About Happi Dawgs

Hi!, I’m Patty Malnick and I love coaching people to train their dogs!

I have been dog training and working with owners and dogs individually, and in groups, since 1998. During this time I have developed highly effective dog training systems that use positive reinforcement to guide your dog happily to the right behaviors.

I am a graduate of The Marin Humane Society’s Dog Training and Behavior Academy, creator of “The Little Nippers” and “Passion for Pit Bulls” – Educational Workshops, and creator of “Bow Wow – WOW! Bootcamp – the ultimate workout for you and your dog.

Having a dog is a great joy! Knowing how to train your dog and what to do can sometimes be a challenge. I specialize in coaching people and their dogs, utilizing positive reinforcement dog training techniques. Over the past 25 years, I have developed the Happi Dawgs programs so my clients will be coached in ways they understand and obtain the goals they want for their dogs, while having fun. My goal of keeping dogs with the people they love and reducing unwanted dogs ending up in shelters has led me to help as many people and dogs as I can. By educating people on how dogs learn and sharing techniques that really work, the human – dog bond increases as well as understanding and respect. My wish is to bring more harmony to dogs and their humans, I hope with more education, we together can reduce the millions of dogs getting euthanized yearly, in shelters, around the United States.

Our classes and Private sessions are designed to provide you with the training tools and knowledge necessary to improve your relationship with your dog. Your increased understanding of your dog’s behavior allows you to more effectively train your dog to be the well behaved pet you have always dreamed of having in your life!

In my Happi Dawgs seminars, group classes,  private in home lessons, virtual lessons and phone consultations, your dog gets to learn by using its own mind and body. You will be thrilled to find out that positive reinforcement training is not just about feeding your dog treats all day. You will learn many training shortcuts and behavior modifications so that you may enjoy a wonderful relationship with your dog.

As a professional dog trainer and behavior coach, I can help you with all issues from aggression to over zealousness, jumping up, barking or house training.

There is no "Quick Fix" for training your dog.  It's about being committed to your dog and incorporating proven dog training and behavior skills that bring results.  Time, consistency and practice are a must.  Your dog will only get better  if you put in the work necessary!  I want to work with clients that want to learn how their dogs learn and put those principals into play.   It's not just your dog that is learning.  You will be building skills, confidence and  learning training tools so that you and your dog become more bonded and learn to work together to achieve your goals.

Whether you desire one-on-one training, a group class, or a professional consultation, we have the programs to get you and your dog where you need to go happily!

I look forward to working with you and your dog,