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Stephanie G.

Saddle Brook, NJ

5.0 out of 5 stars
•98 reviews
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CPDT-KA Certified Dog Trainer

Pet care experience

Hello Pet Guardians! Thank you for being here! My name is Stephanie Gilronan and I am an Integrative Dog Trainer and founder of Happie Doggie. I am a CPDT-KA certified dog trainer, and a certified Integrative Nutrition and Holistic Health Counselor. I grew up with animals, have worked with dogs professionally for 10 years, and in my training practice for 7 years. You are in a totally judgement free and safe space to express your training success, challenges, personal goals, and your dog/family's unique ongoing care needs. I, and now a little team of we, are available 24/7 365 days a year for you. (with the exception of a few days a year) I look to connect with other likeminded families who are committed to the wellbeing of their dog. Post training programs we offer an array of ongoing care services for your dog/family, because it takes a village to raise a dog! Dogs whom are trained already from home or graduate from our level 1 training program are invited into our going care services of At Home Visits, or our Mobile Adventure Care program where we take the dogs out hiking, swimming, on field trips from mountains to beach, glamping, and maintain and deepen training skills - all while fulfilling all of their deep soul doggie needs! Our Mercedes Benz Sprinter Vans are equipped with all of the luxurious of a stationary home + a reverse osmosis water filtration system, 4 season temperature control, heated floor, full kitchen, on the go bathing, rest areas, non toxic wall insulation, bedding, and cleaning supplies. Dogs ALWAYS get their own clean, fresh, and filtered drinking water. And, our bus route ONLY drives on the back roads for safety. I love to honor that our dogs are SOULS inside their furry bodies, and we are SOULS inside human bodies. Dog training is what bridges the communication gap between our species and brings us closer together. We are here to offer a safe space for you to learn and train your dog. Post training we offer a safe learning environment surrounded by other trained friends, skilled trainers and handlers for your dog(s) to exercise with, explore, nature bathe, ground, socialize with friends/the world, train, and add to their well rounded integrative circle of life needs to fulfill them on a soul deep level while you and your family cannot be with them. I train from an integrative approach to prevent, shape, and change behavior at the root causes without the use of physical punishment. I have had wonderful success with 99.99% of my clients and if you're willing to put in the effort, you will have success too! No show dog status required to join our ongoing care programs. The only requirement is passing of all required standards, and a committed to your dogs well-being family who wants to be apart of a small community of likeminded dog family's, all ready to give your dog positive micro-interactions and encourage your growth to the same level our team does! We operate from our heart centers and remind you to be kind to yourself when undergoing behavior change on the human end along with your dog. Training is suppose to be fun. We call them CUES instead of "commands," we help you unlock a deeper connection with your dog to help you achieve your goals and to ultimately live a life of harmony and JOY together! Unfortunately I am not personally available for care services at this time in NJ while I move and go back and forth between NJ. You can find me for digital training, or I can refer you to someone on our team. Please reach out and we can chat details! I hope to help align you for your needs, and I look forward to connecting with you soon!!

Reviews

Tiana P.
Doggy Day Care • Jul 25, 2020
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"Great" does not even begin to describe just how incredibly AMAZING Stephanie has been these past few weeks. She is wildly impressive with all of her knowledge in regards to dog training and behaviors. She has shaped her life to be able to give our Reese and the others in her pack so much love and attention - she's beyond a "sitter" or "walker"! We're so happy, grateful, thankful we found Stephanie and her Happie Doggie Pack!

Alejandra M.
Dog Boarding • Jun 12, 2020
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Stephanie was great with my husky who stayed overnight for 2 nights. She was very informative and sent pictures throughout the day. I can tell she was in a safe area and had fun. I will definitely use her service again. Thank you Stephanie!

Berenice R.
Dog Boarding • Feb 18, 2020
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Stephanie was great! Kept us updated with pictures and videos while we where away. Our puppy was happy all the time. Stephanie followed our pups schedule and then some we are very happy with her and will continue to book for day care and boarding

Berenice R.
Doggy Day Care • Feb 04, 2020
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Stephanie was great! My pup was so happy and she kept me posted with pics and video through the day. We have found our new day care and sitter while we are gone! Very professional and sweet young woman

About Stephanie G.

Communication

34 repeat pet parents
Usually responds in within a few days
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

25 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

Running Happie Doggie in integrative dog training & health, adventure care program, at home visits, and Integrative Nutrition and Holistic Health Counseling is my full-time profession. If I am not with your dog -- I am with my own dog taking her out for outdoor adventures!

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Stephanie G. would like to know about your pet

Please book at least 3-8 weeks in advance We will go through a 5 step trial and assessment process. 1. Discovery Call 2. In Person Assessment 3. Joining a group walk to meet friends (all free), if it has gone well, we will proceed with; 4. A Day of care without parents 5. Assessment from here This gives us humans and your doggie time to build a relationship, and gives us the ample time to get to know each other. It is important for us to provide you with opportunities to meet our staff, the other doggies, and feel safe and welcome before choosing a place of care for your doggie(s). As much as we are interviewing you to ensure your doggie is a temperament match and trained and ready to join the pack (or perhaps a great doggie just needs some leash training), you are also interviewing US to make sure our style of care, positive reinforcement dog philosophies, and holistic views on animal care and wellbeing is aligned with your core values, and how you want to raise your doggie. Please come prepared with all the important questions big, little, medium!

A typical day

We have a luxury recreational vehicle that we venture in to parks and hiking trails. Equipped with all the luxuries of a home on wheels + a reverse osmosis water filtration system, outdoor bathing area, fridge & full kitchen, temperature controlled for all 4 seasons, VIP plush seating, and the dogs simply LOVE their adventure mobile and all the fun places it takes us!! . Currently: Around the USA in my campervan!

Services

Drop-In Visits
visits in your home
$35per visit
Doggy Day Care
in the sitter's home
$75per day
Dog Walking
in your neighborhood
$35per walk
Boarding
in the sitter's home
AWAY
House Sitting
in your home
AWAY

Stephanie can host

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

Stephanie can watch in your home

Cats
0 to 15 lbs
16 to 40 lbs
41 to 100 lbs
over 101 lbs

Availability

The schedule section here is currently under construction. You can find me for digital and in person training at Happie Doggie! I look forward to connecting with you!

Available
Not available
SMTWTFS
Calendar last updated 3 years ago
Dog Walking Cancellation Policy:

About Stephanie G.

Communication

34 repeat pet parents
Usually responds in within a few days
100% bookings with photo updates
Sends updates with Rover Cards

Skills

25 years of experience
Oral medication administration
Senior dog experience
Special needs dog experience
Can provide daily exercise

Safety, trust & environment

Running Happie Doggie in integrative dog training & health, adventure care program, at home visits, and Integrative Nutrition and Holistic Health Counseling is my full-time profession. If I am not with your dog -- I am with my own dog taking her out for outdoor adventures!

Home

Lives in a house
Has a fenced yard
Non-smoking household
Has 1 dog
No children present
Dogs allowed on bed
Dogs allowed on furniture
Potty breaks every 0-2 hours

Information Stephanie G. would like to know about your pet

Please book at least 3-8 weeks in advance We will go through a 5 step trial and assessment process. 1. Discovery Call 2. In Person Assessment 3. Joining a group walk to meet friends (all free), if it has gone well, we will proceed with; 4. A Day of care without parents 5. Assessment from here This gives us humans and your doggie time to build a relationship, and gives us the ample time to get to know each other. It is important for us to provide you with opportunities to meet our staff, the other doggies, and feel safe and welcome before choosing a place of care for your doggie(s). As much as we are interviewing you to ensure your doggie is a temperament match and trained and ready to join the pack (or perhaps a great doggie just needs some leash training), you are also interviewing US to make sure our style of care, positive reinforcement dog philosophies, and holistic views on animal care and wellbeing is aligned with your core values, and how you want to raise your doggie. Please come prepared with all the important questions big, little, medium!

A typical day

We have a luxury recreational vehicle that we venture in to parks and hiking trails. Equipped with all the luxuries of a home on wheels + a reverse osmosis water filtration system, outdoor bathing area, fridge & full kitchen, temperature controlled for all 4 seasons, VIP plush seating, and the dogs simply LOVE their adventure mobile and all the fun places it takes us!! . Currently: Around the USA in my campervan!

Location

Saddle Brook, NJ

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Stephanie G.

Saddle Brook, NJ

5.0 out of 5 stars
•98 reviews