Sunny Bravo
Sunny Bravo has lived in Scottsdale, Arizona for most of her life. She has been around dogs since the age of 5, as her family bred Siberian Huskies and entered them into AKC conformation shows. She has volunteered with Maricopa County Animal Care & Control, Arizona Humane Society, and multiple rescues statewide doing home checks, interstate dog transport, fostering and rehabilitating dogs. She has also personally rescued dogs in need, providing medical care, grooming and training, and then adopting them out to the perfect home. She has also previously worked with equines, a variety of bird species, felines, and multiple small animals including rats, guinea pigs, rabbits, and fancy mice.
Training Philosophy
Sunny Bravo is a positive reinforcement trainer specializing in Service Dog training who uses humane, cooperative, and consent based methods. She does not use choke chains, prong collars or e-collars on your dog, ever. Her goal is to work cooperatively with both dog & owner throughout the process and make training as stress-free, successful and enjoyable as possible.
Services
Happy K9 Training offers a variety of services, including:
- Puppy FUNdamentals Program: This program is for puppies 8 weeks to 6 months of age and can be done through virtual or in-home lessons. It includes introducing the following: name recognition, recall/come, touch/target, sit, down, wait, release cue, eye contact, leash manners, place, leave it, door manners, polite greetings, sound desensitization, reading your pup's body language, proper socialization and exposure, understanding how to meet your pup's needs and confidence building exercises, reinforcement strategies, and puppy management tips (best toys, teething tips, meal tips, and potty training tips).
- Service Dog Training: Happy K9 Training offers in-person training for those who need the help of an assistance canine to mitigate a medical disability. They are able to assist you in training specific tasks, including hearing assistance, light mobility assistance (non weight bearing), medical response, autism assistance, psychiatric and PTSD related tasks.
- Public Access Test: Happy K9 Training offers the Public Access Test for Service Dogs and Service Dogs in Training. The test evaluates the dog's obedience and manners and the handler's skills in a variety of situations.
- AKC Testing: Happy K9 Training offers testing for the AKC CGC, CGCA, CGCU, Trick Dog, ATT and Virtual Home Manners. They are also an approved AKC Fit Dog Club.
- Virtual Dog Training: Happy K9 Training has been offering virtual dog training since 2009. They use Zoom as their main platform and can help you address behavior concerns, crate training, housebreaking, new puppy or dog preparation, basic manners, leash walking, guidance on picking the right dog for your family, or even just ways to assist you in keeping your puppy or adult dog busy while you work from home.
- Complimentary 30 Minute Zoom Virtual Consultation: Happy K9 Training offers a complimentary 30 minute Zoom virtual consultation for new clients as an opportunity to discuss the goals for your dog and figure out the next best plan of action.
Certifications
Sunny Bravo is a certified AKC CGC evaluator and instructor, as well as an AKC ATT evaluator. She is also a graduate of the Karen Pryor Academy. She is a member of PPG (The Pet Professional Guild), and she carries insurance through Business Insurers of the Carolinas.
Specializations
Service Dog Training
Training Methods
Positive reinforcement training
We've got the answers for your questions
Seriously, if you have any questions about training your dog, we have the answers.
We have created a directory of licensed dog trainers specializing in positive reinforcement methods. These trainers are not affiliated with Dogo, and all information is gathered from publicly available sources. Each profile provides a brief overview of the trainer's experience and expertise.
Start by evaluating your dog's needs and identifying your training objectives. Each trainer's profile provides insights into their areas of expertise. Match these with your dog's character and your goals to find the ideal fit.
All trainers listed here are certified professionals with extensive knowledge of positive reinforcement techniques.
Positive reinforcement centers on rewarding preferred behaviors, ensuring a pleasant learning journey for your dog. This humane approach is scientifically proven to be the most effective long-term training method, strengthening the bond between you and your pet. By consistently rewarding good behavior, your dog learns to associate actions with positive outcomes, leading to lasting improvements and a happier companion.
Yes, they are. Trainers are adept in basic obedience or intricate behavioral challenges. Browse their profiles to identify a trainer who specializes in the particular issues you wish to address.
Simply click on the preferred trainer's profile to access their contact details. From there, you can get in touch to discuss your requirements and set up training appointments.
Group sessions offer a communal setting where your dog learns general obedience alongside other dogs. In contrast, private sessions grant focused attention, making them perfect for targeted behavior modifications or individualized training agendas.
All trainers are committed to positive reinforcement techniques and steer clear of any harsh or punitive methods. Their primary goal is to make training a joyous journey for you and your dog.
Results depend on factors like your dog's nature, the specific behaviors in question, and your training consistency. While many clients observe improvements in just a few sessions, it's crucial to be patient and persistent.
Reach out to the trainer you're interested in to discuss possibly attending a session. It's a great way to get a feel for their approach and see if it aligns with your expectations.
