Happy Dog Acres

11/29/2024

Happy Thanksgiving to everyone!! 4-legged and 2!

09/15/2024

Kelly and Hawkeye are out and about today! The Friends of Trestle Park are hosting an adoption event until 4. Come check it out!!

05/06/2024

Want to do something fun and different to have loads of fun with your pup? Happy Dog Acres is offering an Agility Foundations class!!

We welcome all ages and ability of dogs and handlers. You don't have to be an athlete - we work with everyone!

You will work as a team to learn handler skills, pup skills, fitness, and intro to jumps and tunnels. This class will also help to top up your pup's obedience skills as well as their ability to work around other dogs and people.

Check the link in the comments to register and get all the info.

Class meets for 8 weeks starting Monday, May 13th at 6:30 pm. (Skipping Memorial Day.)

Your pup does need some basic skills, and the ability to be crated or hang in the car for short periods. If you have questions about this class or your pup's ability, please reach out to us!

05/06/2024

Or first Recall Workshop of the season was a hit! Everyone learned so much.

Our second installment is coming up soon. Join us on May 18th for the second in the series. It is OK if you missed the first one, you can still join us!

Recall is one of the most important skills you can teach your dog; it can be life-saving. Teaching your dog a whiplash turn back to you is what this workshop is all about.

Saturday, May 18th 11 am - 2:30 pm. Link to register is in the comments.

05/04/2024

Happy birthday, Nikkie. Thanks for all you do for Happy Dog.
And May the 4th be with you.

04/23/2024

Did you know.....?

We have a webpage showing all our favorite gear recommendations for your pup!! 🐶

Here at Happy Dog, we use lots of different items in our boarding facility and our training classes.
We have plenty of happy canine volunteers to try out toys, equipment, and treats so that we can tell you which ones are the best - they've done all the work for you!

If you are interested to know some of the items the pros here use, or that we have already suggested for your pup, check out the recommendations page on our website!

Check out the toys, treats, and gear we find ourselves recommending on a regular basis.

04/16/2024

"Come" is one of our most requested skills!
How is your dog's recall?
Do they return to you every time you call?
How about when there is a distraction?

If you want to improve your dog's recall before the summer - Join us for our Recall Workshop! April 20th 11 am - 2:30 pm

04/07/2024

Did you know - 🤔
Happy Dog Acres offers dog training! 🐕

Not only do we offer top quality boarding and daycare for your beloved 4-legged friends, but we also offer amazing 🤩 training opportunities.
💖Let us introduce you to our training program!

Our trainer, Kelly, has been training dogs for over 10 years and has a passion for helping you to achieve real-life results with your dog using scientifically proven kind 💙 and humane methods.

At Happy Dog, our training philosophy encompasses the well-being of your entire dog. Care and consideration is given for their physical and emotional state as well as to the skills they are learning. This develops a confident, resilient dog that is ready to be your best companion.

We want your training journey to be a success and so we tackle real issues at your dog's pace, using games! Playing a game with your dog deepens your bond, and also creates lasting change in your dog's behaviors. Or creates amazing behaviors if your dog is a puppy or blank slate!!

Science is changing the way dogs are trained - using a positive approach has been proven to work, and also boosts your dog's confidence, self-esteem, and trust in you. This is NOT old-school dog training.

If you are looking to develop, grow, or change your dog's behavior or outlook on life - we can help!

🏡 Kelly teaches class right here at our Happy Dog facility, and we have several options. Check out the link below to see our training options.

03/24/2024

Our baby goats arrived last night!! Welcome to Toast and Licorice.

03/20/2024

UPDATE: stray hold up, and now he’s been adopted!

FOUND DOG: this well cared for dog was found running off M18 south of I75. Call 989-366-0260 with owner information. Open 7 days a week from 9am-4pm, closed holidays. Voicemail after hours.

03/19/2024

Always tuck in your babies and give them a kiss goodnight. I know Abby likes it.
Goodnight pup and sweet dreams.

03/17/2024

We hope that you all had the luck of the Irish today!

02/16/2024

Edit ****. He was reunited with his family****

Keep an eye out tonight!!

🛑MISSING PET ALERT: OZZIE 🛑

Last seen in the Hanson Hills area (Grayling, MI). Please call 248-931-7959 with any information. Thank you!

02/15/2024

Can’t wait to see everyone’s amazing pups this Saturday at Winterfest’a Dog Parade. Come on out!!

Kids!! Bring your Dogs and have some fun!!

01/27/2024

In case anyone needs this!!

Mark your calendars!