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Happy Tails to You Dog Training is a dog training business in San Jose, California offering Group Classes and Private Lessons, with published programs from $300.
San Jose • CA • Uses rented space • 5.0 ★ (38 Google reviews)
Last verified: Sep 5, 2026
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Happy Tails to You Dog Training is listed among dog training programs in San Jose. Published program types include group classes, private lessons. Ask about staffing, methods, and follow-up support before you book.
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This is an initial 90-minute private consultation to assess the dog and owner's needs before starting ongoing private lessons.
Best for: Owners seeking individualized training ranging from basic obedience to aggression issues.
Focus: Basic obedience, Aggression
Group classes form the core offering here, with a six-week Basic Beginner course covering puppy socialization, leash skills, and foundational obedience. A Graduate class at the same length builds toward off-leash reliability and advanced commands. Happy Tails to You Dog Training also offers private lessons for obedience work or aggression cases.
Both group courses run $435 for six weeks. Private lessons cost $300 per session, though the site doesn't specify session length or whether packages are available.
Ongoing one-on-one training sessions delivered at an hourly rate, tailored to the owner and dog's specific needs.
Owner and dog work directly with a trainer in private sessions billed hourly.
Best for: Owners continuing individualized training after the initial consultation.
Focus: Basic obedience, Aggression
| Program | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Continued Private Lessons | $300 per session | — |
This six-week group class teaches dogs to respond to cues like sit, stand, down, come, and stay, plus walking politely on leash. It also covers handling techniques and gives dogs a chance to socialize with peers.
Owners and dogs attend weekly outdoor sessions together over six weeks, working through commands and socialization exercises.
Best for: Puppies, adolescent dogs, dogs new to the household, or older dogs needing a refresher.
Focus: Puppy training, Basic obedience, Socialization, Leash training
Duration: 6 weeks
This follow-on class raises the difficulty with longer duration, more distractions, and more distance work. It introduces heeling, going to a mat, standing for exam, greeting people, and stronger recall work, plus troubleshooting leash pulling or ignored commands.
Owners and dogs meet weekly over six weeks to practice advanced exercises in a group outdoor setting.
Best for: Dogs that have completed the Basic Beginner class or another prior class.
Focus: Advanced obedience, Recall & off-leash, Leash training
Duration: 6 weeks
| Program | Price | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Basic Beginner | $435 per program | 6 weeks |
| Graduate | $435 per program | 6 weeks |
The site uses general language about training philosophy without naming specific techniques or tools. They do accept dogs with aggression issues, which suggests experience with behavior modification, though the approach isn't detailed.
Method: Method unclear
Their website describes their approach in general terms without specifying which methods or tools they use.
Certifications: Not specified on their website
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Twenty years in business, with enough demand that a waitlist sometimes forms. Insurance, certifications, and guarantee terms aren't listed on the site.
Facility: Uses rented space
Owner visits: not specified on their website.
Video updates: not specified on their website.
Overnight staffing: not specified on their website.
Insurance: not specified on their website.
Guarantee: not specified on their website.
Waitlist: Yes
Dogs per trainer: not specified on their website.
Booking: Contact form
Price: Happy Tails to You Dog Training does not publish board & train pricing. Across San Jose, 37 programs publish prices from about $84 to $3,580.
Reviews: Happy Tails to You Dog Training shows 5.0★ from 38 Google reviews among 11 published San Jose programs.
Transparency: This listing scores 74 out of 100 (price 100%, program clarity 73%). 3 of 11 San Jose listings show certifications; this business does not list certifications.
Classes take place at a rented space on Woodard Road rather than a dedicated facility. Parking and accessibility details aren't published.
2045 Woodard Rd, San Jose, CA
Friday: 7:30AM-6:30PM
Monday: 7:30AM-6:30PM
Sunday: 8AM-6PM
Tuesday: 7:30AM-6:30PM
Saturday: 8AM-6PM
Thursday: 7:30AM-6:30PM
Wednesday: 7:30AM-6:30PM
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