Our Experience
And Also
- Training since 1990
- Taught classes with Carolark, Bedrock Kennels, and Waggs’n Whiskers
- Volunteered training with OPP and RCMP
Our Courses
- 1000 hours dog training course in Laval, Quebec
- Dr. McKeown at the University of Guelph, courses & seminars
- Dr. Ian Dunbar courses & seminars
- Turid Rugaas calming signals seminars
- Karen Pryor & Gary Wilkes seminars
- Jean Donaldson seminars
- Brian Kilcommons workshops
- Canadian Association of Professional Pet Dog Trainers conferences
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Who We Are
Marcia Scott Professional Dog Trainer/ Breeder
I have been training dogs and puppies for over 25 years. I began with a collie mix which I learnt several challenges. Each & every doggie has taught me something about behaviour and the ways to get the best manners in a positive way. I believe in positive reinforcement and I have seen so many doggies that would be normally a confident dog that requires more positive reinforcement to encourage the appropriate behaviours.
I began to breed as I knew that several dog challenges could be avoided due to selective temperament. I have hand selected our breeding dogs from birth based on the best temperaments; then we breed those dogs. Therefore, we begin with an amazing temperament and build confidence by training our puppies. We also socialize our puppies to a variety of people, things and situations to build a strong foundation to bring that confidence into adulthood.
Sue Cosenzo Office Manager
My passion is animals and I’ve spent a lifetime caring and enjoying my own pets of many varieties. I bring with me 20 years marketing management and administrative experience. I spend time managing the office administration, interfacing with clients and preparing families to receive their new pets. I admire Marcia’s high standards with temperament selection of her dogs and puppies. The work atmosphere is such a calm, laid back, natural environment… coming to work is a joy! I have embraced Marcia’s use of positive reinforcement training methods and love being on her team with training, puppy socializing and tending to the puppies and dogs.
Tracey Scott Puppy Trainer
In growing up in the area using gentle and positive methods with our farm animals, it was easy to apply these methods to the dog world. I have recently been energized by the positive reinforcement methods that we use at Happy Hound. Along with Marcia’s guidance and natural ability as an animal lover and of course based on positive reinforcement, our puppies have the best temperament and training possible.
Norm Rooker Puppy Trainer
Norm has been working with Happy Hound since November 2014 when he purchased his first Miniature Goldendoodle from us. He is retired from the Canadian Armed Forces following a 36 year career, having owned and trained dogs throughout that time. He volunteers his time to train dogs and handlers with Audeamus, a Service Dog training organization that provides service dogs to Military and RCMP veterans. He formalized his training over the past 3 years under the tutelage and guidance of Marcia Scott and on 1 Apr 2018, he became a member of the Canadian Association of Professional Pet Dog Trainers. He is a staunch advocate of positive reinforcement as a training methodology and loves working with all breeds but has a soft spot for doodles.
Kristal Roche Puppy Trainer
Basically being born with an animal in my arms. I have had an instant love for all animals. Growing up with dogs, cats, horses, lizards and many more critters, my life would not be complete without them. Then one day I met Marcia, Sue and the crew at Happy Hound. They opened their arms and paws to me and trained me with their positive reinforcement training methods. Now thanks to Happy Hound I’m enjoying life as a puppy trainer and I have opened up a boarding kennel. Now I can have furry friends around me 100% of the time to give them guidance and love. It has been truly wonderful!!