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Happy Pup Manor

Long Grove, Illinois

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‘19 Certificate of Excellence, 2019

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Luxury Puppy and Adult Training and Boarding in our home.

When your dog trains or boards with us they enjoy:
- 6,500 square foot home to live in
- Indoor pool to play in
- 5 acre yard for exercise
- Complimentary valet service

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9 November 2022

Happy Pup Monor seemed like a good fit for my pup, as they specialize in goldendoodles. I was going out of town over Halloween and thought it would be a good time to get some training in, as my pup has had some issues with nipping and loose leash walking. I called a few weeks prior to Halloween to see about getting a tour of the manor, as their website says you can tour.
Gabby said they do not offer tours, but I got the impression that my pup would be in good hands just based on my phone conversation with Gabby. Pickup was seamless, we met in the Whole Foods parking lot in Hinsdale, also the communication from the manor was wonderful. That's where the positives end. On Oct 31st, just a few days into the stay, Gabby called for a pre-scheduled update on training. She pointed out the few things that I mentioned above and wanted some clarification or background on those issues. All seemed well until about Thursday when I got a call from Carol. She left me a message saying that my pup was showing some aggression and tried biting the trainer. I called back and spoke with Gabby. She told me that he tried to bite the trainer while in a training session. We spoke at length about Breck and I told her that I put on the intake form that he has issues with nipping. She said I have 2 options, I could pick him up or put him in the boarding program for the rest of his stay. I chose the latter as I was out of state and it wouldn't be easy for me to come back on a moments notice. The thing that really frustrates me with this whole thing is that I was upfront about his problems, but still they decided to take my money anyhow and later tell me that they don't handle dogs with aggression issues. Breck has shown no improvement in any areas at all. If he had learned anything during his stay I wouldve been offered a home lesson, which I wasn't. I could've boarded him locally where I live for $480, but ended up paying almost $1300 to board him at Happy Pup Manor. Don't waste your money on this place, there's better out there.
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7 December 2019

Our two 66 pound goldendoodles were getting unmanageable to take walks. They both attended the 10 day board and train and Gabby taught them to walk nicely. She even curbed their successive barking and jumping. After 10 days she brought them home and then spent time training us! Her facility is absolutely gorgeous! Not a kennel at all, it’s a home with huge yards for them to play in. My Cooper and Sawyer will stay at the Happy Pup Manor when they need boarding again. Thank you Gabby and your team. More...

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24 November 2019

We sent our puppy here a week after we brought her home, knowing we were in a season where us training her would be very difficult. Gabby and the entire HPM staff does AMAZING work. Maudie came home to us so well-trained and the foundation Gabby laid for us to work with was truly incredible. SO worth it - highly recommend Happy Pup Manor!! More...

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22 November 2019

Our experience with Happy Pup Manor was beyond our expectations.  Gabby and her staff did an amazing job with our 13 week old playful golden doodle. Going for a walk now is so enjoyable, her heel command is amazing.  She is a total little lady when people come to our door, and her sit, down and stay UNBELIEVABLE!  We love our pup so much and we feel we did our entire family a huge favor to invest in Happy Pup Manor. More...

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17 November 2019

No where else I'll send our pup! My husband and I researched and tried multiple places to board and no where else compares. Gabby and her team cater to your dog as if she was their owner! From the booking process, the pick up, through the entire stay-  I am reassured that our dog is safe, well cared for, and having a great time! We get frequent video/photo updates, and we know our dog isn't being ignored and in a cage. The pups always look like they're having the best time frolicking in the backyard, pool, or lounging on her furniture in her beautiful home! I like to think of HPM as a five star luxury retreat. Highly recommend if you treat your dog like the humans that they are :) More...

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6 November 2019

Happy Pup Manor is a home away from home for my doodle. Gabby understands what it means to provide a ‘home-like’ environment for dogs. They know the dogs not just by name but understand their personalities and their requirements thoroughly. They pay attention to detail and all special requests ( my dog had an ear infection and I didn’t want him to swim or get his face and ears vet) are catered to. The regular photo and video updates are the highlight of the day ☺️ I am absolutely stress free when I am traveling because of HPM- The best place for your pooch. More...

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6 November 2019

A home away from home for my doodle. The reason why I can travel stress free is because HPM looks after my pet the same way as I do. They cater to special requests and make it a point to understand each dog and their requirements. Couldn’t have found a better place for my dog. More...

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6 November 2019

Happy pup manor is awesome ! Gabby and team do a great job with boarding . My puppy comes back happy and tired from the play time . It’s nice to know he has a great place to go when we travel . More...

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26 October 2019

Hands down the BEST experience for us and our 6 month old mini Goldendoodle puppy!!!I had countless friends recommend Gabby and based of all the positive reviews, I decided to contact her. Being first time puppy owners, we knew it was going to be a lot of work but had no idea how to manage it and where to even start with age-appropriate training. Bailey had all the typical puppy behaviors: nipping, biting, over-excitement, jumping on people, and the one that impacted our family the most, chasing and jumping on our kids, who were becoming terrified of her!! She displayed some resource guarding with her bully sticks and toys where she would growl at us when we went near her. She also was very scared of other dogs due to minimal socialization and an incident where another dog attacked her at 4 months :(. Needless to say, we were skeptical how Gabby would handle all of these challenges with Bailey. After the 10-day board and train, Gabby met with our family and brought home our sweet transformed pup. And when I say transformed, I mean completely, amazingly, transformed!! Gabby showed us all of the basic manner commands Bailey was taught, but more impressive to us was how well-adjusted, HAPPY and well-mannered she came back! Bailey’s been back now for 2 weeks and I purposely waited a couple of weeks to write this review just in case it was temporary and the “magic” would wear off and she would revert back to her old puppy ways. I’m so happy to report that she is still amazing and perfect!! We have been consistent with what Gabby taught us and our sweet Bailey is so well-mannered and has NO resource guarding (bully sticks, food, treats, toys) AT all!! We can literally tell her to drop anything and she does!! She is now friendly with other dogs and walks so nicely on the leash (no pulling!!)We don’t know how Gabby and her team does it but they are simply the BEST!! They truly have a gift and it was worth every penny!! Even Bailey loves Gabby so much that she cried and whimpered when she left. Thank you Gabby and Happy Pup!! We would give you a 10-star rating if we could!!! More...

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25 October 2019

Hands down the BEST experience for us and our 6 month old mini Goldendoodle puppy!!!I had countless friends recommend Gabby and based of all the positive reviews, I decided to contact her.  Being first time puppy owners, we knew it was going to be a lot of work but had no idea how to manage it and where to even start with age-appropriate training.  Bailey had all the typical puppy behaviors: nipping, biting, over-excitement, jumping on people, and the one that impacted our family the most, chasing and jumping on our kids, who were becoming terrified of her!!  She displayed some resource guarding with her bully sticks and toys where she would growl at us when we went near her. She also was very scared of other dogs due to minimal socialization and an incident where another dog attacked her at 4 months :(. Needless to say, we were skeptical how Gabby would handle all of these challenges with Bailey. After the 10-day board and train, Gabby met with our family and brought home our sweet transformed pup. And when I say transformed, I mean completely, amazingly, transformed!! Gabby showed us all of the basic manner commands Bailey was taught, but more impressive to us was how well-adjusted, HAPPY and well-mannered she came back! Bailey's been back now for 2 weeks and I purposely waited a couple of weeks to write this review just in case it was temporary and the "magic" would wear off and she would revert back to her old puppy ways. I'm so happy to report that she is still amazing and perfect!! We have been consistent with what Gabby taught us and our sweet Bailey is so well-mannered and has NO resource guarding (bully sticks, food, treats, toys) AT all!! We can literally tell her to drop anything and she does!! She is now friendly with other dogs and walks so nicely on the leash (no pulling!!)We don't know how Gabby and her team does it but they are simply the BEST!! They truly have a gift and it was worth every penny!! Even Bailey loves Gabby so much that she cried and whimpered when she left. Thank you Gabby and Happy Pup!! We would give you a 10-star rating if we could!!! More...

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7 October 2019

Gabby and her team are amazing! They truly love what they do and it shows! We sent our 11 week old Sheepadoodle, Luna, to Gabby for a 10 day training. Luna is super sweet but was very much a biter and herder. I would have been so happy if Luna came back not biting as much but the work Gabby did with Luna was more than we could have ever hoped for! Luna follows many commands and listens to what we tell her (for the most part)! She still is a puppy after all. Her biting is all but gone aside from chew toys. She sends updates about her progress and reassurance that she is having fun and learning. She truly puts you at ease. When it’s time for your pup to come home, she spends quite a long time showing you how to continue the training she’s worked with your pup on in your home. She also picks up and drops off your puppy. It’s a huge bonus!Gabby is super flexible with schedules too. We had to adjust our days and she was very accommodating. Most of all, our puppy was cared for at Gabby’s as though she was here at our house. If you are debating doing puppy training, I thoroughly recommend Gabby and Happy Pup Manor. We plan to use Gabby for all our boarding needs!! She is a gem and it shows how much pride she has in what she does!! More...

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7 October 2019

I sent my 6-month-old Australian labradoodle puppy to HPM's board and train program. I am absolutely thrilled with the results! Gabby worked on all the basics plus she focused on issues that were specific to my dog. I was out walking her today and we actually received compliments on how well behaved my dog was! That was a first, for sure. Thanks Gabby! More...

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5 October 2019

Gabby and her team are amazing! They truly love what they do and it shows! We sent our 11 week old Sheepadoodle, Luna, to Gabby for a 10 day training. Luna is super sweet but was very much a biter and herder. I would have been so happy if Luna came back not biting as much but the work Gabby did with Luna was more than we could have ever hoped for! Luna follows many commands and listens to what we tell her (for the most part)! She still is a puppy after all. Her biting is all but gone aside from chew toys. She sends updates about her progress and reassurance that she is having fun and learning. She truly puts you at ease. When it's time for your pup to come home, she spends quite a long time showing you how to continue the training she's worked with your pup on in your home. She also picks up and drops off your puppy. It's a huge bonus!Gabby is super flexible with schedules too. We had to adjust our days and she was very accommodating. Most of all, our puppy was cared for at Gabby's as though she was here at our house. If you are debating doing puppy training, I thoroughly recommend Gabby and Happy Pup Manor. We plan to use Gabby for all our boarding needs!! She is a gem and it shows how much pride she has in what she does!! More...

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6 August 2019

Happy Pup Manor did an outstanding job with my 4 month old petite goldendoodle pup Charlie.  First, I reached out to Gabby via phone to inquire about the program and what to expect after her and her team came highly recommended from fellow doodle owners/parents. Her enthusiasm and warm demeanor were so welcoming as well as her display of overall knowledge of training and dogs translated so easily in that call that I knew this is where I wanted Charlie to go.  The weeks leading up to her departure Gabby's team sends out an email of what to expect and all the do's and don'ts etc so that sending your pup off is really quite easy and really organized.  Her husband Brian text me while on his way to pickup Charlie and arrived timely.  He came in to meet myself and Char and while Im not sure what else he does as far as HPM goes once the pups are back at the manor, his overall way he handled Charlie was so sweet and kind that again it was confirmed that this was the right place to send her.  While away for the 10 days I received pics of Charlie during her downtime as well as a few videos to see her mingling with her new pals.  A few one off texts with Gabby keeping me in the loop as to her findings with Charlie and me asking questions based on my concerns but overall I kept the questions to a minimum as I didn't want to tie up the trainers messaging but would rather them be engaged with the pups.  Charlie returned home with Gabby by her side.  The following weeks I worked on all the things Gabby had taught me/us. She has now been home almost 3 months and I have the sweetest pup around.  I bring her to shopping malls, home goods, restaurant patios, flew with her to Naples FL, and so on and everywhere we go we/she is complimented on how well behaved she is and how well she takes commands.  I couldn't be more pleased with the training she received.  I have also noticed that when we run into a new bad habit she is very easily broken of said habit.  She recently picked up 'counter surfing' as something she wanted to test out.  Within a week, we had broken the habit.  Twice I have had to reach out to Gabby as Charlie seemed to test me but with a little more guidance and encouragement, Gabby had us back on track.  WE WOOF HAPPY PUP MANOR!!! More...

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1 August 2019

My clients that have used them have been more than happy.

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29 July 2019

Our puppy went straight from our breeder to training at Happy Pup Manor and we couldn’t be happier! Gabby was always quick to respond to questions and available to talk if needed. Happy Pup Manor picked up our precious puppy from the breeder and cared for him for 10 days of training. We knew our puppy was getting love and attention from Gabby. She sent us videos and pictures daily of our puppy. The training was done well! Our puppy’s transition to our home went with GREAT ease! He was crate trained and he loves his crate (never whines or cries). He was potty trained and yet to have an accident in the house. Gabby also trained him to know his name, come, sit, stay, down, and play dead . Our puppy was always around other dogs at HPM and it helped him to be socialized. He is always calm and confident around other dogs. We would definitely use Happy Pup Manor again and also for boarding for vacations. It was money well spent. More...

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2 July 2019

Happy Pup Manor is amazing! Our girls went for training before they came to us and they really had a great foundation when we got them. Gabby is a real live dog-whisperer, yet, I love her practical approach to training. After training she came to our home and walked us and our kids through her methods and made the whole process very easy for us to continue. You can see her passion for her work and her love of dogs! Highly recommend! More...

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29 June 2019

Our dog Buck is a very high energy 8 month old puppy. My husband was very skeptical that he could be trained. Gabby had him for two weeks and he came back a well-behaved puppy! He is still is energetic self, but she showed us he does have impulse control. He does not pull us along on walks, he sits and stays and he will stay on his "bed" until we tell him to come. It's amazing. This was the best thing we have ever done with any of our dogs! More...

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29 June 2019

Gabby and her team at Happy Pup Manor did a fantastic job with Wrigley. As a 11 week pup is, he is always chewing and not wanting to listen. They worked with him on being more attentive, listening to commands better, only chewing on toys and less of fingers, the socialization with other dogs, and having productive walks. After Wrigley's two week stay he came back a better pup. Would highly recommend them and I know Wrigley can’t wait to go back! More...

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7 June 2019

My labradoodle spent 10 days at Happy Pup Manor. She is smart and has a mind of her own- but came back and was listening, obeying and able to play with my niece, who is 3, without any issues! Everyone comments on what a well behaved dog she is! Kiddos to Gabby and team- they worked miracles with my puppy! More...

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5 June 2019

Gabby and her team at Happy Pup Manor did a fantastic job with Wrigley. As a 11 week pup is, he is always chewing and not wanting to listen. They worked with him on being more attentive, listening to commands better, only chewing on toys and less of fingers, the socialization with other dogs, and having productive walks. After Wrigley's two week stay he came back a better pup. Would highly recommend them and I know Wrigley can't wait to go back! More...

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29 April 2019

Gabby is fantastic! Cosmo, our Goldendoodle, has stayed at Happy Pup Manor a couple of times now. The first time we sent him to Gabby he was a wonderful puppy but he was biting, didn't like walks, and struggled with being crated. After 10 days of training he came home a new and improved puppy. The nipping was gone; the crating was no longer an issue; and, he now happily came on walks! Gabby came to our house and even trained us a bit. She spent an hour with us explaining a few best practices for managing our puppy's behavior. Since then, Cosmo has boarded at Happy Pup Manor. He clearly enjoys the experience. Gabby sends video updates and he is always having a good time with the other dogs. He comes home clean and happy. We love the door-to-door service and can't say enough about Gabby. We have recommended HPM to several of our friends. I'm sure Cosmo looks forward to his next stay! More...

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26 April 2019

Happy Pup Manor is a home away from home for our pup, Duke. After we adopted him we needed to find a place to have him trained. My son, Patrick researched several options and after talking to Gabby at Happy Pup Manor he was convinced. Duke went for the 10 day training and came home a happy well trained pup. He is still a handful but what puppy isn’t. He is calmer and listens better than ever before. Gabby and her team of trainers treat your dog as their own. He has boarded there as well. He looks forward to his time boarding at Happy Pup Manor. He has plenty of supervised playtime, and minimal time in a crate. Gabby gives your dog the love she gives her own. He gets many nice extras i.e. bath & nails and you get videos for your peace of mind. He gets picked up and dropped off by professionals. What more could you ask for. I highly recommend Happy Pup Manor. They’re the best! More...

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25 April 2019

I am so grateful for Gabby and the entire team at Happy Pup Manor. He completed the 10 day training and has also stayed at Happy Pup Manor for boarding. My dog, Figgy, has always had a lot of energy AND a lot of anxiety. Which was a deadly combination when I lived in a high rise in the middle of Chicago. I had cycled through several classes, private trainers and anxiety medication to help Figgy settle in. And on top of that, I was spending all of my free time working on training, with really slow results. After Figgy came back from 10 day training, he was the same dog with big vibrant energy, but he was a hundred times more confident in himself, alleviating a lot of his anxiety. It has been the biggest gift to see my dog at peace and comfortable with other dogs. On top of that, he sits next to me in his bed all day while I work without any effort on my end. Now it feels so good to know that Figgy has a home away from home when I am traveling. I feel so comfortable knowing that he's with Gabby. I'll never forget the first time he came home from training and it was so cold outside-Gabby carried him inside in her jacket; so I know she treats my dog like he's one of her dogs. With the utmost care and love.I would recommend this place over and over and know that Figgy will keep going back! Seriously-huge thank you to Gabby and her team. You've made my first experience as a dog mom 100 times easier :) More...

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28 February 2019

In November we became 1st time dog owners. Besides being used as our puppy’s personal chew toys, we quickly learned we did not know the first thing about training! We found Happy Pup Manor! The transformation is amazing: Biscuit walks on leash, sits, knows down when told & chews his treats instead of us! Gabby is amazing. She came to our house for well over an hour to walk thru all the commands. I highly recommend this place. You will not be disappointed. More...

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25 February 2019

Phenomenal training in such a short time! The love was obvious between our puppy and Gabby. Thank you Happy Pup Manor for loving and training our baby girl!

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25 February 2019

Our pup Misha started with Happy Pup Manor for the board and train as a puppy with excellent results. NOTE: It is up to owners to continue training and be consistent once pup is home to reinforce and maintain the initial training, it is never a one and done. HPM is the only place besides family that Misha stays, and with the pick up and drop off option in the city, it is super easy. Everyone there has always been fantastic with Misha and our family and we are very happy with their services. More...

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25 February 2019

Our family loves Happy Pup Manor!! Our mini goldendoodle , Camper, has completed both the 10 day training with Gabby as well as boarding at HPM while we were on vacation another time. Gabby is amazing! In 10 days Camper returned well behaved, a good listener, clean, happy, and tired. Happy Pup Manor is the perfect place to board your dog while you are on vacation. They have many acres for playing and exploring, other friendly dogs, and a pool for dogs! Camper goes crazy for the pool. They are also able to pick up and drop off which makes it super easy to get your pup to the burbs and back to the city if needed. It’s hard leaving part of the family behind when on vacation but they make it so easy. Always keeping us updated with videos and photos and I know she is having a blast and in loving hands. Could not recommend this place more! Thank you so much Happy Pup Manor! Camper can’t wait until her next stay More...

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25 February 2019

Murphy loves going to see Gabby at Happy Pup Manor. When they come to get him, he can’t wait to leave. I have to ask for a kiss. Comes home very happy but then realizes his friends aren’t here.He loves going and we can go away knowing he’s in the best care and having great time.We also get videos daily of him playing with the other dogs. More...

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25 February 2019

We love Happy Pup Manor and Gabby. We always choose them for boarding our pup Franco. They have the best attention and I can rest assured that Franco is in the best possible hands. A huge perk is the valet service for pick up and drop off. I love that he has tons of supervised playtime and he’s always sad to leave the manor when his boarding is over. More...

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25 February 2019

Happy pup manor is our go to spot for boarding our dog. Gabby and her crew are fabulous with him! We feel very comfortable leaving him in their care when we go away. He is always excited to see them, knowing he will get lots of love and playtime at their wonderful property. For a great (and safe) experience, you can count on happy pup Manor boarding. More...

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18 February 2019

Our family loves Happy Pup Manor!! Our mini goldendoodle , Camper, has completed both the 10 day training with Gabby as well as boarding at HPM while we were on vacation another time. Gabby is amazing! In 10 days Camper returned well behaved, a good listener, clean, happy, and tired. Happy Pup Manor is the perfect place to board your dog while you are on vacation. They have many acres for playing and exploring, other friendly dogs, and a pool for dogs! Camper goes crazy for the pool. They are also able to pick up and drop off which makes it super easy to get your pup to the burbs and back to the city if needed. It's hard leaving part of the family behind when on vacation but they make it so easy. Always keeping us updated with videos and photos and I know she is having a blast and in loving hands. Could not recommend this place more! Thank you so much Happy Pup Manor! Camper can't wait until her next stay More...

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4 February 2019

WOW! Happy Pup Manor was the best decision me and my husband made when our little labradoodle puppy Tucker came home. We were lucky enough to get introduced to Gabby and her team by a local Lincoln Park family and she responded right away.

Gabby's 10-day training was the best investment we have made for our dog and we credit his amazing behavior, loving personality and obedience to her. She treats every puppy that she takes on like her own and gives you peace of mind knowing she cares for them and teaches them with a caring, smart and effective demeanor! After the 10-day training our puppy came back so well trained and was full of tricks that we were so proud of. Almost two years later, we are constantly complimented on our dog's behavior and how well trained he is. We could not recommend Gabby & her amazing team more and hope you're able to take advantage of her incredible talent. She is the ULTIMATE dog whisperer! :)

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2 February 2019

Gabby is absolutely amazing! We adopted a Labrador and struggled day after day with him. Between spending an hour outside trying to get him to go potty, to him constantly biting, jumping, accidents, the list could go on and on we were getting burnt out. We tried training him ourselves but we were not having any success. I spoke with Gabby soon after we got him and thought I could train him myself. After a month we didn't accomplish anything. We started rethinking our adoption decision. I called Gabby again on a Sunday evening to get more information on her training. Gabby was heading to a lesson but made time for my questions. She immediately offered to pick him up that evening after her lesson. Gabby was beyond accommodating and friendly. She explained everything and reassured me he was in great hands. Throughout his training Gabby sent me videos, pictures, and updated me on his progress. Fast forward 10 days and he is a completely different dog. All of his bad habits are gone. She is a dog whisper, magician you name it. We are finally enjoying our pup. The biting, jumping, chaos has stopped! We can actually have him sit with us without worrying about him having an accident or biting our kids. I highly recommend Happy Pup Manor!! I've had several questions after he's been back and Gabby always answers! My only regret is not sending him earlier. Thank you Gabby!!! More...

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29 January 2019

Nothing but good things to say about Gabby and Happy Pup Manor! Our pup attended the 10 day board and train. We wanted to work on leash behavior and jumping on us/guests. He is still his energetic self, but came home much calmer and has a lot more self control! She also texted us frequently with pictures and videos. We definitely plan to board with Gabby in the future! More...

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26 January 2019

We sent our 1.5 year old German Shepherd to Happy Pup Manor for the 10 day board and train program. We adopted our sweet girl and her skills needed some refining. She is such a sweet, affectionate girl and her jumping was out of control because she was always so excited to see us. We sent her away for the 10 day program, which was very difficult, but Gabby reassured us and sent us pictures and updates throughout her stay! She came back to us after the 10 days with her same sweet, loving personality but with manners. Her jumping is very much under control now and she listens so attentively when we ask her to do things! We liked the in-home session once she returned in order for us to learn the techniques Gabby and her team used to train our pup. We highly recommend Gabby and her team at Happy Pup Manor! More...

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27 December 2018

Happy Pup Manor is the best! Gabby is fantastic! I think she really can speak with dogs. When I saw video of balls rolling by our 3 month old puppy and she didn’t chase after them I was amazed. Gabby trained our puppy for a month and then we sent her back for boarding. I highly recommend her. More...

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27 November 2018

Gabby and the staff at happy pup manor did a great job training our cockatoo. We were having difficulty having him listen and not chew everything in sight. After the 10 puppy boot camp he is a much better behaved dog. Would recommend highly to anyone who need help training their puppy! More...

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29 October 2018

We truly appreciate Gabby and her professionalism. We rescued a 14 month old German Shorthair pointer and sought out Gabby to assist Tucker in becoming a trained member of our family. Gabby worked wonders with Tucker. We are truly amazed at the changes we see in him. Having previously owned German Shorthairs in the past, we were well aware of their traits and often strong-willed personalities. Gabby's experience and patience are certainly evident in Tucker's demeanor. At the conclusion of training, Gabby spent a great deal of time with us, reviewing and reinforcing what Tucker learned. We would recommend Gabby to any person seeking a true professional with immense compassion and desire to provide the best training for one's beloved 4-legged family members. Thank you Gabby! More...

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10 October 2018

I can not say enough good things! Our Husky mix was sweet but crazy.  He went to stay with Gabby and Crew for training and has returned completely behaved.  She is a miracle worker.  He is still his happy go lucky self but actually listens now! She is the absolute best.  We had tried a different trainer before with less than desired results. If you are in need she is great! More...

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2 October 2018

Gabby is absolutely AMAZING!!! We first learned of Gabby through word-of-mouth. We have a 5-year-old lab/collie/husky mix who we rescued when he was about 2. He had many bad habits we tried so hard to break but just couldn’t do it ourselves. We sent Hank to Gabby’s 10-day training and he came back the same goofy, happy puppy but SO WELL MANNERED!!! She made our lives so much easier and trained us on how to handle him. She really helped us understand why Hank did the things he did and how we can correct his behavior. She is simply amazing. I will only take Hank to board with Gabby because I know he has so much fun while he is there and is in such great hands! There’s no dollar amount you can place on leaving your dog with someone you trust 100% to give you peace of mind while you’re out of town. 10 out of 10 would recommend to a friend! THANK YOU, GABBY!!! More...

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29 September 2018

Gabby is a magician! We sent our very feisty, very mouthy puppy to her as a last resort. We have a toddler and for two months all our puppy would do was bite her, eat food right out of our hands and off the table, and bark so much. We sent him to Happy Pup Manor for the 10 day board and train and he came back a different dog! He listens so well now, stays on his bed while we eat, and hasn’t bitten us at all since being home! He is a better dog in every way and we cannot thank Gabby enough! Definitely recommend. More...

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29 September 2018

Gabby and team at Happy Pup Manor were amazing with my dog, Izzy. Izzy is a shin tzu who is just over a year old. After moving, Izzy started having accidents in the house and was having a hard time readjusting to living in a house vs. apartment. I took Izzy to the 10 day board and stay with Gabby and I cannot believe the difference in Izzy. Gabby and team were amazing to my dog, they sent constant updates, and they dropped Izzy off after her stay and taught us everything she learned. Izzy now knows commands, walks SO much better on the leash, and is no longer having accidents in the house. I HIGHLY recommend happy pup manor for anyone who is looking for training for their dog. You always have concerns when leaving your dog, but with Happy Pup Manor, I was so confident with leaving Izzy with Gabby and team. They are so kind, and know what they’re doing! I will for sure be bringing Izzy back for boarding when we go on vacations! More...

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29 August 2018

Can't say enough about Gabby as a professional and a person. Our bernedoodle stayed at Happy Pup Manor from age 9-12 weeks. Thanks to this stay, we missed the frustrating puppy phase that I have heard so much about (I am a first time pet owner) and went straight to a well behaved dog because of Gabby's time and attention. Gabby exceeded my expectations in every way. I highly recommend Happy Pup Manor. More...

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29 August 2018

Gabby is amazing. Due to her training, we saw a complete shift in our dog’s behavior. She is an expert at designing a training regiment based on the personality and what is best for each individual dog. After our dog completed Gabby’s comprehensive 10 day training program, she spent several hours teaching us how to reinforce the training. She is extremely personable and flexible with our schedule. We highly recommend Gabby and Happy Pup Manor! More...

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29 August 2018

Despite reading books and watching videos prior to getting our new puppy, the initial training was not very successful. Enter Gabby and, about two weeks later, we got back a happy and an exceptionally improved pet. Moreover, Gabby's thorough and patient hand-off instructions in our home were critical to ongoing improvement. Highly recommend! More...

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29 August 2018

We are so happy we found Gabby and Happy pup manor! We got married and went on our honeymoon and needed someone to watch our 6 mo old very hyper mini goldendoodle for 12 days. We loved that Gabby is a dog trainer, she gives your dog the individual attention you would want, she is very knowledgeable, has a huge yard for the dogs to play all day and her place is so clean! No other place we would have felt more comfortable leaving him for such a long time.She even sent us videos of him playing in the yard while we were away, and trimmed his eyes for us since they were in his face and we were so busy with the wedding we didn’t have time for a cut before we left! Thank you Gabby!! More...

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29 August 2018

Soooo, where to start? Gabby took our 7 month old Bernese mix Millie for what was a 12 day board and train. Everything about this experience was fantastic ! From the very first contact to the continuous updates we knew that Millie was in the right place. The Happy Puppy Manor well exceeded our expectations as far as the finished ( but ongoing ) training Millie received. Our other dog is a Bernese Mtn. Dog that has been part of the family for the last 9 plus years and Millie has been a great addition. The training Millie received has given us a dog (puppy ) with great manners. I told Gabby that I love the spirit of this breed and that I didn't want to loose that but I wanted her to give us that same spirited puppy but with manners. Gabby is like one stop shopping. She picked up Millie for the training, brought her home and then spent time with the family to go over the training done. If you're like myself you hate having to board your dogs but Happy Puppy Manor is like a vacation for them; 2 plus acres to romp around on. I would recommend Gabby and Happy Puppy Manor to anyone looking to begin or further your training with your four legged family member!! More...

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29 August 2018

Clark, my Irish Goldendoodle, has now had two trips to Happy Pup Manor. He successfully completed Gabby's 10 day training program, which was a godsend as Clark unfortunately was not responding well to my wife and I's training attempts at other sites/classes. However upon return he was completely transformed. Still the happy goofy dog we knew but all of a sudden extremely responsive to commands and very well behaved around other dogs and people (previously quite the jumper). Even after his training session she spent time with Dani and I to ensure we would be setup for success in maintaining his training. If you have a puppy the TRAINING IS A MUST; I will 100% be sending any new dog additions to our family back.After this excellent experience it was also no brainer to send him to Gabby when my wife and I left for Hawaii a year later. It was very re-assuring sending him to a place where not only would he be cared for with love, but somewhere with such a fantastic outdoor facility for him to play. Gabby also sent daily videos, which are great to see clips of him enjoying such fun with all the other dogs on her property. Happy Pup Manor also has an amazing valet service for dogs, and with her flexible schedule it was very accommodating to ensure a smooth pick-up and drop-off for Clark. Happy Pup Manor is certainly a fitting name for this organization and I will certainly see them again in my near future. More...

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29 August 2018

Where to even begin? Gabby has been excellent! I adopted my Sheepadoodle, Laney, earlier this year when she was six years old. Laney had very little training before and was having some issues with separation anxiety. Gabby had worked wonders on my parent's Goldendoodle puppy, so I sent Laney for the board and train program. Laney came back and was well trained and had no issues going into her crate, which significantly helped her anxiety issues. Laney was much calmer and easy to work with when I got back. The difference was night and day.A couple of months later I was leaving for vacation and the first person I thought of to watch Laney was Gabby. Gabby made it incredibly easy and picked up and dropped off Laney from my house. She also sent me updates while I was away, which reassured me that Laney was having lots of fun with the other dogs.I highly recommend Gabby, and Laney will be back for future trips! More...

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Q&As

Getting to spend all day with dogs and knowing that I'm helping them to have happier lives with their families.

Pets have always been my passion! I majored in Animal Science at the University of Illinois Champaign Urbana and have been handling dogs ever since.

My training gets results while your dog lives in a luxurious home based environment. This is my fulltime job - I am fully licensed and insured.

More about my business: http://www.happypupmanor.com

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