Greg is an all-star dog trainer! I was having issues with my 5-month old puppy after taking her…read morehome from the shelter. She was beginning to start her "adolescent" years soon and it really showed. She went from being a cute puppy who napped all day to a dog who bit everything, became passively disobedient, and didn't know how to utilize her new found energy. I didn't know what to do so I began looking up dog trainers in my area. Enter Greg. I spoke to him on the phone and he addressed all my concerns. He was very understanding and explained how all these tendencies were natural puppy behaviors. I was a bit hesitant to use his service at first but he offered to come to my house for a consultation. When he came, I saw how well he was able to communicate with Snickers and how much passion he had for dog training. He was very accommodating and offered to take her for board and train right away. Throughout the week, he provided me updates via photos and training videos. I saw how happy Snickers was with him and how much she progressed over the days. He was also very responsive when I asked him questions about her training. After her training was complete, I could hardly recognize her anymore cause she was so well behaved! I would highly recommend Greg if you are looking for a dog trainer who loves dogs as much as you do!

Me and my dog Brook met Greg for the first time at an evaluation. He explained the overall gist…read moreabout dog training, showed how obedience and play go together, and the Brook's good potential outcome. Brook liked him a lot! He wanted to go with him and be trained by him since day one. I was a bit amazed because Brook is usually a shy dog who takes time to meet new people and new dogs. Needless to say, I hired Greg for the series of the dog training right away. Week 1: Learned basic skills like "come," "heel," "wait," "leave it," etc. Greg also explained me a lot about the dog training overall and went over double the set time but didn't charge anything extra. He really goes far for you. Week 2: Learned more basic skills + trained longer durations to hold "stay"/"wait." Brook started showing a different attitude. His focus became so much better. Doing homework with Brook got easier. Week 3: Continued to work on the commands and focus. We also discussed how treat-driven training will have to eventually go away. Week 4: We set a goal, which is to pass the Canine Good Citizen test and worked on the list towards that goal. Each session went beyond the set time (Thank you, Greg, for your patience!), and I felt like the value we received was more than I paid for! Brook likes Greg a lot and looks forward to seeing him every time. The weekly training will go on for several more sessions. I'm also thinking of asking him to come around once in awhile after the weekly sessions so we can keep the standard for Brook. I appreciate his passion and generosity for being willing to get something done, no matter how long it takes. He is very patient working in any situation. It's really hard to find a dog trainer like him. Greg is the best!

I have had nothing but a positive experiences in the classes that I have taken at Happy Tails. My…read moredogs not only learned basic manners, they were exposed to lots of different activities that we could do like Agility, Obedience, Scent Work and more. The facility is built with the safety of dogs in mind and all the equipment is kept in excellent shape. I would recommend this to all dog owners looking for ways to expand their skills of working with their fur family!

10 of my own dogs in 30 years have trained under Terry's guidance, with fabulous results! I have…read morespent a great deal of time training with Happy Tails and have had dogs, from pets that need to be good citizens with basic manners, to competition obedience and competition agility dogs. My dogs love "training night" and the wonderful experiences they have at the training center. I have participated in dozens of classes through the years and have watched many people and their dogs grow into very successful teams together. I highly recommend Terry and Happy Tails for everyone who wants a well mannered dog and wants to build their relationship with their dog. There are opportunities for all kinds of training: manners, CGC, nosework, agility, rally, obedience, tricks, etc available for all levels of trainers and dogs! Something of interest for everyone.

I took my dog to one of Katherine's group classes and she made such great progress in just two…read moresessions over three weeks! What helped the most is learning how I could continue to work with Laika on my own. Many people who knew her before and after training commented on how far she had come and how good of a dog she was becoming through my training. I couldn't have done it without taking the class!

From the owner: Animal Psychology Center is a dog psychology center located in the Rapid City area of South Dakota…read more Owner Katherine Andrews has a passion for training service dogs and rehabilitating dogs with behavioral issues. Backed with 20 years of animal training experience, Katherine takes pride in making life better for people and pets. Katherine also offers individual sessions and group classes to help you train your dog. She has a small breeding program that produces puppies from her therapy dogs. These puppies are great service dog candidates, but many of them go to pet homes as well. Contact Katherine today for more information!

I have taken my Marilyn to stay a few times , she is still young and full of energy spoiled to but…read morethey do a good job and they also do grooming

I was very excited to bring our dogs here on our cross country move & with this being our 3rd…read moreboarding stop, I assumed it would be the same outcome. Unfortunately, we did not have a great experience. Upon picking up our 2 dogs (who have been kenneled many times before without incident), we noticed that the smaller dog's head was very wet & the person who gave her to us simply said "That must have just happened." It wasn't until we got her outside that we could see her head was ripped open. We took her back inside & they simply said "I guess she got a scratch." We then took her to a local vet to have her checked out & had to spend $160 to have staples put in her wound. (see photos) I am very disappointed in their apathy for our dog & her injuries incurred while we entrusted them with the care of our dogs. We will make sure that we don't let any friends & family in the area risk their pets at this business. Update: received a call from owner expressing apology & a suggestion to kennel my dogs separately. Thanks....

SELF SERVICE PET WASH available and it is VERRRRRY nice!! Nice big tubs, plenty of towels,…read moreshampoos, conditioners, combs, and brushes, and a blow dryer. Made washing the mud off my dog so easy and convenient!!!!

Great caring staff, good communication. My dog was very anxious the first time but they have worked…read morewell with her.

The best and only place I trust to watch our fur babies! The whole team is amazing! Our labs have…read morestayed there 4-5 times now and are always excited to go back!

The owners are simply amazing. Very friendly. I knew our Lilly was in perfect hands. We used this…read moreplace three times for doggy daycare when we RV'd in the area. We would absolutely use this place over and over again if we lived here.

They didn't listen to how I wanted my dog groomed they did a butcher job thank goodness she's not a…read moreshow dog and her hair grows out fast

I called and asked to if there was any time to bring my Belgian Malinois in and they got me in…read morewithin the hour! My pup looks amazing and her fur is so soft: they also trimmed her nails, cleaned her ears and gave her a blowout. The customer service is amazing and I am so happy with how my pup looks. I'll definitely be coming back!