Meet the Dog Trainers at Happy Tails Training Center

Tracy Harper M.S.

Tracy@happytailsTC.com

Owner & Instructor, 2015

Training dogs for 45 years

Certified Pet Dog Trainer, CDPT-KA -2019

Association of Pet Dog Trainers,  2019

Canine Good Citizen Evaluators (CGC)  2015

S.T.A.R. Puppy Evaluator 2015

A life long passion for working with animals and teaching led me to start Happy Tails Training Center in fall of 2015. I have been training and competing with dogs for over 45 years, in Competition Obedience, Rally and Hunt Tests. I have also been instructing group classes for the past 30 years. My goal is for people to learn how to better communicate with their dogs. I find that often some of the most annoying dog behaviors…are very rewarding to the dog. 

Dogs will always, always, always do what is most rewarding to them. It is our job as their team mate to find ways to encourage the behaviors we want, acknowledging that the ‘bad’ behaviors are just normal dog behavior. 

We have been very blessed with knowledgeable, experienced instructors that have helped grow Happy Tails. We all teach using the latest behavioral science methods, addressing each dog as an individual. Creative, Positive, Fun solutions are our specialty.

Alyssa Klug

My passion for animals started young with horse riding and then volunteering at the humane society in my hometown. I love helping other dog lovers learn about dogs and build a stronger relationship with their k-9s.

I currently have two dogs; Lily and Frog. Both will be competing in Rally and Frog is training to be a therapy dog. 

Penny Reedy

My first Labrador, Otis, was purchased from a home in Bangor, WI. I decided then and there that I wanted to compete in dog sports (although I really didn’t know what that meant) and have since concentrated my time in agility, trick training and dog dancing. 

Instructing and competing in Agility is a crazy passion of mine. I am proud of our program that takes the very beginner handler teams to become competitive agility teams. This is not without time and dedication, but our students will tell you it is worth it.

I currently own two Labradors and I’m competing actively with my five-year-old, Mira. My ten-year-old Labrador, Charlie is retired and lives happily on the couch or on walks with me and my husband, Gary. ☺

Since 2011, I have competed in two different agility venues: AKC and UKI. I have multiple MACHS/PACHS and ISC’s from both venues. I like getting people excited about things I’m excited about. For the next millennia, that’s definitely agility!