Happy Tails Learning Center
Happy Tails Learning Center

Happy Tails Learning Center

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Introduction: Happy Tails Learning Center provides customized in-home training, dog boot camp, group training, and transportation for dogs of all ages. Multi-Lingual, with heavy concentration on English, Portuguese and Español! 100% POSITIVE REINFORCEMENT TRAINING METHOD. Member of the APDT. FINANCING AVAILABLE. SANDRO DOS SANTOS is a behavior specialist, has over 30 years experience working with dog training and behavior modification . My expertise includes extensive work as a dog trainer; behavioral, obedience, dogs with special needs (deaf, blind) prior work as a boarding kennel supervisor, doggie daycare operator, and a dog show handler. I am able to modify inappropriate behaviors and encourage the development of desired responses.
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28 years in business

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2022

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

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Nikola K.
Oct 17, 2022
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Hello! My girlfriend and I adopted a handsome mutt called gatsby. We weren’t quite sure what his past was being that he came in the shelter as a stray. He had an incident at a dog park where people saw he was “aggressive” so we decided to look for a dog trainer specifically in dog behavior. After reading reviews and looking at dog trainers Sandro caught my eye. I messaged him and he responded quickly and then the process began! The first time he came to my apartment he was approached by my dog and he said that my dogs eyes were huge, which factors that my dog was fearful or insecure. And from that day results have been amazing! We did eight classes and going for more. We love how much passion, patience and love Sandro has for dogs. He’s taught us so much in how to control certain situations we are in. His training classes teach you how to bond with your dog and how to deal with certain situations. Like he always says “the humans need to be trained, the dogs are easy to train”. I thought I knew things about dogs, but man did I learn even more from him. I highly suggest Sandro whether you adopted a dog or bought one, he is the man to help you!

Details: 2 - 10 years old • Large (41 - 70 lbs) • Private lessons • Aggressive behavior modification • Leash pulling • Barking • Biting • Chewing • My home, venue, etc.

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Kari L.
Sep 7, 2022
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Sandro was excellent to work with. He is so very knowledgeable! I have to say both my Chihuahua puppy and I learned a lot from him. From the very start I knew that I had hired the right person for the job. My dog immediately obeyed him and grew to love him and their time together. I also am much happier with my puppy, Gizmo. I really was on the brink of giving up when I found Happy Tails. This training has turned our lives around. I have a much better dog and we are much happier together. I now know that to have a good dog, you have to be a good parent. Sandro taught me how to do that. I had 6 lessons and in that time, so much has changed. Both Gizmo and I will miss him, but I know who to call again should we need him! Happy dog, happy life! Thank you Happy Tails!

Details: 6 - 12 months old • Extra Small (1 - 15 lbs) • Private lessons • Aggressive behavior modification • Biting • My home, venue, etc.

Dog Training
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Sue R.
Aug 14, 2022
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We had a great experience working with Sandro. He took the time to observe Riley and ask us a lot of questions so that he could figure out what was really going on with her. We learned why our dog was doing what she was doing. He trained US just as much as he did Riley, so now we’re able to practice and implement everything Sandro suggested. Riley is doing so much better, and we highly recommend Happy Tails!

Details: 1 - 2 years old • Medium (26 - 40 lbs) • Private lessons • Aggressive behavior modification • Biting • My home, venue, etc.

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Brandon S.
Apr 16, 2022
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Mr Santos is an amazing dog trainer. He walked into my home with respect from day one. My dog immediately took to him and has become the most obidient pup I have ever owned. His knowledge is soo worth the money and he truly cares about you and your pup. Thank you sir!

Details: 0 - 6 months old • Small (16 - 25 lbs) • Private lessons • Aggressive behavior modification • Biting • My home, venue, etc.

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Britni S.
Mar 23, 2022
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I highly recommend Sandro! We didn’t understand why my dog (chihuahua/maltese/rat terrier mix) would bark so much and freak out at strangers. Sandro has helped us understand her feelings of insecurity, and ways we can make her understand that we’re in control, all while rewarding her for obedience! She loves him, and he is patient with her. She continues to improve after each lesson, and we learn more about our actions and what we need to improve. He doesn’t just train her, he trains us too! He’s also very punctual, flexible, and communicative!

Details: 6 - 12 months old • Extra Small (1 - 15 lbs) • Private lessons • General obedience training • Leash pulling • Barking • My home, venue, etc.

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