Positive Reinforcement · Richmond

Happy Tailz

Happy Tailz in Richmond, Virginia holds that it is never too late to train, whatever a dog's age, though puppies must be at least 8 weeks old. Training is force-free and in person, at home or in private one-to-one sessions, covering basic obedience, recall and leash manners. Puppy Training, Agility Training and AKC CGC Prep are also listed for Richmond and the surrounding areas.

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Bark ScoreSilver Rated Trainer: 4.2 / 5
Reputation: 4.3
Ethics: 5.0
Credentials: 2.8
Service breadth: 3.1
Training methods: Force-free

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Happy Tailz’s reputation score is 4.3 out of 5, worked out from the star rating and number of reviews on their Google Business Profile. That’s higher than 72% of the trainers we list.

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How is Happy Tailz rated?

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Reputation 30% of the score: 4.3; From the star rating and number of reviews on their Google Business Profile.
Ethics 40% of the score: 5.0; Force-free. They train with rewards and positive reinforcement, without aversive tools. This scores highest.
Credentials 25% of the score: 2.8; No recognised credential is listed. Ask what training they’ve had.
Service breadth 5% of the score: 3.1; 2 ways to train (in-home, private 1:1), and help with 3 kinds of problem.

How does Happy Tailz compare with other Richmond dog trainers?

Counted from the 10 trainers listed in Richmond.

Number 2 of 10 scored trainers in Richmond by Bark Score.
One of 3 force-free trainers listed in Richmond.
Offers private 1:1, like 5 other trainers in Richmond.
Offers in-home, like 2 other trainers in Richmond.
Overall Bark Score higher than 82% of the trainers we list.

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About Happy Tailz

Helps with: Basic obedience, recall, leash
How they train: In-home, private 1:1
Service area: Richmond, Virginia & surrounding areas
Opening hours: Mon–Sun 10am–8pm
Address: 9404 Huron Ave, Richmond, Virginia 23294
Phone: +1 804-543-4300

Sessions

Private TrainingOne-on-one personalized training sessions

Puppy TrainingFoundation training for puppies during their critical development period

Obedience TrainingBasic to advanced obedience commands and manners

Agility TrainingFun obstacle course training for fitness and mental stimulation

AKC CGC PrepPreparation for the AKC Canine Good Citizen test

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