Happy Hounds Dog Training
About
Owner/Head Trainer, Megan has been training dogs professionally for the past 8 years and has had great success with dogs of any age or breed. More importantly, she ensures that their humans are educated as well!
Megan has cared for dogs (any/all animals really) her entire life and has fostered and rescued dogs in South Texas for the past decade. She received an opportunity to transition into training as a full time career and hasn't looked back since!
She moved back to New England in 2021 and opened Happy Hounds Dog Training, which was based out of Waldo County, ME. In December 2025, Happy Hounds Dog Training purchased a boarding facility in Hope, ME and grew into Happy Hounds Pet Retreat! Megan is now offering the same level of care, compassion, and safety to dogs & cats in a boarding environment as well as training.
Contact Happy Hounds to get connected with Megan for all of your pet-related needs!
Trainer, Rayahna has been training dogs professionally for the past 3 years. Her journey in the canine industry began long before that. She has had a passion for dogs since she was a child, and began working with dogs when she was just 10 years old. Her love for training began at the same time!
She has mastered the skill of effectively communicating with dogs of all ages. It is her goal to share those skills with others, developing a world where people and pups coexist in harmony instead of frustration.
You'll also see her here at the Retreat taking dogs on Nature Walks or cleaning the runs! She's our right-hand lady in both training and boarding.
She has 3 dogs of her own, fosters dogs often, and loves taking the pups on group adventures - especially hikes!
Packages
Solid Foundation
- 5 months and older
- 7 day stay with a trainer
- Includes 2 follow up private lessons
- $1250
- Training equipment included
- Must be current on all vaccines
This program teaches 5 basic commands (come, sit, place, heel, and down) as well as general manners.
Designed for young pups or adult dogs who are home-bodies or aren't quite ready for big adventures yet!
If you need help with at-home behaviors but just can't find the time to train your dog, this package would be a great option!
We will provide you with a training "jump start" and teach YOU how to continue practicing at home.
Public Pups
- 5 months and older
- 14 days living with a trainer
- Includes 4 follow up private lessons
- $2500
- Training equipment included
- Must be current on all vaccines
This package includes the Solid Foundation curriculum as well as field trips and advanced skills! Your dog will master commands around heavy distractions, at distances, and have a solid off leash recall!
This is our most popular program because it gets your dog ready for ANY adventure you may take them on!
After your education session, all you have to do is enjoy your new and improved adventure buddy!
Achieving Tranquility
- 8 months and older
- 21 to 28 days with a trainer
- Includes 4 follow up private lessons
- $3750+
- Includes all necessary training equipment
- Must be up to date on vaccines
Is your dog showing aggression towards people and/or other dogs? Maybe they struggle with resource guarding or have a bite history- if so, this package is for you!
We will form a bond with your dog during a meet & greet prior to their Board & Train. At training, we will build a foundation of obedience commands, teach your dog how to exercise a calm mindset, and give them the ability to remain calm while navigating the world without exploding!
Customer Reviews
Pamela C.
George completed the advanced boarding training. Since his completion, we can walk anywhere without issues and George obeys his commands! We have taken him to the mall, to stores, and on walks at the park. He stays in heel and no longer barks at other dogs. Megan was great about meeting George and I before training to get a sense of what we needed.
I highly recommend training with Megan!
Dario O.
Receiving daily emails and videos was the highlight of our day during Luna's 2 weeks away. It was great to be able to see adventures she went on and what she was learning. We are very thankful to Megan!
Rynn T.
Our first was our 6 month old Golden Retriever who was WILD when we dropped him off and 2 weeks later, Megan gave me a COMPLETELY different dog! His obedience floors people. Megan is amazing. I LOVE working with her. That's why I called her to get our French Bulldog puppy enrolled too! Both of our dogs are awesome, but with a house full of little kids, I don't have the time or knowledge and I need dogs that are ON POINT with obedience.
I will call Megan for any future dogs we add to our family. She is worth EVERY PENNY!!
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