Client Reviews|
Service Dog
& Obedience Training Results
Nelly Nell
★★★★★
December 13, 2024 • ​
I can not say enough great things about A2J Happy Trails and Mrs.Shelly! I did A LOT of research looking for the perfect trainer and I was drawn to Mrs. Shelly's loving and positive approach to obedience training. My puppy participated in the 6 week training program for therapy dogs. Mrs. Shelly provided updates and educational videos every step of the way. Her program and training facility is structured and well organized. She was always very responsive to calls, text and emails and I was confident my pup was being taken care of. At the completion of my puppy's training I received a detailed personalized training and transition plan. Ms.Shelly incorporated prayer into our journey which was the cherry on top. I am so pleased with the progress my puppy has made and I can't wait to continue building on this foundation. On top of that, he is now an AKC Canine Good Citizen dog! I could not be more pleased!
Thomas J. Flagg
★★★★★
March 23, 2025 • ​
We highly recommend A2J Happy Tails K9 Training.
Thank you to Shelly at A2J Happy Tails K9 Training! You are an amazing trainer. We appreciated your detailed instructions and the constant video updates that kept us informed on how our Ferguson was doing. Your professionalism, communication, experience, love, and expertise truly shine through in every session. This is 5-star service all the way. For those considering this service, Shelly trains right from her home, which means your pup is immersed in a 24/7 curriculum tailored to their development. If you're looking for someone who goes the extra mile, this is it. Our boy is now service dog trained and has advanced biochemical detection skills—he can sense anxiety, panic attacks, and drops in blood sugar levels. He's solid as a rock, and we're beyond grateful. A2J Happy Tails K9 Training is a 5-star business we'll recommend every time!
Teresa Smetzer
★★★★★
November 18, 2025
Shelly is a miracle worker. Our mini Bernedoodle Astro spent 6 weeks with her and he went from anxious, neurotic, 8 week old who was highly prone to separation anxiety to an obedient, well mannered, socialized puppy. Still quite active as a 4 month old, but a different dog. We were so impressed, we signed up for a lifetime of training with her.
We highly recommend Shelly and A2J Happy Tails!
Shannon Herrell
★★★★★
Date: September 19, 2024
I highly recommend A2J for all your training needs. We used them for training our daughters service dog. They were amazing and kept in touch with us every step of the way. A2J makes sure you and your pet are comfortable with everything in a loving caring way. They will train your dog to your needs. I could tell our dog loved training and learning while staying at A2J it was great to see the transformation.
Anna Johnson
★★★★★
Date: 11/20/2025
A2J Happy Tails K9 Training is more than just a training program. Shelly and all of the team truly become like family. They become invested not only in your dog, but also in you, wanting the best for you both. They pour their hearts into the training with Gods guidance on how they proceed with each one. I cannot say enough about how much of a blessing they have become to us! I looked into several training programs, but am so glad I was led to A2J. I would recommend them to anyone who is looking for training.
Deanne Ballarino
★★★★★
Date: 11/21/2025
I cannot recommend A2J Happy Tales K9 Training highly enough. Almost from the moment my puppy entered training she became a totally different dog under the care and expertise of Shelly. Not only is she being trained to her full potential but I am also learning the skills to for us to become a working team.
Choice Bernedoodles Denise H
★★★★★
Date: 08/20/2024
I am super happy to have found Shelly! I raise Tiny/micro Bernedoodles I have always wanted to find an amazing trainer close by to refer my customers to. And now I have found exactly that! Shelly has currently trained two of my puppies as service dogs. One of them I had her train him before he was adopted out. Im blown away with what all she has taught them! Shelly is super easy to work with and very good at getting the results that were asked of her.
If you're looking for someone to train your dog look no further! Denise@choicebernedoodles