Happy-Go-Lucky Hounds LLC

Group classes are held Monday and Tuesday evenings at 6pm and 7pm at Invictus in Dubois, PA. Programs include 6-week Basic Obedience, CGC, AKC Star Puppy, and 4-week CGC Advanced and Urban courses. A 6-week Intro to Agility class is planned pending certification. Private lessons are offered in-home and include 3.5 sessions for the same price as a group class. Board-and-train is available for 1–2 dogs at Mandy’s home, with post-training written instructions provided.

Pricing Summary

Group classes cost $100 for a 6-week course; private lessons are $30 base for 45–60 minutes, with possible location-based increases. Dog walks start at $5 for 10 minutes, $15 for 30 minutes, up to $25 for 60 minutes. Additional charges apply for difficult dogs. Board-and-train is available for 1–2 dogs with written follow-up instructions.

Mandy Palmer is a licensed veterinary technician and certified dog trainer from Animal Behavior College who offers positive reinforcement-based dog training services. She provides both in-home private lessons and group classes at Invictus in Dubois, PA, covering basic obedience, Canine Good Citizen (CGC), AKC Star Puppy, and advanced CGC programs. Mandy also offers specialized services such as starting beagles on rabbits, introducing bird dogs to pointing skills, and limited board-and-train options for 1–2 dogs at her home. Additional services include dog walking, pet sitting, nail trims, anal gland expression, sanitary trims, subcutaneous fluid administration, nutrition plans, and pet massage (in certification process). Her background as a vet tech gives her unique insight into canine health and behavior, making her especially suited for dogs with medical or behavioral needs.

She emphasizes ethical training methods, uses treats and play as motivators, and tailors sessions to individual dogs’ needs. Mandy also offers educational sessions for first-time owners and has experience handling reactivity and fear aggression cases. She does not train in extreme weather conditions to protect dogs’ paws and well-being.

Mandy is an ethical beagle breeder through Sugar Hill Hounds and provides field trial handling for beagles, though this service has limited availability.

Accomplishments

Mandy is a licensed veterinary technician and certified dog trainer from Animal Behavior College. She is pursuing certifications in pet massage and pet nutrition. She is an ethical beagle breeder with experience in field trials and starting dogs on rabbits and birds.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients should contact Mandy via phone or email to inquire about class availability, schedule a private lesson, or discuss board-and-train options. Classes have waiting lists and are scheduled based on interest.