Happy Hounds was established in June 2004 by Michelle Richards. After working in the corporate world for 12 years, Michelle decided to finally follow her passion - dogs.
After touring many doggie daycare facilities and meeting with other daycare owners, Michelle developed what she believed to be the “best of the best” and opened Happy Hounds.
Michelle is pictured here with her two Labrador Retrievers. Carrera and Cayenne. Both are AKC Canine Good Citizens and Delta Society Therapy Dogs. Michelle’s beloved Rottweiler, Jade, is the logo for Happy Hounds. Jade was also a AKC Canine Good Citizen and a therapy dog.
Jade 1993-2003
Carrera 1994 - 2008
- Member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT)
- Michelle is a Certified Pet Dog Trainer (CPDT-KSA)
- American Kennel Club (AKC) Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Evaluators
- Pet Partners (formerly Delta Society) Therapy Dog Pet Partners
- American Red Cross Pet First-Aid and CPR Certified
- 15 + Years Professional Dog Training Experience
- Have Worked on Staff or Volunteered at Area Humane Societies
- Michelle served on the board of OccuPaws Guide Dog Association (2011-2012)
- Michelle has raised a puppy for OccuPaws Guide Dog Association
Community Involvement
- Member of the Germantown Area Chamber of Commerce
- Michelle is a Germantown Area Chamber of Commerce Ambassador
- Michelle is on the Board of Directors for the Germantown Area Chamber of Commerce
- Michelle is a 2012 Alumni of Leadership Germantown
- Happy Hounds Manager, Diane, is a 2013 Alumni of Leadership Germantown
- Proud Sponsor and Volunteer of Treestock, Germantown Beautification fundraiser
- Proud Sponsor and Participant of the Germantown 4th of July Parade
- Proud Sponsor and Participant of the Germantown Christmas Parade
- Proud Participant and Donor to the Germantown Community Scholorship Fund Fundraiser
- Proud Sponsor and Participant of the Cap”pup”cino and Golf Outing Fundraisers for the Germantown Police Department K-9 Unit
Humane Society Support
- Official Drop Site for Washington County Humane Society Donations
- Proud Sponsor of the Walk for the Animals Fundraiser for the Washington County Humane Society
- Proud Tree Sponsor of the Festival of Trees Fundraiser for the Washington County Humane Society
- Proud Sponsor and Participant in the HAWS / Menomonee Falls Pet Fair