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Happy Dog Training Happy Dog Training - Relationship, Training, Behavior, Education Professional dog training in Southern California. Contact us today!

I'm a certified professional dog trainer. So far, in my sixteen-year career, I have worked with over a thousand dogs. I am a 'Training without Conflict™' certified professional dog trainer (TWC-CPDT), also IACP certified on an advanced level (IACP-CDT, CDTA), and further hold multiple other certifications in a wide range of training disciplines. My team and I offer in-person training, virtual less

ons, board-and-train programs, as well as virtual coaching and workshops. Whatever your challenges may be, we can help you.

Unfortunately, far too many dog trainers fail to understand the ethological meaning of dominance, submission, and aggres...
09/07/2025

Unfortunately, far too many dog trainers fail to understand the ethological meaning of dominance, submission, and aggression and misuse them. If this topic interests you more, I highly recommend the books by ethologist, Roger Abrantes and animal behavior expert Temple Grandin. Dominance and submission are terms ethology defines, not dog trainers. To explain these, we have to examine their origin briefly. This starts with a brief look at the dog’s ancestors.

😊🐕🐾 Read more at https://SoCal.Dog/Dominance to take your dog to the next level!

In this episode, we discuss canine consent. It is the idea that dogs are sentient beings who deserve agency. According t...
03/07/2025

In this episode, we discuss canine consent. It is the idea that dogs are sentient beings who deserve agency. According to this concept, dogs should be allowed to make their own decisions and not made to do anything they don’t want to. Let's examine that.

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How dog trainers view dogs has changed over time, and so has our approach to dog training. Dog training used to be very ...
27/06/2025

How dog trainers view dogs has changed over time, and so has our approach to dog training. Dog training used to be very harsh—today, it’s much kinder. Some even argued that dogs don’t have emotions—these days, we know better.

We take a comprehensive view, including the current understanding of genetics, evolutionary psychology, and dogs’ emotional systems. In addition, we aim to honor them and acknowledge their amazing complexity. As a result, we understand how dogs are similar to humans and how they are different. Old models of training are getting a fresh look. I am sure we will continue to learn more in years to come.

😊🐕🐾 Read more at https://SoCal.Dog/Canine to take your dog to the next level!

Are dog parks safe? Dog parks can be fun for dogs and people. You can bring your dog to these fenced areas to socialize ...
24/06/2025

Are dog parks safe? Dog parks can be fun for dogs and people. You can bring your dog to these fenced areas to socialize and play off-leash games. Play with other dogs, or whatever else you and your furry companion might enjoy doing. Dog parks are a great way to add some variety to your dog’s routine. It helps with their biological fulfillment, and results in a happier dog.

However, most of us have probably seen how one single, misbehaved, hyper-active, or simply very pushy dog can change the entire atmosphere at a dog park in an instant; creating a not-so-safe environment. Whoever brought that dog in usually earns nasty looks from the other dog owners but more importantly, it turns what should be a fun time for people and their dogs into a stressful situation for everyone involved. That dog park is no longer safe.

Let’s review a couple of simple tips on how you can do your part to ensure that dog parks are fun for everyone and remain as safe as possible for all people and dogs.

😊🐕🐾 Read more at https://socal.dog/DogParks to take your dog to the next level!

Dogs absolutely must be vaccinated against Rabies, Distemper, and Parvo. But do you need annual boosters? How long does ...
21/06/2025

Dogs absolutely must be vaccinated against Rabies, Distemper, and Parvo. But do you need annual boosters? How long does each shot actually protect your dog? What about the many other dog vaccines? Do you need them all? Is it case-by-case? Area-, health- or age-dependent? There is much to know. Overvaccinations aren't harmless, and more isn't necessarily better.

😊🐕🐾 Read more at https://SoCal.Dog/Shots to take your dog to the next level!

In this episode, we discuss reinforcement. There are a lot of misconceptions all over the internet about reinforcement. ...
15/06/2025

In this episode, we discuss reinforcement. There are a lot of misconceptions all over the internet about reinforcement. I want to provide some context on the complexity of reinforcement and discuss some of the often-ignored fundamentals.

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Choosing knowledgeable and skilled professionals for any required service is a good idea. This is no different with dog ...
09/06/2025

Choosing knowledgeable and skilled professionals for any required service is a good idea. This is no different with dog trainers. However, professionals such as electricians and plumbers have standardized certifications and licensing requirements. This is not the case with dog professionals.

In the United States, licensing and certification for dog professionals vary by state and county. Some places offer licensing and certification. Others don’t. Whether there is a professional standard in your state or county, there will most likely be qualified, skilled dog professionals.

😊🐕🐾 Read more at https://SoCal.Dog/Certification to take your dog to the next level!

In this episode, we briefly touch on the common symptoms and cases of fear in dogs and then discuss in detail what happe...
03/06/2025

In this episode, we briefly touch on the common symptoms and cases of fear in dogs and then discuss in detail what happens in a dog’s brain when they are afraid. We also discuss how helping fearful dogs works and what limits we must accept.

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Let’s stop walking our dogs, we are doing that to them. Let’s stop taking our dogs on a walk, we are doing that for them...
28/05/2025

Let’s stop walking our dogs, we are doing that to them. Let’s stop taking our dogs on a walk, we are doing that for them. Let’s walk with our dogs—together, as a team! Read more about our philosophy on how walking with your dog should be like.

😊🐕🐾 Read more at https://socal.dog/Walk to take your dog to the next level!

Recently, one of my dogs contracted a yeast infection in his right ear. He decided to jump into a pool with water full o...
28/05/2025

Recently, one of my dogs contracted a yeast infection in his right ear. He decided to jump into a pool with water full of algae. Yeast infections are an ugly business. In addition, traditional vet treatment is expensive. Prepare yourself to deal with this and the consequences of the traditional treatment for quite some time. It can cost hundreds or, in some cases, thousands of dollars.

😊🐕🐾 Read more at https://SoCal.Dog/Yeast to take your dog to the next level!

In this episode, I speak with dog training legend Ivan Balabanov about Service Dog Training. Ivan is best known for his ...
22/05/2025

In this episode, I speak with dog training legend Ivan Balabanov about Service Dog Training. Ivan is best known for his accomplishments in dog sports. He is a two-time world champion in the protection sport IGP but has worked in every dog discipline you have heard of. Ivan is known and respected across the globe and has lectured over 900 times and on every continent.

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Dog owners are confronted with various dog collars today. You can find thousands of different designs of regular dog col...
16/05/2025

Dog owners are confronted with various dog collars today. You can find thousands of different designs of regular dog collars alone. In addition, there is a wide range of specialized training collars. This can make it confusing as to what dog collar to choose.
😊🐕🐾 Read more at https://SoCal.Dog/Collars to take your dog to the next level!

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Relationship Development | Obedience Training | Behavior Modification | AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC) | AKC Advanced Canine Good Citizen (ACGC) | Lectures and Trainer Courses We are certified dog trainers and behaviorists who specialize in canine relationship development, training and behavior modification. We work with clients all over Southern California and can also help you. Our programs cover a wide variety of areas: basic and advanced obedience classes, reducing fear and anxiety, resolving dog aggression and human aggression, adoption support, and many more.