Programs

 At Bark Woof Happy, our philosophy centers on respect, trust, and emotional safety for every dog. We believe dogs are smart and capable when given the space to think and make their own choices. Trying is winning in our approach; every effort your dog makes is celebrated as progress. 

 Rather than seeing dogs as projects to be fixed, we honor them as sentient beings deserving of autonomy and compassion. Our method moves away from punishment and obedience based training toward building genuine relationships rooted in understanding. 

   Our training methods focus on real-life reinforcers and a deep understanding of your dog, rather than relying on treats to encourage calm, well-mannered behavior. We consider your dog’s breed, instincts, and natural drives to design enrichment games that shift behavior through play and engagement. Instead of managing symptoms like barking, pulling, jumping, or chasing, we look at the root cause to create lasting, meaningful change.  

  When it comes to teaching dogs how to respond when asked (focused heel, position changes, fitness routines, sport foundations, or fun tricks with real-life value) we use reward-based methods by starting with treats and quickly shift to play and real-life rewards.  

  With nearly a decade of experience as a certified dog groomer, Cindy’s love for animals led her to explore holistic coat and skin care as a dog groomer. Her passion for animal well-being then extended into dog training, where she noticed a gap between grooming and reward-based techniques.

   This inspired Cindy to become an assistant at Sirius Dog Training, deepening her expertise in canine behavior. Cindy also holds certifications in veterinary assistance and Zoom Room University, as well as a certification from Karen Pryor Academy. This combination of veterinary, grooming, and training experience allows Cindy to approach pet care with a holistic and compassionate mindset.