(480) 886-6596

We focus on Service Dogs in our Happy Helpers Board and Train Program. 

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We use force free, humane, positive reinforcement training methods for our Happy Helpers Board and Train Program. It includes daily one-on-one training with our trainer and your Service Dog at the trainer's home and in public settings.

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Your Service Dog will help me determine what they find reinforcing, whether that be their food, soft or crunchy treats, toys, praise, affection or real-life rewards (such as sniffing or going outside).

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We use Ruffwear harnesses and leash safety straps whenever your Service Dog is taken off of the trainer's property. Your Service Dog will also be safely transported in a secured Ruff Land kennel.

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Our Happy Helpers Board and Train Program is currently only one of a few in Arizona that does not use coercive or punishment based methods, or aversive tools like e-collars, prongs or choke chains.

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We require all potential clients wanting to enroll their Service Dog into our Happy Helpers B&T Program to complete our Service Dog Evaluation. This takes place in a public setting, and allows us to see how your dog reacts to different stimuli in a new environment. The $100 evaluation charge does go towards the cost of your Happy Helpers B&T Program if they successfully pass the Evaluation.

If you are not in Arizona, please contact us for alternative methods.

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We also require proof of your Service Dog's examination by your veterinarian to ensure they are in optimal health no more than 10 days prior to starting the Happy Helpers B&T Program.

This ensures that your dog is healthy, nutritionally sound and likely able to physically and mentally handle the potential stress of being away from home. 

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All dogs must show veterinarian proof of:

• Current vaccinations (Rabies, DHPP, Bordetella) or a current titer test

• Flea and Tick Prevention

• Negative Fecal test (within 6 months) 

*Please note fecal tests need to test specifically for O&P along with Giardia. We will not accept any sort of fecal test that does not specifically test for Giardia. Passive fecal tests such as floats, in theory, can find Giardia, but in reality, do not.

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We ask that you provide enough food to last your dog during their stay to minimize upset stomach.

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Service Dogs and Service Dogs in Training who enter into our Happy Helpers B&T Program must be reliably potty trained and comfortable being in a crate.

Your Service Dog will be in their crate during mealtimes, overnight sleeping hours and if the trainer needs to leave for a lesson/errand and no one is home. This is done for everyone's safety.

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Female dogs must be either spayed or not in season. The training process can be disrupted for females in heat. 

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We require a $500 non-refundable booking fee to hold your spot in the Happy Helpers Board and Train Program. The remainder of the Program cost must be paid 72 hours prior to your Service Dog being picked up for training.

 

All Happy Helpers B&T Programs (minus the booking fee) are refundable up to 7 days prior to the start of your Program. We do offer payment plans, but balance must be paid off *prior* to starting the Happy Helpers B&T Program. 

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2 Week Happy Helpers Board and Train Program Investment - $1,750

• Includes pick up & drop off at your home or Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport

• 13 Days of one-on-one training

• Dogs 6 months old and up are eligible

• 30 Minute virtual consultation

• Curriculum is customized to your needs - this can include Public Access practice, task training, basic/advanced manners or introducing/proofing other skills

• One 30 minute virtual progress session once a week with handler

• Optional bath before going home

• One 90 minute transfer lesson at drop off if local, or virtual session once back home

• One 60 minute lesson in-home or in public one week after Service Dog returns home (if local)

• If out of state, three 60 minute virtual lessons included within 4 weeks after Service Dog returns home

• Includes a training pack (treat pouch, clicker, bag of treats)

• Email, virtual and text support for 6 months

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3 Week Happy Helpers Board and Train Program Investment - $2,600

• Includes pick up & drop off at your home or Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport

• 20 Days of one-on-one training

• Dogs 6 months old and up are eligible

• 30 Minute virtual consultation

• Curriculum is customized to your needs - this can include Public Access practice, task training, basic/advanced manners or introducing/proofing other skills

• One 30 minute virtual progress session once a week with handler

• Optional bath before going home

• One 90 minute transfer lesson at drop off if local, or virtual session once back home

• One 60 minute in-home lesson one week after Service Dog returns home (if local)

• One 60 minute public lesson two weeks after Service Dog returns home (if local)

• If out of state, five 40 minute virtual lessons included within 6 weeks after Service Dog returns home

• Includes a training pack (treat pouch, clicker, bag of treats)

• Email, virtual and text support for 6 months

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If your dog has previously successfully completed a Happy Helpers Board and Train Program, they are eligible for our Refresher Program - this is a great option if you are needing some things touched up on, or want to introduce a new behavior or task.

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7-14 Day Happy Helpers Refresher Board and Train Program Investment - $100/day

• Includes pick up & drop off at your home or Phoenix Sky Harbor Airport

• One-on-one training during their stay

• Dogs who have successfully completed our Happy Helpers B&T Program are eligible

• 30 Minute virtual consultation

• Curriculum is customized to your needs - this can include Public Access practice, task training, basic/advanced manners or introducing/proofing other skills

• Optional bath before going home

• One 60 minute transfer lesson at drop off (if local), or virtual session once back home

• One 40 minute virtual lesson within 2 weeks after Service Dog returns home

• Email, virtual and text support for 3 months after Refresher Program is completed

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For more information, or to reserve a spot for your Service Dog in the Happy Helpers Board and Train Program, give us a call at 480.886.6596 or send us an email at sunnyb@happyk9training.com

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We offer pick up and drop off service for our Happy Helpers Board and Train Program clients who reside in the greater Phoenix/Maricopa County area. We can provide transportation for clients outside of our service area for an additional fee of $2/per mile for zip codes 15 miles outside of 85302.