!
  • $4,895

 

The Passive Aggressive Recovery Package – 28 Day Program

The Passive Aggressive Recovery Package is for dogs with severe dog/human aggression and moderate to severe separation anxiety who will benefit from strategic socialization. 

28 day program includes

  • Day Training or Boarding School
  • Basic etiquette with moderate/high distractions
  • Leash manners with moderate/high distractions
  • Potential off-leash and dog park etiquette depending on the dog’s condition and progress
  • Helps most separation anxiety issues
  • Customized for your family’s situation
  • Graduation
  • Unlimited 1 on 1 sessions at Happy Hound for 60 days after graduation
  • 1 Private Follow Up Lesson
  • Guaranteed support for life!
  • $5,895

 

New Start Training Session

4 one hour training sessions personalized to your needs. Monthly Sunday training reinforcement class is included.

  • Basic commands
  • Leash manners
  • Short leash recall
  • $899 – 4 sessions at Happy Hound
  • $1,050 – 2 sessions at Happy Hound and 2 sessions at your home
  • $1,200 – 4 sessions at your home

 

Daycare Training Program

This service can be added on to your dog’s regular daycare time. We will work with them outside of their group to introduce or reinforce training skills. Monthly Sunday training reinforcement class is included. Daycare charges apply separately. Daycare rates and packages here »

  • 5 daycare training sessions $600
  • 10 daycare training sessions $1,100
  • 20 daycare training sessions $1,980

 

Beginner’s Training Class

How doggone great would it be if your perfectly adorable puppy or amazing new adoptee could learn basic obedience skills in four fun weekly sessions? We think your pooch deserves top-tier training in an enjoyable environment with a professional trainer and their favorite human—you! Click here to read a description about the Beginner’s Training Class.

  • 4 Weekly sessions
  • Puppies (Under 4 months) – Thursdays at 3:30pm
  • Dogs (Over 4 months) – Fridays at 3:30pm
  • $400