Happy Tails Family Dog Training - North Las Vegas, NV

5 out of 5

(3 reviews)

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Pet Training / Behavior Consulting
Certified Separation Anxiety Trainer (CSAT)
Certified Control Unleashed Instructor (CCUI)
Family Dog Mediator (FDM)
Certified Dog Behavior Consultant (CDBC)
Pro Member APDT

I am a reward-based trainer located in Las Vegas and Henderson, Nevada.

I believe that education holds the key to nurturing and strengthening the bonds between dogs and humans. As responsible owners, it's our duty to train and manage our furry companions with kindness and respect, building partnerships based on trust and cooperation, not fear. I teach a straightforward method that allows quick mastery—a technique adaptable to teach your dog anything you desire in the future, setting both you and your furry friend up for success from the get-go.

My journey in this field began when I took the first national dog trainer's certification exam by the CCPDT in 2001, earning my CPDT-Knowledge Assessed. Additionally, I'm a Professional Member of the APDT and was recognized as a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant by the IAABC in 2005. Over time, I've invested in my education, completing an online course in Applied Behavior Analysis from Utah State University with Dr. Susan Friedman in 2013, and an intensive instructor's course for reactive and fearful dogs with Grisha Stewart on Behavior Adjustment Training.

In 2015, I dedicated three months to an intensive course, earning my certification in working with Separation and Isolation Distress in dogs, becoming a CSAT - Certified Separation Anxiety Trainer. Each certification and course has equipped me with valuable tools and insights to better understand and help our canine companions thrive in various situations.

Please contact and book me on PetWorks. Thank You.

  • Certified
  • Insured
  • BBB Accredited
  • Online Sessions
  • Mobile Services

Pricing Packages

Initial Consultation (2 hours)
$ 250.00 Per Session book

The initial consult includes history taking, discussion on unwanted behavior, management strategies, foundation training skills, and beginning training set ups. Afterwards, Single hourly lessons $135 ea.

Specialties

  • Dog Training
  • Puppy Training
  • Dog Obedience Training
  • Private Dog Training
  • Dog Behaviorist

How do you deliver training?

  • Private 1-on-1 sessions (in-home)
  • Day training (trainer works with dog while parent is at work)

What training tools do you use?

  • Back-clip Harness
  • Barriers
  • Clicker
  • Front-clip Harness
  • Leash
  • Long Line
  • Martingale Collar
  • Muzzle
  • Praise/Affection
  • Toys
  • Treats

What behavior issues do you help with?

  • Leash pulling / loose-leash walking
  • Leash reactivity (dogs, people, or both)
  • Separation anxiety
  • Resource guarding
  • Fear / phobias / noise sensitivity
  • Recall / off-leash reliability
  • Puppy biting / mouthing
  • House training / crate training
  • Jumping / greeting manners
  • Excessive barking
  • Counter surfing / stealing food
  • Multi-dog household issues
  • New baby / new pet transitions

What part of the animal kingdom do you serve?

  • Dogs

Which training type do you employ to encourage paw-sitive behaviors?

  • Dog Obedience Training
  • Dog Therapy Training
  • Pet Behavior Modification

What size animals do you work with?

  • 20-39 lbs
  • 40-79 lbs
  • under 20 lbs

Pet Certifications

  • Certified Family Dog Mediator® (FDM)
  • Certified Separation Anxiety Trainer (CSAT)
  • International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC)

Bonded and Insured

  • Insured

Proud member of...

  • Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT)
  • Pet Professional Guild (PPG)

Education

SF Academy for Dog Trainers

Which part of the country do you serve pets?

Online Remote from Anywhere, and locally in Clark County NV, Las Vegas, Henderson, Boulder City, Summerlin, Paradise, Enterprise, Spring Valley, Winchester, Sunrise Manor, Whitney, Pahrump, Sloan, Mountain’s Edge, Winchester Nevada

What year did you begin serving pets?

1997

How did you hone your craft?

2 apprenticeships, hundreds of hours of seminars, conferences, library filled with books, webinars, many classes.

What tip would you give pet parents for working with animals that you've learned as a pro?

learn to trust your dog's body language to tell you how they are feeling in every environment. Strive to give your dog the best quality of life.

What is one thing you want pet parents to know about you? It can be whatev-fur you'd like!

I have learned so much from so many dogs and the families they share their lives with.

Cat-astrophes happen! What is your cancellation policy?

• Cancellations made at least 48 hours before the scheduled service will receive a 75% refund. Medical and weather related emergencies are understood.
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BASED IN: North Las Vegas, NV
SERVICE AREA: Within 25 miles, including Online Remote from Anywhere, and locally in Clark County NV, Las Vegas, Henderson, Boulder City, Summerlin, Paradise, Enterprise, Spring Valley, Winchester, Sunrise Manor, Whitney, Pahrump, Sloan, Mountain’s Edge, Winchester Nevada

Regular hours

  • Sunday Closed
  • Monday 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Tuesday 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Wednesday 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Thursday 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Friday 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
  • Saturday 11:00 AM – 4:00 PM

Times shown in Pacific Time (PT). Exact hours may vary from week to week.

Distinction

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Customer Reviews

Deb is a miracle worker! For the first time in 2 years we can leave our little Gilly alone in our apartment without her creating a disturbance for our neighbors. While we are still building her tolerance, this is the first time we have seen any progress with Gilly and it has only been 9 weeks. After trying four different trainers and vet behaviorists that held themselves out as "trained" in separation anxiety (plus every other "solution" under the sun), I can tell you Deb is the real deal. She makes herself widely accessible through video and phone, so working with her in NYC from her home in Las Vegas was a breeze. We highly recommend Deb! - New York City, NY

- Emily S

Deb’s training was individualized, she knew what to look for, and pointed things out about Lola’s behaviors and our reactions that had never actively occurred to us. She explained what Lola was doing, what we were doing, and how our reactions would affect Lola. And then Deb would make adjustments to Lola’s training between every “mission.” And, finally, after all our failed attempts on our own, we saw real progress!

- Steven K

We can confidently say 8 months later that the training works! Deb's expertise has been vital during this journey. We worked directly with her for the first two months of training, and through the use of off-the-shelf video technology (webcams, etc.) she was able to join us in our home...observing Wally in the home environment and getting a true picture of his situation. She made several suggestions that were appropriate for Wally (ex: we added a see through gate at the main entrance/exit point, we also stopped crating Wally as the containment only heightened his anxiety, etc.) and all of them have helped him immensely. Since those first two months we have been on our own with her helpful guidance, and she has been a dedicated partner in the process. The training is not easy...in fact it is very hard...but with diligent commitment we have learned that it is very effective at getting an SA dog well. Wally is the better for it, and so are we.

- Cindy G

Specialties

  • Dog Training
  • Puppy Training
  • Dog Obedience Training
  • Private Dog Training
  • Dog Behaviorist

How do you deliver training?

  • Private 1-on-1 sessions (in-home)
  • Day training (trainer works with dog while parent is at work)

What training tools do you use?

  • Back-clip Harness
  • Barriers
  • Clicker
  • Front-clip Harness
  • Leash
  • Long Line
  • Martingale Collar
  • Muzzle
  • Praise/Affection
  • Toys
  • Treats

What behavior issues do you help with?

  • Leash pulling / loose-leash walking
  • Leash reactivity (dogs, people, or both)
  • Separation anxiety
  • Resource guarding
  • Fear / phobias / noise sensitivity
  • Recall / off-leash reliability
  • Puppy biting / mouthing
  • House training / crate training
  • Jumping / greeting manners
  • Excessive barking
  • Counter surfing / stealing food
  • Multi-dog household issues
  • New baby / new pet transitions

What part of the animal kingdom do you serve?

  • Dogs

Which training type do you employ to encourage paw-sitive behaviors?

  • Dog Obedience Training
  • Dog Therapy Training
  • Pet Behavior Modification

What size animals do you work with?

  • 20-39 lbs
  • 40-79 lbs
  • under 20 lbs

Pet Certifications

  • Certified Family Dog Mediator® (FDM)
  • Certified Separation Anxiety Trainer (CSAT)
  • International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC)

Bonded and Insured

  • Insured

Proud member of...

  • Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT)
  • Pet Professional Guild (PPG)

Education

SF Academy for Dog Trainers

Which part of the country do you serve pets?

Online Remote from Anywhere, and locally in Clark County NV, Las Vegas, Henderson, Boulder City, Summerlin, Paradise, Enterprise, Spring Valley, Winchester, Sunrise Manor, Whitney, Pahrump, Sloan, Mountain’s Edge, Winchester Nevada

What year did you begin serving pets?

1997

How did you hone your craft?

2 apprenticeships, hundreds of hours of seminars, conferences, library filled with books, webinars, many classes.

What tip would you give pet parents for working with animals that you've learned as a pro?

learn to trust your dog's body language to tell you how they are feeling in every environment. Strive to give your dog the best quality of life.

What is one thing you want pet parents to know about you? It can be whatev-fur you'd like!

I have learned so much from so many dogs and the families they share their lives with.

Cat-astrophes happen! What is your cancellation policy?

• Cancellations made at least 48 hours before the scheduled service will receive a 75% refund. Medical and weather related emergencies are understood.

Customer Reviews

Deb is a miracle worker! For the first time in 2 years we can leave our little Gilly alone in our apartment without her creating a disturbance for our neighbors. While we are still building her tolerance, this is the first time we have seen any progress with Gilly and it has only been 9 weeks. After trying four different trainers and vet behaviorists that held themselves out as "trained" in separation anxiety (plus every other "solution" under the sun), I can tell you Deb is the real deal. She makes herself widely accessible through video and phone, so working with her in NYC from her home in Las Vegas was a breeze. We highly recommend Deb! - New York City, NY

- Emily S

Deb’s training was individualized, she knew what to look for, and pointed things out about Lola’s behaviors and our reactions that had never actively occurred to us. She explained what Lola was doing, what we were doing, and how our reactions would affect Lola. And then Deb would make adjustments to Lola’s training between every “mission.” And, finally, after all our failed attempts on our own, we saw real progress!

- Steven K

We can confidently say 8 months later that the training works! Deb's expertise has been vital during this journey. We worked directly with her for the first two months of training, and through the use of off-the-shelf video technology (webcams, etc.) she was able to join us in our home...observing Wally in the home environment and getting a true picture of his situation. She made several suggestions that were appropriate for Wally (ex: we added a see through gate at the main entrance/exit point, we also stopped crating Wally as the containment only heightened his anxiety, etc.) and all of them have helped him immensely. Since those first two months we have been on our own with her helpful guidance, and she has been a dedicated partner in the process. The training is not easy...in fact it is very hard...but with diligent commitment we have learned that it is very effective at getting an SA dog well. Wally is the better for it, and so are we.

- Cindy G

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