CONNECTING DOGS

AND PEOPLE

We provide professional dog training services throughout Pinellas County. Connecting dogs and people through private training, specific to your dogs needs.

PROFFESSIONAL DOG TRAINING
SERVICES

Set Your Dog Up

For Success

Imagine starting a new job with no training and only told when you do something wrong. How motivated will you be to try anything the next day? Or working hard to learn your job and once you do they stop paying you. How long are you going to continue showing up for that job? As dog owners it’s our job to be good team leaders and teach dogs how to successfully navigate through the world. Set your dog up for success by discovering the things they love and use them as a reward for behaviors you like.

Our Services

Simply put, we care about your dogs as if they were our own family. We have the experience, education, and certifications that prove we are the trusted provider of dog training throughout Pinellas County, FL. Best of all, we have GLOWING reviews. Our clients love us because they LOVE our results.

Initial Consultation

Hour and a half in-home private session for first time clients. Trainer will obtain dog history, goals, and set up a custom training plan for you and your dog.

Virtual Training

40 minute online session with a trainer via zoom. Or self-paced online courses available at https://happytails-wellness.com/pages/happytails-university

Private Session Package

6 customized private lessons with your trainer. Each lasting 45 minutes to an hour. Working on improving your dogs behavior and strengthening your relationship.

Puppy Package

It’s never too early to instill good habits! Appropriate socialization and training is especially critical for puppies under 14 weeks.

Accelerated Training

Let us get things started! Our trainer will come to your house 4 days a week to work one on one with your dog for 45 minutes.

MEET OUR TRAINER

Alison Schaefer, Certified Dog Trainer

Alison Schaefer CPDT-KA, CSCC, ABCDT, is the owner of Progress 4 Paws, located in Largo, FL. She’s a professional dog trainer certified through the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT) and Animal Behavior College (ABC). She’s a certified Canine Strength and Conditioning Coach (CSCC) through North Carolina State University.

TESTIMONIALS

Tracey McManus

2022-12-09

Alison’s training and expertise has truly transformed my dog and I highly recommend her as a trainer. My amazing dog, Winky, developed an aggression towards strangers after I adopted him from the shelter. He became territorial of our apartment when friends came over and was reactive to strangers who tried to approach or pet him in public. I needed help and found Alison in September - I truly saw an improvement after the very first session. She gave me the tools to teach Winky cues/commands that made him more in tuned with me overall, but are also emergency recalls that I can use in any situation. She worked with us at my apartment and in public places. After just a few months, Winky and I are both so much more confident. I have a dog who now responds to me in any situation, looks to me for direction and is learning more every day. Her training is fun and kind with positive reinforcement but it’s so effective. Alison is responsive and a joy to work with. I’m so relieved we found her!

Tanya Frierson

2022-11-07

With only two training sessions completed, we have seen a difference in our dogs behavior already. Can’t wait to see how we all grow.

Jane Nichol

2022-09-03

Alison is amazing! My dog was completely out of control on walks (barking and lunging at other dogs), and she helped us modify behaviors so that we could enjoy safe and worry-free outings. The neighbors couldn’t believe the transformation! Alison helped me develop the skillset I needed to get great results! ♥️

Anne Berner

2022-07-15

I highly recommend Alison. She is the most energetic, professional and positive dog trainer ever. We absolutely loved our training experience with her. She taught us how to train our dog with positive reinforcement instead of punishment- and it works! She is goal oriented, asked us what was important specifically for our dog and home, and we saw results. I would not hesitate to hire her again!

Linda Landau

2022-07-07

Alison has been training my furry kids (and me) for the past 7 years. She is a compassionate, committed, talented, patient, gentle and FUN trainer. When Alison shows up at my house she gets a party thrown every time. My furry kids LOVE her! Alison's approach respects each dog as an individual and understands not all dogs respond equally. She takes the time to really get to know you and your dog and designs a program that suits both of you and your goals. With Alison's help and dedication I was able to become a Pet Partners therapy team with my 2 year old Golden Retriever, Bowie. We received the highest possible score and are rated as a "complex" team able to handle all situations. We cherish Alison and all she has done for our family.