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Washington, DC Area's Best Dog-Training,
Dog-Walking, and
Cat-Care Services

We've Been Helping You to Enjoy a Happy Home with Your Happy Pet Since 2014

Let's Transform Your Petcare Challenges Into Petcare Success Stories
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what we offer

Our Dog-Training and Petcare Services Use Positive Reinforcement to Help You to Help Your Pet Thrive

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Private Dog Training

In-Person, Bespoke, Professional Dog Training and Behavior-Related Consultations for Puppies and Adult Dogs in Washington, DC and Maryland
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Group Dog Training

Develop Leash-Handling and Other Skills to Guide Your Dog Toward Appropriate Behavior in Washington, DC
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Petcare

Compassionate, Experienced, Professional, and Reliable Individual Dog Walks and Cat-Care in Washigton, DC's NOMA, Capitol Hill, and Brookland Neighborhoods
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who we are

WMBellaSunnySide

All Animals Need Love,
Some of Them Happen to Need a Special Kind of Love

Hi there. I’m Lily Elliot, Certified Professional Dog Trainer – KA.  Welcome to Happy Planet Petcare.  My journey from corporate manager to Certified Professional Dog Trainer – KA began in 2006 when my darling Bella decided to let me be her human companion.

adopting bella

Like so many of us, I assumed that I would be adopting a sweet, little puppy.  I was not prepared for the dog-, leash-, and human- reactive puppy that I welcomed into my home.  I’m really happy to say that we formed a strong bond and were able to enjoy 14.5 wonderful years together.

lessons from bella

  • A dog may become over aroused and behave inappropriately in the face of a trigger, but that doesn't preclude the dog from being sweet, loyal, cuddly, cute, and clever.
  • Look beyond a dog's reactivity in order to see and appreciate the whole pup.
  • Every dog needs a job. If we humans don't give them an appropriate job to do, they will find their own questionable job to do.

Most of all, Bella taught me that every animal needs love, it's just that some of our pet companions need a special kind of love.

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why choose us

Professionalism

We are Bonded and Insured

We are members of the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (CCPDT)

We are members of the National Association for Professional Petsitters (NAPPS)

We are registered with the appropriate local and federal entities

Expertise and Compassion

Your dog trainer is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA) and adheres to all of their ethics

Your dog trainer and petsitter uses Positive Reinforcement methods for both dog training and petcare

Commitment to Setting You Up For Success

We're committed to helping you to develop a toolkit of skills that you will be able to use to guide your pup toward appropriate behavior in your home, outdoors, and in the face of external stimuli, using positive rewards-based methods

Enviromental Stewardship and Minimal Use of Non-Renewable Resources

We use web-based client accounts, scheduling, and post-visit summaries, rather than using paper

We send forms and all other documentation electronically

Our website is hosted by Eco Web Hosting, which uses carbon-offset planting, green business practices, and eco-friendly technologies

We travel to all dog-training lessons and petsitting visits by manual bicycle, rather than by automobile

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Contact

Based in Washington, DC

202-640-3065

Dog Training

SERVICE AREAS

Washington, DC: All

Maryland: Includes Silver Spring, Mount Rainier, Cheverly; Other Areas by Arrangement

IN-PERSON TRAINING HOURS

Monday, Thursday: 4:00 pm – 6:00 pm

Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday: By Arrangement

Saturday:  9:30 am – 4:00 pm

Petcare

SERVICE AREA

Washington, DC: 20002, 20003, and Portions of 20018

SERVICE HOURS

Standard: 11:00 am – 4:00 pm

Non-Standard: By Arrangement

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