Meet Our Dog Trainers
Creative, Positive, Fun Solutions Are Our Specialty
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.
Tracy Harper M.S.
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.
Alyssa Klug
Training dogs since 2017
Certified Dog Trainer, Animal Behavioral College 2018
Family Dog Instructor, 2020
Animal Behavior College, Certified Dog Trainer, 2018
Canine Good Citizen Evaluator (CGC), 2021
AKC Fit Dog Level 1 Instructor, 2023
Basic and Advanced Instructor at Happy Tails Since 2020
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
Training dogs since 2006
Agility Instructor, 2020
Certified Pet Dog Trainer – CPDT-KA 2019
Association of Pet Dog Trainers, 2019
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!
Cindy Prindle
CynthiaLPrindle@gmail.com
Therapy Dog Instructor, 2017
Therapy Dogs International TDIRVA Title – Over 250 visits
AKC THDX Title – Over 200 visits
I have had the privilege of having and loving dogs my whole life. Since 2017, I have been a dedicated dog trainer specializing in therapy dog training. I take great pride in teaching dogs along with their handlers to provide comfort and support to those of all ages in need. I share my life with three wonderful dogs—all certified therapy dogs—consisting of two golden retrievers (Murphy and Haylie) and one lab mix (Ella).
In addition to my work with dogs, I am also a teacher with a master's degree in education. My golden retriever, Murphy, accompanies me daily in my classroom, enriching the learning environment and bringing comfort and joy to my students. He is the subject for a study in the state of Wisconsin on the impact that a therapy dog can have on student success in post-secondary education.
My passion extends to dog agility, where I enjoy guiding dogs through courses in the AKC, UKI, and CPE venues that enhance their physical and mental agility. Additionally, I focus on strength training to ensure dogs are healthy and fit.
For skilled dog trainers, call our team at (608) 769-4761 to get started!