Happy Pup Training

Happy Pup Training offers structured, multi-session programs including Puppy Start Right Preschool (4 sessions for puppies 8–14 weeks), Basic Manners 1 (6 sessions covering foundational obedience), Basic Manners 2 (4 sessions building on Basic Manners 1 with distractions), AKC Canine Good Citizen Prep (6 sessions ending with official test), and a Tricks Class (4 sessions). All classes are one hour long, held at the facility, and use positive reinforcement. Private training and video coaching are also available. Classes are limited in size and require advance registration.

Pricing Summary

Private Puppy Start Right Program: $400 (includes 4 sessions and 2 socialization sessions). Basic Manners 1: $190 (6 sessions). Basic Manners 2: $110 (4 sessions). AKC Canine Good Citizen Prep: $190 (6 sessions). Tricks Class: $100 (4 sessions). Cancellation requires 48-hour notice for puppy classes and 24-hour notice for orientation sessions to receive a full refund.

Policies

48-hour cancellation notice required to reschedule Puppy Start Right Sessions. 24-hour notice required prior to orientation session for Basic Manners 1 to receive a full refund. No make-up classes offered. Summer and holiday breaks may affect availability.

Happy Pup Training is a dog training business led by Judy Bardsley, a certified professional dog trainer with multiple credentials including KPA CTP, CPDT-KA, and Fear Free Training Professional. Judy offers positive reinforcement-based training services using clickers, treats, and play to build trust and engagement with dogs. She provides both group classes and private training sessions at her facility in Mount Vernon, WA, as well as in-home training. Her programs include Puppy Start Right Preschool, Basic Manners 1 and 2, AKC Canine Good Citizen prep, and a Tricks class. She specializes in puppy socialization, leash walking, recall, reactivity, separation anxiety, resource guarding, and potty training. Judy emphasizes understanding canine behavior and creating a safe, respectful training environment. She also offers video coaching via Zoom and is an AKC Canine Good Citizen evaluator. Her training philosophy centers on rewarding desired behaviors and redirecting natural dog behaviors in a kind, science-backed way.

Judy has over 20 years of professional experience training dogs, having started in 2003 after earning a B.A. in Zoology from the University of Washington. She is a member of the APDT, PPG, and IAABC, and has volunteered at the Skagit Humane Society and Woodland Park Zoo. Her facility is located between Anacortes and Mount Vernon, serving Skagit and Island counties. She also provides educational resources and recommends other trainers during her summer and holiday breaks.

Accomplishments

Judy Bardsley holds a B.A. in Zoology from the University of Washington (2003), is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer – Knowledge Assessed (CPDT-KA), a Karen Pryor Academy Certified Training Partner (KPA CTP), and a Fear Free Certified Professional. She is an AKC Canine Good Citizen evaluator and member of APDT, PPG, and IAABC. She has volunteered at Skagit Humane Society and Woodland Park Zoo.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients can contact via phone or email to inquire about availability, schedule a consultation, and register for classes. Private training begins with an in-home assessment. Puppy Start Right and group classes require email registration and pre-enrollment.