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Happy Dog Basic Obedience is a dog training business in Fresno, California offering private lessons, working by traveling to clients. They publish pricing from $50 per session to $400 per course and list AKC CGC Evaluator credentials.
Fresno, CA • Mobile / travels to you • 4.6 ★ (18 Google reviews)
Last reviewed: Sep 5, 2026
70 / 100
Moderately transparent
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Based on what the business publishes about itself
Happy Dog Basic Obedience is listed among dog training programs in Fresno. Published program types include private lessons. Ask about staffing, methods, and follow-up support before you book.
Private lessons cover the full spectrum, from puppy sessions for dogs 12 weeks to one year old through advanced training that includes service dog task work and agility. Happy Dog Basic Obedience also offers a Canine Good Citizen program with test included, though it requires completing their basic training first. Refresher sessions are available to past clients at a reduced rate.
$50 per session
A recurring maintenance visit offered every other month for dogs that have already completed basic training.
A half-hour in-home session held every other month.
Best for: Past clients who finished a basic package and want ongoing tune-ups.
Requirements: Available only to clients who have completed a basic training package.
Duration: 0.5 sessions
Focus: Basic obedience
Includes: Refresher sessions
$75 per session
A half-hour in-home training session designed for younger dogs' shorter attention spans.
The trainer conducts a half-hour session in the home or a local park with dog and handler.
Best for: Puppies and young dogs between 12 weeks and one year old.
Requirements: Dogs 12 weeks to 1 year old
Duration: 0.5 sessions
Focus: Puppy training, Basic obedience
$100 per session
A single one-hour in-home training session for one dog and one handler.
The trainer works with the dog and handler for one hour in the home, yard, or a local park.
Best for: Owners of dogs one year of age or older.
Requirements: Dogs 1 year and older
Duration: 1 session
Focus: Basic obedience
$100 per session
Advanced training sessions focused on task work for dogs preparing for therapy or service roles.
One-hour sessions delivered one-on-one with dog and handler.
Best for: Dogs being prepared for therapy or service work.
Duration: 1 session
Focus: Service dog training, Advanced obedience
$350 per course
An intermediate-level course of five one-hour sessions plus a maintenance visit for dogs around one year old.
Five one-hour sessions scheduled weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly, followed by a maintenance visit.
Best for: Dogs approximately one year old.
Requirements: Dogs 1 year old
Duration: 5 sessions
Focus: Basic obedience, Advanced obedience
Includes: Refresher sessions
$400 per course
An advanced course of five one-hour sessions covering task training and agility, plus one maintenance visit.
Five one-hour, one-on-one session scheduled weekly, bi-weekly, or monthly, followed by a maintenance visit.
Best for: Dogs over one year old ready for advanced skills.
Requirements: Dogs over one year old
Duration: 5 sessions
Focus: Advanced obedience, Service dog training, Agility & dog sports
Includes: Refresher sessions
$350 per course
Combines additional obedience training with the Canine Good Citizen test for dogs that already finished basic training.
The trainer provides further training sessions leading up to the CGC evaluation.
Best for: Dogs that have completed a basic training package and are working toward CGC certification.
Requirements: Dog must have completed a basic training package with us.
Focus: Advanced obedience
Price not published.
Focus: Puppy training, Basic obedience
Single lessons run $75 for puppies and $100 for adult dogs. Multi-session packages range from $350 for intermediate training (5 sessions) to $400 for the advanced package. Past clients can book refresher sessions at $50 each, and the CGC prep course with test is $350.
| Program | Price | Length |
|---|---|---|
| Care Package | $50 per session | 0.5 sessions |
| Single Lesson - Dogs 12 weeks to 1 year | $75 per session | 0.5 sessions |
| Single Lesson - Dogs 1 year and older | $100 per session | 1 session |
| Task Training (Advanced Training) | $100 per session | 1 session |
| Intermediate Package B | $350 per course | 5 sessions |
| Advanced Package A | $400 per course | 5 sessions |
| Canine Good Citizen with Training and Test | $350 per course | Not stated |
| Basic Package C | Not published | Not stated |
The site uses general language about training approach without specifying particular techniques or tools. They explicitly state they do not accept dogs with aggression issues.
Public materials reviewed by Barklen do not specify which training tools are used.
As described in the business's own materials
According to their site, grew up on farms working with many types of animals and has trained dogs and other animals since childhood, learning from family members. She also trained and works with her own service dog.
Credentials listed on their site: AKC Canine Good Citizen Evaluator, AKC STAR Puppy Program Evaluator, Member, Association of Professional Dog Trainers, and Member, International Association of Assistance Dog Partners. Barklen has not independently verified these.
Happy Dog Basic Obedience is a mobile trainer based in Fresno, CA, traveling to clients rather than hosting them, offering private lessons.
Their site says they works with owners and dogs of all breeds, sizes, ages, and ability levels, but does not currently take on dogs displaying aggression (defined as growling, snapping, biting, or lunging to harm). Offers discounted rates to military members, veterans, emergency services workers, and seniors over 60.
No dedicated training facility; all sessions take place in the client's home, yard, or a nearby park.
Training happens at the client's location since this is a mobile-only service operating in the Fresno area.
Barklen analysis
Barklen analysis based on 6 published Fresno listings (33 with published pricing). These comparisons are computed by Barklen, not claims made by Happy Dog Basic Obedience.
Price: entry price below the published Fresno range for private lessons ($50–$400 vs. $63–$135).
Reviews: 4.6★ from 18 Google reviews, among 6 published Fresno programs.
Transparency: 70 out of 100 (moderately transparent), with 88% price transparency and 79% program clarity. 4 of 6 Fresno listings show certifications; this business lists AKC CGC Evaluator.
| Program type | Happy Dog Basic Obedience | Fresno range | Barklen read |
|---|---|---|---|
| Private Lessons | $50–$400 | $63–$135 across 6 Fresno programs | Entry price below the published Fresno range |
Generated from what their public materials leave open
1968 N Gateway Blvd #102, Fresno, CA
Barklen reviewed Happy Dog Basic Obedience against the business's public materials and published this listing. That is not a check of licenses, insurance, or certifications. See our methodology for what a verified listing does and does not mean.
Details the public materials do not address (owner visits during programs, progress updates, overnight staffing, dogs per trainer, years in business, and waitlist) are turned into the questions above rather than filled in.
Last reviewed by Barklen: Sep 5, 2026
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