Happy Tails K-9 Training and Supplies

Group training includes puppy socialization, obedience, leash etiquette, and adult socialization, held multiple times per week. Private training is tailored for aggression, fear, or shyness and requires an initial evaluation. Educational seminars offer weekly topics for dog owners to learn about behavior, health, and training. Training integrates hands-on instruction for both dogs and owners, with many sessions incorporating resident rescue dogs as models and support animals.

Pricing Summary

Group training: $115–$150 for 4–6 weekly sessions; Private training: $45 for evaluation, $45–$50 per 60-minute session; Educational seminars: $5 for 30 minutes, $10 for 60 minutes. A $25 deposit is required to register for group classes.

Policies

A $25 deposit is required for online registration of group classes. No specific cancellation or rescheduling policy is stated.

Happy Tails K-9 Training and Supplies is a dog training business owned by Shauna Geier in Watertown, SD, offering private behavior evaluations and modification training for dogs with aggression, fear, or shyness, as well as group training classes for puppies and adults in obedience, socialization, and leash etiquette. Shauna, a former military professional with 14 years of service, holds certifications as a Certified Advanced Canine Training Professional (CACTP) and Certified Canine Trainer and Behavior Specialist (CCTBS), and has a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology. Her training approach is rooted in real-life experience with rescued dogs, including German Shepherds, Dutch Shepherds, and Malinois, many of which had severe behavioral issues that she successfully rehabilitated. The business also operates as a pet supply store offering enrichment products, vests, backpacks, training supplies, treats, toys, bones, and preventive medicine items. Shauna provides educational seminars for dog owners and hosts community events like Pawprint Ornament Workshops and Pet Portrait Fundraisers. Her facility serves as both a training center and a supportive hub for dog owners seeking practical, compassionate, and breed-informed guidance.

Shauna’s training philosophy emphasizes preventing euthanasia of dogs due to preventable behavioral issues by educating owners and using humane, effective techniques. She integrates her rescued dogs into evaluations and training sessions to help other dogs build confidence, and she tailors programs to individual needs with a focus on consistency, positive reinforcement, and owner education. Her store is welcoming and staffed to assist with product questions, making it a one-stop resource for training and supplies.

Her team includes rescued dogs that assist in evaluations, such as Marshal, a formerly fearful GSD mix who now helps calm shy dogs, and Kyra, a rescued dog who helped raise multiple dogs before her passing. Shauna’s work extends beyond training to community building, aiming to make Watertown a safer and more enjoyable place for dogs and their families.

Accomplishments

Shauna Geier is a Certified Advanced Canine Training Professional (CACTP) and Certified Canine Trainer and Behavior Specialist (CCTBS) with a Bachelor’s Degree in Biology. She has successfully rehabilitated multiple rescue dogs with severe behavioral issues, including resource guarding, fearfulness, and reactivity, and has used her own dogs to assist in evaluations and training. Her work has helped prevent euthanasia of dogs through education and behavior modification.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients must schedule an initial evaluation ($45) for private training to determine the best training options. Group classes can be registered for online with a $25 deposit. Educational seminars are available starting in January and can be registered through the website.