Happy Paws (2025)

14/06/2024

Reactive Dog Program
Private custom program
Location: 675516 Hurontario St, Mono

Embarrassed by your dog’s outbursts? Sick of stressful walking experiences? It’s time to end the reactive behaviours and give you and your dog a new lease on life. Happy Paws’ reactive dog program will empower you through knowledge, training skills and confidence to address the undesirable behaviour. We don’t just tackle reactivity in this program, we focus on other areas like; leash manners, impulse control, confidence building and calm state of mind training which all impact reactive behaviours.

Basic Program - $450 plus HST
-6 custom 1 hour private sessions
*Field trips included

Elite Program - $900 plus HST
-8 custom 1 hour private sessions
*Field trips included
-Prong collar
-E-collar

www.happypawsdogtraining.com/reactive-dog

14/06/2024

Happy first birthday Luna!

Raspberry cake with cream cheese icing topped with mixed berries and dehydrated treats.

13/06/2024

Barn Hunt
$175 plus HST - 4 weeks
Location: 675516 Hurontario St, Mono

Introduce your dog to the fun dog sport - barn hunt. Suitable for dogs of all ages, breeds and temperaments, any dog can enjoy this sport. Learn how to test your dog’s ability to seek, find, and indicate the presence of rodents in a simulated barn environment.

Intro: This class is suitable for dogs who have not yet been introduced to the barn hunt sport. Class will include rodent and tube introductions as well as searching for rodents.
Upcoming Classes:
August 11, 18, 25 & September 8 at 7pm
*No class September 1 due to holiday

Level 1: This class is suitable for novice or intermediate dogs who want to continue to build their skills and learn indicating.
*Prerequisite: Intro to Barn Hunt
Upcoming Classes:
September 5, 12, 19, 26 at 7:30pm

Book now:
www.happypawsdogtraining.com/barn-hunt

Registration required - limited spaces available

13/06/2024

Agility - Level One
4 weeks - $175 plus HST
Location: 675516 Hurontario St, Mono

Upcoming Classes:
August 11, 18, 25 & September 8 - 9am
*No class on September 1 due to the holiday

Have you been looking for a fun way to continue to train your dog? Would you like to burn more of your dog’s energy while continuing to develop a positive working relationship? Our agility training will get you started in the wonderful sport of agility. Agility develops confidence and provides stimulation in your dog as you both learn to navigate the obstacles.

LEVEL 1: This class is for dogs who are already familiar and comfortable with our agility equipment (no hesitation, fear with any equipment)
Prerequisite: Intro to agility

Book now: www.happypawsdogtraining.com/agility

Registration required - limited spaces available
Outdoor classes - weather permitting

13/06/2024

It’s time to officially welcome back Aries, and welcome Murphy as a first time client to our dog walking services 🥰

09/06/2024

In case you need this today…

Maybe loving our dog is what helps us love ourselves.

Maybe setting boundaries with our dog helps us set boundaries with ourselves and others.

Maybe practicing calm with our dog helps us practice calm with ourselves.

Maybe building our dog’s confidence helps us build our own.

Maybe teaching our dog to heal, helps us heal.

I know for me, three of the biggest lessons I have learned from dog training is that it’s helped me build my confidence and helped me be extremely self aware and mindful.

08/06/2024

Structured Home Boarding
$60 plus HST per night
*We are currently accepting bookings through to September 1, 2024

Let Happy Paws’ be your dog’s home away from home. Our home is a cozy, fun and safe space completely catered to every dogs’ needs. Each dog that stays with us is loved, cared for and treated like part of our family. We strive to mimic your dog’s daily routine to make them as comfortable as possible. To ensure your dog gets proper care and attention, we take a limited amount of dogs at a time.

Included in our boarding:
-Maintaining your training, rules and structure to keep your dog on track
-2x walks per day
-Play time
-Snuggles
-Flexible pick up and drop off accommodations
-Communication while you’re away
-Pet first aid certified
-Fully insured
-Dog trainers who truly understand how to assess and read dogs

Add-ons to make their stay even more enjoyable:
-1 hour hike on a local trail - $20
-20 minute reiki healing - $20
-20 minute sound healing - $10
-Relaxation massage - $15
-Chew package - $15
*All prices are subject to HST

Requirements:
-Dog(s) MUST be crate trained
-Dog(s) must be up-to-date vaccinations: vaccination records must be provided
-Meet and greet: all new clients must arrange a meet and greet prior to us accepting your dog for boarding

www.happypawsdogtraining.com/boarding

04/06/2024

We are looking to showcase some amazing dog businesses as vendors for our 3rd annual Bark-A-Palooza event!

Please fill out the application: https://forms.gle/vRRpEaB9XyM1UxcN9

04/06/2024

Drop-in Private Dog Training
$40 plus HST per 1 hour private session
Must pre-book your time slot
Location: 675516 Hurontario St, Mono

Times are tough and people are sacrificing so much, don’t add dog training to that list! Happy Paws is offering a new SUPER affordable drop-in private training program. Don’t hold off on training any longer, at $40 for an hour private training session, you CAN afford to train your dog!

June sessions: June 9 - 10am June 15 - 9am June 17 - 9am June 17 - 10:15am June 21 - 9am June 30 - 11am June 30 - 7pm

Register now: www.happypawsdogtraining.com/drop-in-training

Each session is for ONE dog.
Registration required - limited sessions available.

04/06/2024

Intro To Dog Sports
4 weeks - $175 plus HST
Location: 675516 Hurontario St, Mono

July 7, 14, 21 & 28 - 7pm

Classes run seasonally from Spring to Fall
Interested in enrolling in a dog sport, but not sure which one? This class gives you an introduction to the popular dog sports of agility, rally-o, barn hunt and sports conditioning.

Book now: www.happypawsdogtraining.com/sports-intro

Registration required - limited spaces available
Outdoor classes - weather permitting

04/06/2024

What I wish I knew about dog training sooner - these are some truth bombs that I wish I had known sooner.

1. Your mental health GREATLY impacts your relationship with your dog. And I cannot emphasize enough to start your day caring for YOU first. Meditate, drink water, nourish yourself, journal, whatever it is..to care for YOU before tending to your dog. You’re going to be a better owner.

2. You don’t have to obsessively train your dog every single day. The most helpful training is not going to be formal training sessions, it’s going to be all the in between moments during your day. EVERY interaction with your dog is a training moment - be intentional with your time and what information you’re feeding your dog.

3. There’s no one right formula to train a dog. And thinking there is, is just your perfectionism and control issues showing. What works is based on you, your dog and your lifestyle.

4. There will ALWAYS be people who criticize the way you train your dog. Friends, family, internet trollers, strangers. Train them the way that works best for you and your dog.

5. There’s ALWAYS going to be uneducated dog owners out there who impact you and your dog. The owner who can’t recall their off-leash dog, the neighbor whose reactive dog goes nuts at you, etc. You have to learn how to handle those situations in a calm and confident way.

6. Most people don’t actually understand dog behavior and misinterpret it constantly. This is the cause for so many problematic dog behaviours. The dog park is a prime example, everyone thinks their dog is soooooo excited to go to the dog park whereas most dogs are stressed the hell out there.

7. Always think through the worst case scenario. I kind of hate this one, but it’s saved me from a lot of potential problems! I always opt for the LOWEST risk option. For example, I wait quite awhile before I introduce my dogs to any training dogs in our home. Sometimes I don’t ever introduce them. We’ve never had an issue but I always assume that a dog fight could happen at any given moment. I am constantly looking for all outcomes and how I’d handle it IF it happens when I am dealing with dogs.

What do you wish you learned sooner?

04/06/2024

We are changing our daily activities in club! We will be stopping walks during “agility season” and replacing it with agility training. Agility has amazing benefits like:

-mental stimulation
-confidence building
-body awareness
-physical exercise
-building handler focus
-bonding

Stay tuned to watch your dog gain confidence on our different pieces of equipment and develop a love for a great sport!

03/06/2024

Reminder!!!

You’re not a bad dog owner if you feel resentment towards your dog. You’re not a bad dog owner if you wish your dog “wasn’t like this”. You are not a bad dog owner if you grieve the life you thought you’d have with your dog.

Have you ever had these thoughts and felt extremely guilty for them? Remember, these emotions don’t define your worth or capability as a dog owner. They actually highlight your deep care and commitment.

You’re not a bad dog owner if you feel resentment towards your dog. It’s natural to have moments of frustration and disappointment, especially when things aren’t going as you hoped.

You’re not a bad dog owner if you wish your dog wasn’t like this. It’s okay to have these thoughts; it doesn’t mean you love your dog any less. It means you’re human and dealing with a challenging situation.

You’re not a bad dog owner if you grieve the life you thought you would have with your dog. Mourning the loss of your expectations is a normal and healthy part of coping with reality. It’s important to allow yourself to feel this grief without guilt.

The first step towards a better relationship with your dog is acknowledging that your feelings are valid and that all of them belong. By recognizing and accepting your feelings, you can begin to navigate them with compassion and move towards a more fulfilling bond with your dog.

At the end of the day, being a great dog owner isn’t about having perfect emotions or never struggling. It’s about showing up every day, doing your best and being willing to grow alongside your dog.

I see you, I feel you and I am here to remind you that YOU ARE NOT A BAD DOG OWNER! ❤️

02/06/2024

Bookings for July are now open! Don’t forget to request your add-ons!

Book now: www.happypawsdogtraining.com/club

01/06/2024

June dog training challenge - 14 days
Challenge runs from June 1 - 14

10, 20, 30

10 minutes daily to focus on mindful practices for yourself! This can look like mediation, journaling, setting intentions, yoga, sitting in silence with a tea, etc. Taking time for yourself daily and practicing mindful behaviours/activities will allow you to show up as the best owner possible for your dog.

20 minutes daily of place duration! This is all about your dog staying on place and practicing the art of doing nothing. It’s challenging for the dogs - and that’s the point. When we work on programming your dog’s “off switch” - this is where we start to see the magic happen.

30 minute daily walk! I want you to get at least one 30 minute walk in with your dog. It’s easy to get caught up in playing fetch and or let roam around the yard. I want you to shift and intentionally go for a walk each day. If you exceed 30 minutes, even better!

These 3 challenges combined into your daily routine will completely shift your dynamic, your mindset and behaviours of your dog! You’ll thank me when the 14 days are over and more importantly after seeing the benefits, you will continues these practices.

Rules:
1. Complete all 3 challenges daily between June 1 to June 14
2. Each day be sure to capture these practices and post a photo tagging .dogtraining
3. Happy Paws will be tracking everyone that is participating in the challenge

30/05/2024

Happy Paws Annual Pack Walk for Jax

Saturday, June 8
9am
Split Rock Narrows
755437 2nd Line EHS, Mono
**ONLY USE GOOGLE MAPS! All other maps will take you to the wrong address

Register online: https://forms.gle/54EYWAyvrGHFsRFk7

30/05/2024

Half Day Healing Retreat
$100 plus HST per person
4 hours- 10:30am to 2:30pm
Location: 675516 Hurontario St, Mono

Our half day healing retreat is an invitation to disconnect from the world and connect with yourself. Leave your phone behind, forget about your responsibilities and embrace the present moment with an open heart and curious mind. This journey will guide you back to inner peace, soothe your nervous system and release what no longer serves you.

Flow of the day:
-Energy clearing
-Setting intention
-Journaling
-Yoga (all levels)
-Lunch (included)
-Guided breathwork
-Guided meditation
-Sound bowl healing
-Closing circle

Please bring:
-Yoga mat
-Water
-Appropriate clothing for the weather

Book now: www.happypawsdogtraining.com/healing-retreat

NO DOGS, Just humans
Pre-booking required, limited spaced

28/05/2024

Even on bad days, try to remember how short our time with them really is.

This might help you shake off the frustrations, drop the agenda, stop fixating on the training results or behaviour change. Instead, notice all the little things there are to celebrate about them and how far you’ve come together ❤️

28/05/2024

Day Train Bootcamp
$100 plus HST per day
Location: 675516 Hurontario St, Mono
Operating days: Thursdays
Operating hours: 7am - 6pm
*No pick-ups between 10am - 3pm*

Day train bootcamp is a small group custom intensive training program that allows us to efficiently do the “heavy lifting” of laying the foundational work for your training goals. Training goals can be absolutely anything (i.e – leash reactivity, basic obedience, public manners, walks, calm state of mind training, getting in and out of the car, recall, etc) as we make a custom program for you and your dog. Small groups give us instant exposure to other dogs, which allows us to effectively tackle goals like:
-Over arousal/excitement
-Reactivity
-Calm co-existence around other dogs
-Focused training around other dogs
*Depending on your goals, we may include social play or field trips to public spaces/stores.

You will be supported on your training journey through training notes and videos.

*This program is NOT suitable for aggressive dogs.

Please note: we may recommend multiple day sessions based off your training goals, it is your decision to follow our program length recommendations

Book now: www.happypawsdogtraining.com/daytrain

28/05/2024

Intermediate
Small Group Class
4 weeks - $175 plus HST
Location: 675516 Hurontario St, Mono, ON

Upcoming classes:
August 7, 14, 21 & 28: 7pm

This class is all about fine-tuning your dogs basic obedience skills and levelling up their training by adding duration, distance and distractions.

Prerequisite: Obedience 101
*You may arrange a test with our trainers to see if your dog can skip the obedience 101 class

Book now: www.happypawsdogtraining.com/intermediate

Registration required - limited spaces available

27/05/2024

Barn Hunt
$175 plus HST - 4 weeks
Location: 675516 Hurontario St, Mono

Introduce your dog to the fun dog sport - barn hunt. Suitable for dogs of all ages, breeds and temperaments, any dog can enjoy this sport. Learn how to test your dog’s ability to seek, find, and indicate the presence of rodents in a simulated barn environment.

Intro: This class is suitable for dogs who have not yet been introduced to the barn hunt sport. Class will include rodent and tube introductions as well as searching for rodents.
Upcoming Classes:
July 21, 28, August 11 & 18: 10:30am
*No class on August 4 for the holiday weekend

Book now:
www.happypawsdogtraining.com/barn-hunt

Registration required - limited spaces available

26/05/2024

Agility
4 weeks - $175 plus HST
Location: 675516 Hurontario St, Mono

Have you been looking for a fun way to continue to train your dog? Would you like to burn more of your dog’s energy while continuing to develop a positive working relationship? Our agility training will get you started in the wonderful sport of agility. Agility develops confidence and provides stimulation in your dog as you both learn to navigate the obstacles.

INTRO: Intro class is required to get your dog accustomed to our agility equipment.
Upcoming Classes:
July 7, 14, 21 & 28 - 9am

Book now: www.happypawsdogtraining.com/agility

Registration required - limited spaces available
Outdoor classes - weather permitting
Full payment required to book

25/05/2024

Obedience 101
Small Group Class
$250 plus HST - 6 classes
Location: 675516 Hurontario St, Mono

Upcoming classes:
June 13, 20, 27, July 4, 11, 18: 7pm - FULL

June 26, July 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31: 7pm

Monday, July 22, July 29, August 12, 19, 26 & September 9: 7pm
*No class August 5 & September 2 due to the holiday

This course isn’t only for puppies, we encourage all ages to join this class. Not only will your dog learn basic obedience, but they will learn how to co-exist, build confidence around other dogs and humans and proper socialization skills.

Commands:
-Sit
-Down
-Stay
-Focus
-Place
-Intro to recall
-Heel
-Threshold
-Leave it
-Drop it

Class is split between educational conversation and basic obedience training.

Book now: www.happypawsdogtraining.com/obedience-101

Registration required - limited spaces available

18/05/2024

We are celebrating the long weekend with a sale! Save 24% off training classes, private bootcamp and board & train programs.

Use code: class24off

Sale only valid on new bookings
Sale ends on May 20, 2024

17/05/2024

PETs Private Sessions
Reiki, communication, past life regression and integrated energy therapy for animals

Saturday, June 15
45 minute session: $111 plus HST
Location: 675516 Hurontario St, Mono

As spiritual beings, Christine from The Fern & The Fox believes that animals can benefit from many of the same energetic healing methods as humans. Through my many years of training and practice, I’ve seen firsthand the incredible connection that forms between people and pets. It is through this experience that I developed a signature service unique to The Fern and The Fox: Personal Energetic Techniques (PETs) for Animals.

What is PETs for animals?
PETs for Animals applies personal energetic techniques such as reiki, communication, past life regression and integrated energy therapy on animals of all kinds: dogs, cats, horses, etc.

Who is PETs for animals appropriate for?
Owners who are interested in building a stronger connection between person and pet are ideal candidates for PETs for Animals. PETs is also appropriate for animals who are suffering any kind of pain, anxiety, stress or illness. If your animal suffers from any of the following, PETs may offer a solution:

-Displaying anxious behaviour
-Has suffered past trauma
-Has been repeatedly rehomed
-Suffering from a physical ailment (ex. digestive issues; breathing difficulties, etc.)
-Diagnosed with disease (ex. cancer)

What are the benefits of PETs for animals?
The goal of PETs is to have the animal return to balance and alignment. They may be calmer, less anxious, less stressed and in less pain and discomfort. Owners will receive practical guidance and tools to provide their animals with ongoing support.

Available sessions:
June 15:
10:30am
12pm
1:30pm
3pm
*Sessions are 45 minutes

Book now:
www.happypawsdogtraining.com/pets

Registration required - limited spaces available

17/05/2024

Obedience 101
Small Group Class
$250 plus HST - 6 classes
Location: 675516 Hurontario St, Mono,
Upcoming classes: June 11, 18, 25, July 2, 9 & 16: 7pm

This course isn’t only for puppies, we encourage all ages to join this class. Not only will your dog learn basic obedience, but they will learn how to co-exist, build confidence around other dogs and humans and proper socialization skills.

Commands:
-Sit
-Down
-Stay
-Focus
-Place
-Intro to recall
-Heel
-Threshold
-Leave it
-Drop it

Class is split between educational conversation and basic obedience training.

Book now: www.happypawsdogtraining.com/obedience-101

Registration required - limited spaces available

17/05/2024

I never get tired of making these beautiful number cakes!

17/05/2024

Private Dog Walking Services

Servicing: Shelburne, Orangeville & surrounding areas

Happy Paws provides professional dog walking services to ensure your dog is properly cared for when left home.

-Pet first aid certified
-Dog trainer
-Fully insured
-Follow-up communication

Services:
-30 Minute Dog Walk
-Puppy Visits
-1 Hour Hike
-In-home Walk & Train
-Drop-in Pet Sitting

15/05/2024

What’s the biggest secret to having a deeper bond with your dog?

DO MORE OF WHAT THEY LOVE WITH THEM!!

That’s it, that’s all. It’s really that simple! Facilitate doing something they love, together and BE PRESENT. ❤️

Atlas is happiest when he is freely exploring hiking trails, so I do my best to get him on a trail 2-3 times a week. I ensure to be present, focused in the moment and engage with him during our adventures.

So if you’re looking to start building a bond, or deepening your bond, start here.

09/05/2024

Happy Paws Annual Pack Walk for Jax

Sunday, May 19
9am
Split Rock Narrows
755437 2nd Line EHS, Mono
**ONLY USE GOOGLE MAPS! All other maps will take you to the wrong address

Register online: https://forms.gle/54EYWAyvrGHFsRFk7

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