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Happy Dog We are a professional and certified canine facility in northern MN with over 35 years experience! We train any breed, any age and any issue!

We offer boarding, daycare and all types of training including board & train packages and canine service work!

🍂🐾 TOMORROW IS THE DAY! SIPS, SCENTSY & PUPPY KISSES! 🐾🍂We’re getting everything ready for a fun fall gathering at Happy...
10/24/2026

🍂🐾 TOMORROW IS THE DAY! SIPS, SCENTSY & PUPPY KISSES! 🐾🍂

We’re getting everything ready for a fun fall gathering at Happy Dog, and we can’t wait to see you! ❤️🐶

Come enjoy a little fall fun, meet us, tour our facility, and get to know what Happy Dog is all about!

🍂 Hot dogs, bars, cupcakes, Halloween treats, pop, and more!
🎁 Fun drawings and a chance to win a basket!
🖤 Purchase something from our Scentsy table and your name will be entered into a drawing for some Happy Dog apparel!
🐾 Early trick-or-treat bags for all our four-legged visitors!
🐶 Puppy cuddles with our German Shepherd puppies who are looking for their forever homes!
❤️ Meet our Newfoundlands, meet Kerry and me, tour the facility, and see what makes Happy Dog special!

And YES… your pups are welcome to come along for some love, treats, and puppy kisses! 🐾💋

Whether you’re curious about our boarding, daycare, training, or simply want to stop by and say hello, we’d love to meet you!

No pressure, no fuss — just good people, happy dogs, and a little fall fun! 🍁

📍 Happy Dog
🗓️ Tomorrow, Sunday, October 25
⏰ 1–3 PM

Bring a friend, bring the family, and bring your puppy if you’d like! We look forward to opening our doors, meeting new faces, and sharing a little piece of Happy Dog with our community. ❤️🐾

10/23/2026

Sully loves Happy Dog daycare ❤️


The little’s love to visit us at Happy Dog too! 🩵🐾🐾🩵
10/21/2026

The little’s love to visit us at Happy Dog too! 🩵🐾🐾🩵

🐾🍎 IT’S ALMOST TIME FOR SIPS, SCENTS & PUPPY CUDDLES! 🕯️🐶Just a little reminder that our Fall Sips & Scents Gathering is...
10/20/2026

🐾🍎 IT’S ALMOST TIME FOR SIPS, SCENTS & PUPPY CUDDLES! 🕯️🐶

Just a little reminder that our Fall Sips & Scents Gathering is THIS SUNDAY, October 25th, from 1–3 PM at Happy Dog! ❤️

Ever wanted to see what Happy Dog is all about? Maybe meet the people behind the scenes, tour our facility, meet some of our amazing Newfoundlands, or spend a little time surrounded by adorable German Shepherd puppies looking for their forever families? Well, this is your invitation! 🐾

Come on over, bring a friend, enjoy some hot apple c***r and delicious bars, cuddle some puppies, meet our dogs, take a tour, and just spend a little time getting to know us. No pressure, no big agenda… just a chance to open our doors, visit with our community, and share a little bit of what makes Happy Dog so special. 🐶❤️

And, of course, we’ll have Scentsy fragrances and candles to smell! 🕯️ If you’ve been thinking about ordering something cozy for your home for fall and winter, this is the perfect opportunity to browse, find your favorites, and place an order while you’re here!

📅 Sunday, October 25th
⏰ 1:00–3:00 PM
📍 Happy Dog

We will also be having drawings for prizes!

Whether you’re a longtime friend, a fellow dog lover, curious about our services, interested in a German Shepherd puppy, or simply looking for a fun way to spend part of your Sunday, we’d LOVE to see you!

Sometimes the best things start with simply stopping by and saying hello. ❤️

🐾 Come for the c***r, stay for the puppies! 🐾

Please share this post and help us spread the word. We can’t wait to welcome you to Happy Dog! 🍎🐶🕯️

10/19/2026

🐾❤️ SOMETIMES, ALL A DOG NEEDS IS SOMEONE WHO BELIEVES IN HIM. ❤️🐾

Meet Toivo. When he first came to us, he had energy to spare, struggled with loose-leash walking, barked because he didn’t know what to do with all that energy, and honestly seemed like a lost boy trying to figure out his place in the world.

But here’s the thing about dogs… sometimes what looks like a handful is really just a dog who hasn’t found the right direction yet. ❤️

Toivo didn’t need someone to give up on him. He needed patience, consistency, guidance, and someone willing to figure out how to reach him.

And once that connection happened? WOW. 🐶

He started finding his focus. He discovered that training could be fun. He wanted to work, wanted to learn, and wanted to please. You could see him starting to understand what was being asked of him, and watching that confidence grow has been incredible.

Kerry has done a phenomenal job with this boy, and the amazing part? This video shows Toivo just ONE WEEK into his two-week Board & Train program! He’s already making tremendous progress, and we couldn’t be prouder of him.

This is why we do what we do at Happy Dog. It’s not about breaking a dog’s spirit or expecting perfection. It’s about building a relationship, understanding the dog in front of you, and helping him discover just how good he can be.

Sometimes the dog everyone thinks is a handful just needs someone to show him the way. 🐾❤️

And Toivo? He’s proving that in the most beautiful way.

Happy Dog — helping dogs and their people find their way together, one paw at a time. 🐾

📩 Interested in our two-week Basic Board & Train or four-week Advanced program? We have a few openings for November! Message us to talk about your dog and see if our program is a good fit.

Oh, and Happy Halloween!🎃

☕🐾 Tomorrow morning at 10 AM Central! 🐾☕Happy Dog family, come join us over on our BlackWolf main page for Coffee and Ca...
10/18/2026

☕🐾 Tomorrow morning at 10 AM Central! 🐾☕

Happy Dog family, come join us over on our BlackWolf main page for Coffee and Canines with Kerry and Lisa! ❤️🐶

We’ll be answering your questions, catching up on what’s been happening, chatting about dog training, sharing tips, and talking about all things dogs!

Whether you have a puppy, an older dog, or just love learning more about our four-legged friends, we’d love to have you join us!

☕ Grab your coffee, hop over to our BlackWolf page tomorrow morning, and spend a little Sunday morning with us! We’ll see you there! ❤️🐾
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❤️🐾 From finding his confidence to finding his way home… Forrest’s journey has been something special.Forrest came to Ha...
10/17/2026

❤️🐾 From finding his confidence to finding his way home… Forrest’s journey has been something special.

Forrest came to Happy Dog for our basic obedience board-and-train program and continued into advanced training. He was a more challenging case, but sometimes the dogs who need us the most are the ones who make the biggest impression on our hearts. ❤️

Having been rescued and experienced multiple homes, Forrest needed more than obedience training. He needed patience, encouragement, praise, and the chance to learn that he could trust himself and the people around him. We worked hard to build his confidence and help him learn how to channel all that wonderful energy into something positive.

Along the way, we worked on house manners, too, because good training isn’t just about following commands. It’s about helping dogs become confident, well-mannered members of their families.

And now? This boy is ready to go home! 🏡 We can just picture him settling in beside his family’s fireplace, enjoying the comfort and security he deserves.

We are SO proud of Forrest and everything he has accomplished. We know his family is going to be thrilled with the progress he has made. We sure are going to miss this boy, but there is nothing better than watching a dog leave us with more confidence, more skills, and a brighter future ahead. ❤️🐶

Way to go, Forrest! You’ve earned that spot by the fireplace! 🔥🐾

10/14/2026

🐾 Curious Everest is moving on up! 🐺❤️

This young Husky girl has ENERGY to spare, but look at how well she’s doing! 😍 Everest has officially completed her two-week Basic Training program and is now moving on to Advanced Training!

Watching these young dogs learn, build confidence, and discover just how much they can accomplish is one of the best parts of what we do at Happy Dog. Every dog learns at their own pace, and Everest is showing us just how much potential she has! 🐾👏

Is your pup ready to reach their full potential? We have a few openings available for November for our Board & Train programs!

Whether your pup needs help with basic manners, obedience, confidence, or is ready to take their training to the next level, we’re here to help.

📩 Message Happy Dog today to ask about our November openings and find out which program is the right fit for your dog!

At Happy Dog, we’re building better manners, stronger bonds, and happier dogs — one paw at a time! 🐶❤️

🍂 🐾 A little something different is happening at Happy Dog and we would love to have you join us and invite a friend!🕯️ ...
10/13/2026

🍂 🐾 A little something different is happening at Happy Dog and we would love to have you join us and invite a friend!

🕯️ Fall Sips & Scents
📆 October 25th
⏰ 1-3 PM

Come have a fall drink, visit with us, and smell some Scentsy fragrances! Our German Shepherd puppies (who are available) will be here for cuddles too! ❤️ 🐾

Can't make it in person? You can join our online party instead!
❤️ Every order helps support Happy Dog, and we're putting it right back into making our facility feel warm, cozy, and welcoming!
Plus, we're planning a drawing for a FREE Happy Dog T-shirt for those who place an order!
We appreciate all the people who support us and Make Happy Dog what it is! Whether you stop by for a visit and a tour, come to play with the puppies, or shop online, we're grateful for you!




It's time to fall in love with some amazing scents! Join me for a fun Scentsy party filled with cozy fall fragrances, warm and welcoming home favorites and wonderful products to make your home smell absolutely amazing! Whether you love pumpkin spice, crisp autumn air, warm vanilla, or fresh seasonal...

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5297 Vermilion Trail
Gilbert, MN
55741

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 10am
4pm - 6pm
Tuesday 8am - 10am
4pm - 6pm
Wednesday 8am - 10am
4pm - 6pm
Thursday 8am - 10am
4pm - 6pm
Friday 8am - 10am
4pm - 6pm
Saturday 8am - 10am
4pm - 6pm
Sunday 3pm - 6pm

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