Good Dog Happy Dog LLC

The program begins with a 90-minute initial behavior consultation to assess the dog’s history, environment, and goals. Clients receive a customized plan, digital tools, and resources. Ongoing coaching sessions are offered as needed, with flexible scheduling and video/email support between sessions. The “Meet Your Dog’s Needs” program is the foundation, focusing on root causes of behavior rather than surface-level commands.

Pricing Summary

Initial consultation is a 90-minute Zoom session with a personalized training plan, digital logbook, and curated resources. Additional coaching sessions are available for purchase separately. Pricing details are not publicly listed but can be obtained through booking or email inquiry.

Policies

Bookings are made through an online scheduler. Lindsay accommodates clients with changing schedules and offers flexibility in session timing. Alternative booking methods are available if needed. Cancellation and rescheduling policies are not explicitly stated but implied to be flexible based on client needs.

Good Dog Happy Dog LLC is a force-free, fear-free dog training and behavior consulting business led by Lindsay Dellas, a Certified Professional Dog Trainer – Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA) and Fear Free Certified Professional. The business specializes in helping dog owners address complex behavioral challenges including leash reactivity, fearfulness, aggression, bite history, over-arousal, and puppy socialization. Lindsay uses science-based, positive reinforcement methods to build confidence and trust in dogs while empowering owners with clear, customized plans. Services include comprehensive behavior consultations, ongoing private coaching, and personalized training programs tailored to each dog’s unique needs. Lindsay collaborates with veterinarians and other pet professionals to ensure holistic care. She emphasizes education for owners, providing digital logbooks, curated resources, and adaptable learning formats to suit different styles. Training is conducted via Zoom and in-person in the San Francisco Bay Area, with a focus on creating joyful, sustainable change for both dogs and their humans.

Lindsay’s approach avoids aversive tools and punishment, prioritizing the dog’s emotional well-being. She works with puppies, adult dogs, seniors, and all breeds—including reactive, shy, and high-energy dogs. Her signature “Meet Your Dog’s Needs” program offers a structured yet flexible path to lasting behavioral improvement. Clients report dramatic improvements in their dogs’ behavior, increased confidence, and restored joy in daily walks and home life.

Additional services include behavioral support for dogs with bite histories, fear-based city living challenges, and sudden behavioral regression. Lindsay is actively involved in professional organizations and continues her education through workshops and certifications in dog behavior and learning theory.

Accomplishments

Lindsay Dellas is a CPDT-KA certified trainer, Fear Free Certified Professional, and holds a Certificate in Training and Behavior Consultation (CTBC) from the Dog Training Internship Academy. She is a graduate of Karen Pryor Academy’s Puppy Start Right course and completed the Aggression in Dogs Master Course. She is a member of the Pet Professional Guild, IAABC, and the Behavior Team of the Bay Area. She has completed training by Dr. Susan Friedman and is a Shock Free Coalition advocate. She has volunteered at the SFSPCA and is Pet First Aid/CPR certified.

How to Get Started!

Client engagement begins with booking a 90-minute initial Zoom consultation through the online scheduler. This session includes a full behavioral assessment, personalized training plan, digital logbook, and curated resources. Follow-up coaching sessions can be scheduled after the consultation.