Happy Paws Dog Training LA

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FIRSTLY, I GENUINELY LOVE AND ENJOY HELPING OUR FOUR LEGGED FAMILY MEMBERS AND THEIR OWNERS. IT IS A TRUE AND REAL PASSION I HAVE, THAT WILL BE UNDENIABLE WHEN YOU SPEAK, OR MEET ME. THAT IS THE PERSON WHO WILL BE BY YOUR SIDE HELPING OVERCOME THE ISSUES AND CHALLENGES WITH YOUR PET! I HAVE A UNIQUE & NATURAL GIFT WITH ANIMALS, IN PARTICULAR, DOGS. WHAT OTHER TRAINERS TAKE WEEKS AND MONTHS TO DO, I CAN DO IN HOURS & MINS AND IT STICKS AND I HAVE OVER 200 VERIFIED REVIEWS TO BACK MY CLAIMS! BESIDES THIS, I HAVE EXPERIENCE IN SHOWING & OBEDIENCE COMPETITION & MY FAMILY BREED DOGS FOR THE AUSTRALIAN AIRFORCE AND POLICE FORCE. THIS COMBINATION ALLOWS ME TO TEACH & HANDLE EACH SPECIFIC DOG'S CHALLENGES AT LIGHTNING SPEED. I AM A TRUE "DOG INTUITIVE"/DOG WHISPER, WITH THE RARE ABILITY TO ARTICULATE INTO WORDS THE INTANGIBLE. I CAN INTERRUPT, UPON MEETING A DOG/S, HOW TO BEST ADDRESS THEIR ISSUES AND HELP THEM. THEREFORE, EVERY SESSION IS TAILORED TO EACH CLIENT. I WILL PUT YOU & YOUR PUP/S ON PATH TO A HAPPIER & SAFER LIFE TOGETHER. THE METHOD IS DESIGNED SO THAT YOU WILL BE ABLE TO CONTINUE ON WITHOUT ME, SO LONG AS YOU ARE CONSISTENT WITH WHAT WAS TAUGHT AND IT'S SIMPLE TO DO SO. IT HAS TO BE, THEY ARE JUST SIMPLE LOVING CREATURES, WHO ONLY WANT TO PLEASE US, IT'S OUR JOB TO TEACH THEM IN THAT LIGHT. AFTER OUR IN HOME INTENSIVE MASTER CLASS, THAT LASTS APPROX. 3HRS, I CAN BE AVAILABLE VIA PHONE TO ADDRESS ANY & ALL CONCERNS, TROUBLESHOOT AND ANSWER QUESTIONS, IN A VERY TIMELY MANNER. I WILL NOT REST UNTIL YOU ARE SATISFIED WITH MY ANSWERS AND SOLUTIONS. YOUR SUCCESS IS MY SUCCESS. I AM A ONE WOMEN OPERATION, YOU ALWAYS ARE WORKING WITH ONE PERSON, ONE TRAINER & THE BUSINESS OWNER. EVERY CLIENT COUNTS & MATTERS! IT CAN BE SO CONFUSING AND CHALLENGING RAISING AND HANDLING DOGS, ESPECIALLY WITH ALL THE CONFLICTING INFORMATION OUT THERE. WELL...."LET THE TRUTH SET YOU FREE":) "YOU" WILL SEE YOUR DOG RESPONDING & ISSUES DISAPPEARING IN FRONT OF "YOUR" EYES. THAT IS THE BEST & ONLY SIGN OF A METHOD THAT WORKS! IT IS MY JOY TO GIVE CLARITY, PEACE OF MIND AND CONFIDENCE TO OWNERS AND THEIR BEST FRIENDS. I LOOK FORWARD TO HEARING FROM YOU!:) RAQUEL

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Hired 791 times

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15 years in business

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Sun10:00 am - 4:00 pmMon9:00 am - 7:00 pm

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This pro accepts payments via Cash, Check, Credit card, Google Pay, PayPal, Samsung Pay, Square cash app, Venmo, and Zelle.

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Dog training package

Aggressive behavior modification

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Extra Small (1 - 15 lbs)

Small (16 - 25 lbs)

Dog training type

Private lessons

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Customers rated this pro highly for professionalism, work quality, and responsiveness.

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Tania l.

Sep 3, 2020

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To all those pet lovers out there having troubles to understand your dogs and looking for a real solution, let me tell you my experience with happy paws dog trainning. I adopted a puppy just before the covid outbreak started, so he did not got a chance to socialize due to lockdown and walking the dog slowly turned into a nightmare: excesive barking, pulling the leash, aggresiveness with people and other animals, plus some neighbors complains, finally I gave up and stop walking the dog just keeping him inside, but the situation got worse when he bit my husband and never stopped barking, even inside. Thanks to Raquel, we took control of our pet at the end of the training session, we even were able to go outside and walk him again after so long, (we were really excited) Raquel explained the psychology of the dog and our impact on his behaviour in a very simple way, which was the basis of the success and definitively no other training would have solved our problems, or at least not so fast with such great results. All we need to do now is to be consistent with what we have learned, (because is our responsibility to do so) and surely we will never have this problem again. We are very greatful with Raquel to help us discover the best way to communicate with our puppy, so we can love him more than ever and enjoy the best version of himself. Thank you Raquel!!!

Details: 6 - 12 months old • Small (16 - 25 lbs) • Private lessons • Aggressive behavior modification • Leash pulling • House training • Barking • Biting • Chewing • Crate training • Destructive behavior • My home, venue, etc.

Happy Paws Dog Training LA's reply

Yeah!! Thank you so much Tania and Carlos!! It was such a pleasure to teach you all. Falkor is such a great pup, but fear can sometimes trap our babies in a place where they suffer and then we suffer. Through your love for him and willness to put in just a little bit of the right effort & work, plus learn how to understand and communicate with him, a path was to heal him and to bring out the best version of him. Now you are set to enjoy a safe, happier and healthier life with him and I couldn't be more proud of all of you!! Here for you whenever you guys need!:)

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Angel E.

Aug 10, 2020

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Raquel is awesome! I know it sounds unbelievable but my dogs were acting better within minutes of Raquel's arrival. Her method is about understanding how dogs communicate and teaching us to communicate to them what we want. In the past, I've taken dogs to "obedience school" at Petco or the like and it's been a frustrating waste of time and money. After working with Raquel I see that getting a dog to sit for a treat really IS a waste of time because their not listening to you, they are doing what they have to do to get the treat and its not effective because we want them to always listen- treat or not. We definitely still have some work to go (we are only about 1 week in) but the improvement is undeniable and I'd say my dogs are about 80% to where I'd like them to be. Our quality of life has improved and I think I can speak for the dogs on that too! We can see in their body language that they are more relaxed and happy- not stressed and anxious as they used to be. You wont regret investing in training from Raquel!

Details: 1 - 2 years old • Extra Small (1 - 15 lbs) • Private lessons • Aggressive behavior modification • Leash pulling • Barking • My home, venue, etc.

Happy Paws Dog Training LA's reply

Thank Angel. I soooooo enjoyed meeting and helping your beautiful Pack. Definitely always here for you whenever you need:)

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Stephanie D.

May 27, 2020

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Details: 1 - 2 years old • Extra Small (1 - 15 lbs) • Private lessons • General obedience training • Barking • Leash pulling • At the pro’s location • My home, venue, etc.

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Jirard A.

Mar 31, 2015

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Raquel was a great trainer and very professional. Before hiring her, I would encourage you to ask her any and all questions to make sure she is the right fit for you. If you think she is going to come to your house, work some magic, and your dog(s) will be perfect, then you have the wrong mindset to begin with. Training will always be a work in progress with your dogs (and you), and Raquel will teach you how to read and anticipate your dogs' behavior so you can correct it. I noticed an immediate change in my Jack Russell's attitude towards other dogs in the neighborhood when walking just by knowing the proper way to walk him on a leash. Getting him to get along with the other dog in our household is an ongoing training process, but with Raquel's help we are able to manage their situation and hopefully improve it over time.

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Rebecca S.

Jul 21, 2015

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My boyfriends dog had him trained. I'm so glad Happy Paws stepped in. She trained my boyfriend how to train his dog and what an improvement! What I love is that she doesn't go straight in to fix the dog- that's easy. She fixes the people - that's hard. She spent more time training my boyfriend how to manage his dogs than she spent on the dogs. Saves you a lot of money in the long run that way. I wouldn't say the training is all done, we still have a long way to go, BUT I'm so happy we can have guests over without the dog biting them, and we can go out to dog beaches and parks and not worry about the dog attacking. Happy Paws was great and I only wish I had an excuse to use her again b/c she was so great!

Happy Paws Dog Training LA's reply

Hi Rebecca I was going to text you to thank you for your beautiful and on point review, but thought it best to reply here because you are just poster kids of my for training;) Bottomline is that puppy parents need empowerment to be free from the endless expensive trap of classes and courses. Once a person/family have the tools, techniques & the knowledge/information needed to understand and communicate clearly with their babies, it's game over in the best possible way & you can take what you've learned from this dog, to most future dogs. I teach dogs when I come, that there's a new sheriff in town, in other words, respect & they can't just do as they please. I teach, or fine tune all the basics (sit, stay, come, walking politely, manners, address & correct issues like aggression, etc). This is done in the most loving way, but in a language & manner they understand. That's why my results, 99% of the time, are instant & lasting! Then, I hand the reins over to the new packer leaders, the puppy parents, after I explain and teach my easy method & techniques. Here is where the magic happens & you get the life you dreamed of with your dogs. Will you pup challenge you afterwards? yes, just like kids, they test the waters & see if today you changed your mind and they can go back to being naughty kids again, except now you have direction, the knowledge & tools to easily, quickly & lovingly correct them. When you learn the "way of the dog" & "dog language" you gain empowerment & freedom, that's why Rebecca, you and your family, can have visitors & go to the beach without worry of attacks. It makes me so happy to think of you at the beach together:)) Like I always say "Spend wisely and train your dogs the right way the first time". Thanking you Rebecca for trusting these words & allowing me the opportunity to help you all. It was a joy to train your beautiful pack & meet you all! Keep on staying strong pack leaders:) Remember, I'm Here for you always!:) Kindest regards Raquel

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What should the customer know about your pricing (e.g., discounts, fees)?
I HAVE AN HOURLY RATE AND SOMETIMES RUN SPECIALS. I'M WILLING TO WORK WITH CLIENTS WHO WANT EXTRA CLASSES AND NEED PAYMENT PLANS.
What is your typical process for working with a new customer?
MY ONE DAY INTENSIVE. HERE YOU LEARN TO UNDERSTAND THE NEEDS OF YOUR DOG, HOW THEY FUNCTION IN THE WORLD, HOW THEY THINK. WHAT THEY NEED BESIDES LOVE (THAT PART IS ALWAYS WELL TAKEN CARE OFF:) & HOW TO COMMUNICATE WITH THEM CLEARLY, SO THEY CAN EASILY OBEY.
What education and/or training do you have that relates to your work?
I HAD A "JUNGLE BOOK UPBRINGING FOR THE 1ST TWO DECADES OF MY LIFE. YES, WENT TO SCHOOL ETC, BUT JUST DIDN'T HAVE A LOT OF KIDS TO HANG OUT WITH AFTERWARDS, SO I HUNG OUT WITH MY GERMAN SHEPHERDS. THEY BECAME MY BEST FRIENDS AND TAUGHT ME TO UNDERSTAND THEM. THEY ARE ALWAYS TEACHING US, IF YOU KNOW HOW TO LISTEN:)

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