Good Happy Puppy Dog Training

Training begins with an evaluation to assess the dog’s behavior and create a customized plan. Clients can choose in-home sessions, board and train programs, or video training. Board and train programs involve 12 daily 10–15 minute sessions over 2–4 weeks. Basic obedience covers sit, stay, come, down, heel. Advanced training includes off-leash work with distractions. Protection training requires prior completion of basic and advanced obedience and focuses on bite work, tracking, and subduing suspects. Owner education is integrated into all programs to ensure continued progress.

Pricing Summary

Evaluations start at $50 (25% off until Jan 1, 2026); basic obedience training is $30/hour; advanced obedience is $40/hour; aggression modification is $50/hour; boarding is $40/day; boarding and training combined is $100/day (includes 25% discount). Training packages require owner participation for non-boarding options.

Policies

Guaranteed results or money back. No other cancellation or rescheduling policies are stated.

Good Happy Puppy Dog Training is a professional dog training service based in Iowa, offering in-home training for basic to advanced obedience, aggression modification, and protection (guard dog) training. They provide personalized sessions with a certified dog trainer who comes to the client’s home to train dogs in their natural environment, which is especially helpful for dogs with behavior issues tied to their home. They also offer board and train programs for owners seeking rapid results, with training sessions conducted 12 times daily for 10–15 minutes each. Online video training is available, and they guarantee results with a money-back promise. Additional services include dog boarding at $40/day and a discounted boarding and training package at $100/day. They offer evaluations for aggressive behavior and basic obedience, with pricing starting at $50 for an evaluation and $30/hour for training sessions.

Their training combines positive reinforcement with corrective techniques using food, toys, and training collars. They emphasize owner participation as key to long-term success, teaching owners how to continue training after sessions end. They serve clients in Iowa and offer flexible scheduling with availability Monday through Saturday from 9:00 am to 10:30 pm.

Specialties include aggression modification, recall training, leash walking, and guard dog protection training for dogs over one year old who have completed basic and advanced obedience. They also provide a 25% discount on evaluations until January 1, 2026.

Accomplishments

Over 5 years of experience with a claimed 100% success rate. Trainers are certified, but specific credentials are not listed.

How to Get Started!

Begin with an evaluation ($50 for basic, $100 for aggression) to receive a personalized training plan. Evaluations include an in-home visit by a trainer to diagnose behavior issues and recommend next steps. A 25% discount is available on evaluations until January 1, 2026.