Happy Tails Dog Training Center

Happy Tails Dog Training Center We believe great training is built on knowledge, compassion, and results you can see in everyday life. I have been teaching classes for almost 40 years.

Modern, Science-Based Methods
Training with compassionate support for both client and dog! Happy Tails Dog Training Center is a 5,000 square foot indoor facility. We offer Basic Obedience, Canine Good Citizen, Agility, Puppy Kindergarten, Rally Obedience, "brain games", Nosework classes, plus more. APDT, Member #83323
I started Happy Tails Dog Training in 1980

I had English Setters, Irish Setters

, Border collies, and now Papillons

I have competed in Obedience, Conformation,
stock dog, agility, Nosework etc. My dogs and I have acquired trophies, championships, titles ,and enjoyed the "ride", but the relationship with my dogs is my most valuable accomplishment! Training your dog can be one of your most satisfying endeavors! Learning how your dog learns, and how to teach him what you want is
priceless! If you want to learn to compete and do the best you can, I would love to help you develop that kind of relationship with your dog

The main focus on all my training is to teach the dog, rather than correct the dog for something he hasn't learned yet.

~Terry Besler~

Owner/Operator of Happy Tails

Courtesy post We will be launching a new feature on our website for dogs like Prairie. Watch for our second chances page...
06/01/2026

Courtesy post

We will be launching a new feature on our website for dogs like Prairie.

Watch for our second chances page launching soon.

Come play! All dogs are welcome!
06/01/2026

Come play! All dogs are welcome!

Come run Fast CAT this weekend with us and Black Hills Dog Training Club - BHDTC(June 6 & 7) in Rapid City! In conjunction with CGC and Trick Dog on Friday, June 5th and Barn Hunt and NADD Dock Diving (June 5-7) K9 Sports Complex.
Enter Fast CAT online: https://portal.harmonydogsports.com/event-detail/119
Enter CGC and Trick Dog: https://portal.harmonydogsports.com/event-detail/125
Day of Entries for Barn Hunt - just a few spots left and lots of Day of for NADD Dock Diving.

Here’s an opportunity to try shed hunting!
05/31/2026

Here’s an opportunity to try shed hunting!

Do you want to support Nuisance Farm and love spending quality time with your dog?
Our wonderful friends at Canine Collective have put together a wonderful NASDA intro event on Tuesday, June 9th, taught by the lovely Denise Maher. ❤️
Spots are limited to 10 participants per hour. If interested, please text or call Janae at 605-580-5040 to reserve a spot!
Huge thank you to the Dorns, Lucinda and Denise for coming together for us. We appreciate it so very much!!

If you are unable to attend, but would like to donate to our animals, anyway, please hit the 'Donate' button on this post. 🥰

Two opportunities to swim! Splash and Dash - you are in the pool too! K9 Splash - we get wet!
05/26/2026

Two opportunities to swim!

Splash and Dash - you are in the pool too!

K9 Splash - we get wet!

Don’t miss out! Swim and water agility classes start soon!

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Today we pause to reflect and remember. Today we honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice. Today we celebrate the Lan...
05/25/2026

Today we pause to reflect and remember.

Today we honor those who made the ultimate sacrifice.

Today we celebrate the Land of the Free because of the brave.

To all veterans, we say thank you for your service.

05/24/2026

Competition isn’t for everyone. Physical fitness and mental stimulation is!

Winnie is one of our students working on reducing reactivity and increasing confidence. She struggles when her owner moves too far away.

We began independence training by introducing some agility equipment. This is her third session.

There is so much more to working with reactivity than just training. Helping these dogs build confidence, changing their emotional state, and building the owner-dog bond should all be a priority.

05/23/2026

Congratulations to Audra and Griffin and Missy and Max on earning their Interior Element Specialty Trial title in Columbus, MT today!
Missy and Max -2nd overall!

Fun fact Friday And if you don’t say “BIG STRETCH” we can’t be friends 🤣🤣🤣
05/22/2026

Fun fact Friday

And if you don’t say “BIG STRETCH” we can’t be friends 🤣🤣🤣

Address

4223 Peaceful Pines Road
Rapid City, SD
57702

Telephone

+16058771692

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