Ellen Rassiger is the founder/owner of Happy Dog Training & Behavior, Inc. She has been a full-time Professional Dog Trainer and Behavior Consultant on Long Island for over 27 years.
Training Philosophy
Ellen teaches all levels of classes, and specializes in dog-to-human aggression cases as well as Reactive Dog Training.
She lives with Maus (“mouse”), her young long-haired German Shepherd, and they stay busy training, being active and learning new skills together!
Services
Happy Dog Training offers a variety of services, including:
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Group Classes:
- Puppy Kindergarten
- Family Dog 1
- Family Dog 2
- Games
- Tricks
- Topics Classes (Leisurely Leash Walking, Rocket Recalls)
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Private Training:
- New Puppy Consultations
- Private Training Programs
- Behavior Consultation Follow-up Sessions
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Behavior Consultations:
- Behavior Consulting
- Reactive Dog Consultation
- Resource Guarding Consultation
Certifications
- Certified Pet Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA)
- Certified Dog Behavior Consultant (CBCC-KA)
- Distinguished Graduate, Karen Pryor Academy
Specializations
Dog-to-human aggression cases, Reactive Dog Training
Training Methods
Positive reinforcement methods, clicker training


