Our premier training facility provides 15120 square feet of indoor space with a dirt and rubber mixture surface, creating a comfortable and safe environment for all training activities.

Located in the beautiful town of Larkspur, CO, our facility is just 45 minutes south of Denver and 30 minutes north of Colorado Springs. With easy accessibility off I-25, our facility is a convenient destination for all dog owners.

We offer training classes and lessons by appointment only.

Happy Dogs Training's founder, Piper M Novick, is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer and Animal Behavior College graduate. Piper has trained professionally most of her life, her career in dog training began with dog sports. As a successful agility competitor, having trained and titled five of her own dogs, and competing at the top national and international tournaments, Piper brings a unique skill set to her dog training programs for the everyday dog.

Piper is passionate about educating owners and training dogs using a force-free and compassionate approach in every case. Her love for dog training shows through her dedication to her clients, and their dogs. She challenges herself to always be learning more about behavior, dog training, business ownership to develop her career and improve her clients’ experience.

Over the years, Piper's primary focus has shifted from training basic life skills and agility to working with behavior issues such as aggression, multi-dog conflict, resource guarding, or reactivity. Her work in behavior consulting has stressed the importance of preventive dog training, and she encourages dog owners to invest in a good foundation and train before issues arise. She keeps this at the forefront while creating Happy Dogs programs because she believes that dog training is much more than just teaching obedience.

Whether your dog is still mastering the sit-stay or your team is preparing to compete on the big stage, I’m here to help you reach your training goals and beyond.

With over twenty years competing in agility, I’ve trained and handled a variety of breeds, from a Lhasa Apso to a Doberman Pinscher. With three of my dogs, I’ve had the opportunity to compete overseas eleven times at international agility competitions. Currently, I compete with my Border Collie, Sheltie, and Malinois, with a young border collie coming up.

As an agility coach and dog trainer, I prioritize setting you and your dog up for success. When we work together, you can be sure the training session is designed to prioritize your dog’s needs and safety while training skills to accomplish your goals.

I have a Master of Science in Exercise Science and have presented my research on human-animal sports at international sports conferences. I bring my knowledge of motor learning, motivation, effective teamwork, and more to my role as an agility coach to help you get the most out of every training session. My approach to training dogs and handlers to excel in agility is to utilize deliberate play, positive reinforcement, and other evidence-based strategies for better learning outcomes and an improved experience when playing the game of agility.

Benah discovered her passion for agility in 2012 and has been actively training and competing ever since. As she delved deeper into the sport, she developed a fascination with the intricacies of canine behavior and communication, with a particular emphasis on relationship building and reward-based training methods.

Through her studies with leading trainers from around the world, Benah gained valuable insight and experience, and began taking on clients in 2015. By helping her clients understand their dogs' needs and communicate more effectively with them, Benah has been able to create stronger bonds and happier relationships between dogs and their owners.

With her expertise in canine communication, Benah has successfully competed in multiple dog sports, achieving titles in agility, dock diving, trick dog, and disc. Her primary focus, however, remains agility, where she has competed at the national level.

Benah is dedicated to helping her clients experience the joy and fulfillment of a deeper connection with their dogs. She finds great satisfaction in watching teams develop more effective methods of communication and achieve new levels of engagement and fun. Benah lives in Chatham, NY, with her Border Collies and cat.