Dog Training

“Properly trained, a man can be dog's best friend.”

As a certified Animal Behavior Consultant, Eric Wiese has over 20 years experience offering in-home private dog training, comprehensive board & train programs, as well as canine behavior consulting for veterinarians and veterinary staff in the Los Angeles area. In addition, Eric also has extensive experience working with dogs and exotic animals alike in commercials, television and film. He currently has been co-hosting the Emmy Award-winning series Lucky Dog on CBS.

Through Happy Puppy L.A., Eric specializes in puppy development and behavior modification. Eric is Fear Free certified, a member of the International Association of Animal Behavior Consultants (IAABC), an American Kennel Club Canine Good Citizen Evaluator, and a member of the Association of Professional Dog Trainers (APDT). He and the Happy Puppy L.A. staff only use positive reinforcement training methods and work with what motivates each dog without physically or psychologically intimidating them. This means we do NOT use any of the following methods of training - shock/vibrating collars, prong/pinch collars, choke collars, or citronella collars. Instead, motivation could be a range of different stimuli, including treats/food, physical or verbal praise, toys, etc.

Over the years, Eric has been trusted by thousands of pet parents including many celebrity clients such as

 

 

Selena Gomez

Aaron Rodgers

Halsey

Doechii

Idina Menzel

Jenson Button

Teri Hatcher

Olivia Munn

Eli Roth

Grant Gustin

Zach Woods

Craig Ferguson

 

 

Phone Consultations

New clients: 1st phone consultation

  • 15 minute phone consultation - complementary

Existing clients: Do you have questions or concerns that don't necessarily require a trainer to come in home? Do you need a follow up to a previous session? If so, we are happy to offer phone consultations to help you with any questions you may have.

  • 30 minute phone consultation - $95
Happy Puppy L.A. dog training specializes in puppy training and puppy development.

In-Home Private Training

Let us come to your home and see the environment you and your dog share. This will set you up for success as we are able to address each issue in a personalized manner. In the session(s), we can go over basic obedience, potty training, behavior issues and how to set up the proper living environment for your dog.

90 minute individual session

$549 (discounted to $495 for rescue dogs)

Discount Pre-Paid Packages

  • 3 sessions - $529/session

** packages expire after 1 year from purchase date and are non-refundable**

Board & Train

Our Board & Train service is our most personalized offering and the service for which we are most widely recognized, particularly for puppies.  

We work closely with you to define specific training goals before the stay beings, ensuring a tailored approach for your dog.  To keep you connected to their progress, we provide personalized video updates and tutorials (six videos/day) throughout the stay, giving you a front-row seat to your pup’s growth. These videos remain accessible after the stay as a permanent resource for continued success at home. For your convenience, complimentary pick-up and drop-off are included, along with a debrief and transition tips upon checkout.

Please note - to maintain the highest quality of care, we operate with very limited availability on a case-by-case basis and cannot accommodate last-minute requests.

Board & Train

$399/calendar day + complementary shuttle + debriefing session upon drop off

Discount Pre-Paid Packages

  • 6 days -  $389/day
  • 10 days - $369/day
  • 14 days - $349/day

** packages expire after 1 year of purchase date and are non-refundable; cannot guarantee availability when requesting**

Check out our amazing Board & Train clients below!