Melissa’s Happy Dogs llc

Complete Camp (3 weeks) builds foundational obedience and off-leash skills for non-aggressive dogs. Refresher Camp (10 days) reteaches lost behaviors. Rehabilitation Camp (4 weeks) addresses fear, reactivity, and aggression with limited availability. All camps include 2-hour owner pick-up sessions with hands-on training and access to a private Facebook group with video resources. Private sessions target specific issues like leash manners, door manners, and recall. Phone consultations provide advice for home challenges. No potty training is offered.

Pricing Summary

Complete Camp: $2000 (3 weeks), Refresher Camp: $850 (10 days), Rehabilitation Camp: $3000 (4 weeks), Private Sessions: $250/hour, Phone Consultations: $65/30 min. All camps are board-and-train only. Tools recommended for purchase include e-collar, prong collar, elevated bed, slip lead, and leash, available at facility during pickup.

Policies

Dogs must be quarantined at home for 2 weeks prior to training with no visits to dog parks, groomers, daycares, or vet facilities. Male dogs 8+ months must be neutered. Females must not be in heat. Owners must watch the “Going Home” video and understand the tools used before pickup. Vaccinations (Bordatella, DHPP, Rabies) must be current. Applications are required to begin the process.

Melissa’s Happy Dogs LLC is a family-oriented dog training business located in Enterprise, AL, offering board-and-train programs and private sessions using a balanced training method. They combine positive reinforcements (food, touch, verbal praise) with negative reinforcements (leash corrections, e-collar feedback, firm verbal cues) to teach obedience, manners, and behavior modification. Their programs include Complete Camp (3 weeks), Refresher Camp (10 days), and Rehabilitation Camp (4 weeks), all of which are board-and-train only. Dogs live in a home-like environment with exposure to visitors, children, cats, and group activities like off-leash walks. Owners receive a 2-hour pick-up session with hands-on training, access to an exclusive Facebook group with video libraries and free reminder classes, and are required to understand the tools used before pickup. They do not offer potty training. Private sessions are available for specific issues like leash pulling, door manners, and recall. All dogs must be at least 5 months old, fully vaccinated, quarantined for 2 weeks prior, and males 8+ months must be neutered.

Their training tools include e-collars (Mini Educator/Micro Educator), prong collars (Herm Sprenger), elevated dog beds (K&H Pet Cot), slip leads (Mendota), and pet corrector spray. They emphasize communication over punishment and provide detailed education to owners on proper tool use. They do not use retractable leashes and recommend specific brands for safety and effectiveness.

How to Get Started!

Owners must fill out a training application via the provided JotForm link. After submission, Melissa’s Happy Dogs will contact the owner within 7–10 business days to discuss next steps.