Happy Training

Happy Training offers private in-home sessions customized to the dog and household’s goals, covering puppy skills, leash pulling, barking, reactivity, and vet/grooming acceptance. Group classes are held at Bag of Bones Barkery with scheduled weekly sessions. Specialized courses include Dog Walking Etiquette (5+ sessions) and Grooming/Vet Husbandry (6 sessions), with the final session focused on transferring skills to the owner. Training is structured around positive reinforcement and behavior modification, with ongoing support available.

Pricing Summary

Private in-home training is offered in 4-session packages for $450, with additional sessions at $125 each. Dog Walking Etiquette Course requires a 5-session minimum starting at $250, with $60 per additional session and a $50 recreational walking option afterward. Grooming and Vet Husbandry Course is a 6-session program priced at $600.

Happy Training, run by Certified Professional Dog Trainer Ashley Hamer, CPDT-KA, offers science-based, positive reinforcement dog training to help owners build trusting, happy relationships with their dogs. Ashley provides private in-home training sessions and group classes at the Bag of Bones Barkery, focusing on behavior modification, puppy life skills, leash walking, reactivity, barking, jumping, and vet/grooming husbandry. Her methods are compassionate, reward-based, and tailored to each dog’s needs, with an emphasis on making training fun and stress-free. Ashley also offers specialized courses for leash etiquette and grooming/vet handling, helping dogs feel comfortable during essential care. In addition to training, Ashley owns Curbside Cuts Mobile Dog Grooming, providing integrated pet care services. She is actively expanding her expertise through ongoing education, including pursuing AKC CGC Evaluator Certification and hosting a dog-focused podcast.

Ashley’s approach centers on teaching dogs what to do instead of what not to do, using food, praise, and play as motivators. She works with dogs of all ages and sizes, from high-energy puppies to anxious rescues, and helps owners understand triggers and create consistent, positive routines. Her clients report significant improvements in behavior, reduced stress, and stronger bonds with their dogs.

Ashley’s background includes over 12 years in the pet industry, starting as a kennel play timer and progressing through dog grooming to professional training. Her passion for dogs and commitment to ethical, joyful training make her a trusted choice for families seeking lasting results.

Accomplishments

Ashley Hamer is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA) with over 12 years of hands-on experience in the pet industry, beginning as a kennel attendant and progressing through dog grooming to professional training. She is pursuing AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator Certification, hosts a dog-focused podcast, and regularly attends seminars to expand her knowledge in agility, swimming, and scent work.

How to Get Started!

Prospective clients can contact Ashley via phone or email to discuss their dog’s needs. Private training begins with an in-home observation to assess the dog and household, followed by a customized training plan. Group classes can be enrolled in by selecting available dates on the website calendar.