Happy Dogs Boarding and Training

4.8 Stars,149 Reviews
1049 Chews Landing Rd, Laurel Springs, NJ 08021

Service area: Happy Dogs Boarding and Training serves New Jersey (including South Jersey, North Jersey, Bergen County, Central NJ, Hudson County, Hunterdon County, Morris County, Somerset County, and numerous specific cities like Alpine, Cherry Hill, Hoboken, Princeton, and Westfield), Philadelphia, PA, and Manhattan, NY, covering the entire Tri-State area.

Service Overview

Types of Dog Training

  • Family Dog
  • Service Dog
  • Behavior Modification

Specialty Focus Areas

  • Basic Obedience
  • Puppy Training
  • Leash Pulling
  • Reactivity / Aggression
  • Jumping on People
  • Barking Excessively
  • Separation Anxiety
  • Biting / Nipping
  • Potty Training
  • Fearfulness
  • Recall

Training Formats Offered

  • Board and Train
  • Private Lessons
  • Group Classes
  • Private Facility

Program Formats

  • Sessions Package
  • Intensive Program
  • One-Time Consultation

Age of Dogs Trained

  • Puppy (<1 year)
  • Adolescent (1-2 years)
  • Adult (2-8 years)

Dog Training Methodology

Happy Dogs Boarding and Training offers various programs including Board & Train, Private Lessons, Group Lessons, Puppy Upbringing, Vacation Immersion Program, and K9 Nose Work. They create customized training plans for individual dog needs and also train owners to ensure continued success.

Testimonials

“I want to thank John Soares and his staff, for their remarkable training with our 5 year old German Shepherd, Duke. Prior to training with John Soares, my wife found Duke to be unmanageable when walking Duke outside. Duke became Dog Aggressive. Duke’s tugging and barking had to be addressed.Having trained with John Soares years ago with success, I had total confidence, John and his excellent experienced staff would correct Dukes behavior. After John evaluated Dukes behavior, John explained to my wife and I in great detail, why Duke behaved in this manner. John designed a custom training plan to aid in Dukes training. Understand, No two dogs are alike.With Johns advice, my wife and I scheduled Duke for a Board and Stay Training. On a frequent basis during Dukes stay, John sent use training videos of Dukes improvement. John always maintain open lines of communication.After completing Dukes stay, John did a series of one on one training sessions with Duke, both my wife and I. The results were positive and enlightening.Both my wife and I applaud John Soares and his excellent and experience training staff with working with Duke. Having worked as a volunteer in a local kennel, I seen to many dogs surrendered for this type of behavior. I knew if anyone could correct this behavior, John Soares could.There are dog trainers and then there is John Soares. The teacher of trainers. Johns knowledge and experience with canines must be recognized as Outstanding. John has a God given Gift with training and communicating with Mans Best Friend.Both my wife and I highly recommend John Soares and no other.John with out doubt is a FIVE STAR TRAINER an a Great Guy!!!”
– michael Quigley Jr

“Our 1 year old GSD just finished his board and train. We cannot say enough great things about John and his training. I mean just look at his history! You can immediately tell his passion for this is genuine. We cannot recommend him enough. Our Echo had a tough life before us. We all believe he was not dumped, but he was an escape artist and they forgot to microchip him on time. With that, he did not know proper manners. After the shelter found him as a stray, he was adopted and then surrendered THREE times by THREE different families. All because he lacked obedience, which was never his fault. John has not only trained Echo, but also trains us so that we are setting him up for continued success. We will definitely be continuing training with him. Thank you John and your team for taking great care of our boy.”
– Jah G

“Highly recommend!!! John is amazing at training. He and the entire staff have gone above and beyond to ensure our dog was properly trained. He provided clear instructions and responded promptly to any of our questions. We are forever grateful to John and his team. Our dog is so much better at walking— no more pulling me or dragging me across neighbors lawns or chasing squirrels!!! . Again I highly recommend this place for any dog training needs. You will not be disappointed! Thank you John!”
– Melissa (Mel725)

About the Trainer

Happy Dogs Boarding and Training (HDBT) is a full-service kennel owned by professional trainers with over 30 years of experience. They aim to provide the best dog training with unprecedented care, ensuring dogs are relaxed and comfortable. HDBT offers state-of-the-art dog training services and focuses on personal attention rather than high volume. Their goal is to provide a high standard of professionalism and knowledge in a safe, secure, pet, and people-friendly environment.

They resolve common dog training problems and are recognized as a leader in the industry, with their expertise sought by other trainers in New Jersey, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and New York. They treat dogs with the same care as those trained for executive protection or movie roles.

Accomplishments

Happy Dogs Boarding and Training holds a 4.8+ star rating from over 110 reviews and is top-rated on Google. They are recognized as award-winning trainers and have been featured on Bravo, The Real Housewives of New Jersey, and The New York Times. The business is considered a leader in the industry with highly experienced dog trainers.

How to Get Started!

Clients can get started by contacting Happy Dogs Boarding and Training to schedule an evaluation for their dog.

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  • 31+ Years Experience

Availability

  • Weekdays
  • Weekends
  • Morning
  • Afternoon
  • Evening

Hours

Monday: 8am-6pm
Tuesday: 8am-6pm
Wednesday: 8am-6pm
Thursday: 8am-6pm
Friday: 8am-6pm
Saturday: 8am-6pm
Sunday: Closed

  • Women-owned
  • wheelchair accessible entrance
  • wheelchair accessible parking
  • wheelchair accessible seating
  • restroom unisex

Other Services Offered

  • Pet boarding service
  • Kennel

Location

1049 Chews Landing Rd, Laurel Springs, NJ 08021

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