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Happy Tails Learning Center for Dogs
Transforming dogs and empowering owners with expert training and loving care.
5(5 reviews)
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dog-walkers
Intensive, personalized training programs where dogs stay with us to learn leash manners, commands, and behavioral skills, with detailed take-home instructions and follow-up support.
Foundational classes for puppies to develop good habits, socialization, and basic obedience, ideal for first-time owners with ongoing guidance from trainers.
Expert handling of challenging behaviors like aggression or anxiety, using patient, practical methods tailored to rescue dogs and difficult cases.
Safe, comfortable boarding with caring staff, ensuring dogs are happy and well-supported during stays, often combined with training or Fit Dog sessions.
Active, fun exercise sessions to keep dogs engaged and healthy during boarding or as standalone activities.
Transforming dogs and empowering owners with expert training and loving care.
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Happy Tails Learning Center for Dogs is a premier dog training and boarding facility in Shelby Township, MI, dedicated to fostering well-behaved, happy pets through personalized, effective methods. Our experienced trainers, including Claire, Chris, and Kate, specialize in obedience, behavioral issues, and puppy training, with a compassionate approach tailored to each dog's needs. We offer residency programs, boarding, and ongoing support, ensuring lasting results and peace of mind for owners. With a 4.9-star rating from over 250 reviews, we're trusted for rescue dogs, first-time owners, and all breeds.
Post-training assistance via phone or text, helping owners maintain progress and address new questions with accessible, committed guidance.
Our golden retriever puppy Cora stayed at Happy Tails for a weeklong residency program with trainer Chris. We are so impressed with all the progress Cora made working with Chris, especially with her leash manners. He has been super helpful after the training as well. We had a follow up session with Chris where he offered suggestions for us. We highly recommend Chris at Happy Tails for any training program, you will not be disappointed!
We cannot say enough good things about Chris at Happy Tails. He worked with both of our pit bull rescue dogs during a very difficult period when they were fighting, and his guidance was absolutely critical to restoring stability and safety in our home. Chris is exceptionally knowledgeable, patient, and practical in his approach. He not only helped address the immediate behavioral issues, but also taught us how to better understand our dogs and manage situations proactively. His training methods were clear, effective, and easy to learn, which gave us confidence as owners. What truly sets Chris apart is his ongoing support. Even after the formal training sessions, he has remained readily available by phone or text whenever questions or concerns arise. That level of commitment and accessibility is rare and incredibly valuable. We are deeply grateful for Chris and would highly recommend Happy Tails to anyone—especially those working with rescue dogs or navigating challenging behavioral issues.
I brought my dog Sunny in for training and boarding,and I’m so impressed with the entire experience. Sunny is sweet but definitely stubborn so I knew Claire had her work cut out for her. She handled it beautifully. Claire was patient,calm, and incredibly skilled. She took the time to understand Sonny’s personality and worked with her in a way that really made things click. Sunny is noticeably more aware and now has great manners. The boarding portion was just as positive. I was completely at ease knowing Sunny was in caring, capable hands, and the whole staff did everything to keep her comfortable, happy and well supported while she was there. Very grateful for the effort put in to Sunny’s training by the whole Happy Tails crew.
If I could rate 100+ stars, I would. I brought my puppy there for classes about 6 months ago and did the entire residency program soon after. I was given detailed take home instructions which I followed religiously! My dog is so well behaved and polite; it’s scary! Kate, Claire, and Lindsey are all so sweet and pleasant to work with. They take care of my dog so much and my dog has a blast during his boarding stays and Fit Dog sessions. I would recommend Happy Tails for everyone. The training was worth every penny!!
We brought our dog for puppy training initially and then we had him in the obedience training residency program. It really was worth it. Being first time dog owners, it was a hard adjustment and Kate was so supportive and was willing to answer any questions and jump on the phone when we were running into issues. Kate is very friendly and kind and is very accommodating to needs. Also, our main trainer Claire worked directly with our dog during the residency program and she also was so helpful, and it was honestly amazing how much our dog improved. It was a night and day difference! Claire has been so supportive even after the residency program ended. I highly recommend Happy Tails!
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