A Tired Dog Is A Happy Dog

Gig Harbor, United States

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13 reviews

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+1 831-332-8478
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atireddogisahappydog.wix.com
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Serving Gig Harbor and surrounding area
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Today 7:00 am – 3:00 pm
Open now
Local time (Gig Harbor) 14:11 Wednesday, 16 July 2025

Business hours

Monday 7:00 am – 3:00 pm
Tuesday 7:00 am – 3:00 pm
Wednesday 7:00 am – 3:00 pm
Thursday 7:00 am – 3:00 pm
Friday 7:00 am – 3:00 pm
Saturday 7:00 am – 3:00 pm
Sunday –

Description

Specialties

A Tired Dog is a Happy Dog specializes in redirecting and channeling positive outcomes for your dog. The best way to set your dog up to succeed is with exercise. Dogs perform and behave in manners that only come natural to them. Exercise is an essential ingredient to a dogs well being and livelihood.

History

Established in 1987.

James Cisneros is a Certified Pet Dog Trainer and has been training dogs professionally since 2010 and has worked with dogs for over 20 years. James is a recent graduate of Animal Behavior College and has participated in a hands-​on internship program at the Pasadena Humane Society, specializing in rehabilitating «problem dogs» with serious behavior issues such as dominance and aggression.

James began working as an obedience instructor using various training methods, and found that many of the severe behavior problems he encountered were effectively prevented with exercise, proper socialization and training at an early age.

In 2008, he started A Tired Dog is a Happy Dog. James and Sundance can be found running and hiking dogs throughout Gig Harbor downtown district. James has always loved animals, especially dogs. It is this relationship that he wants to continue building with all dogs and their humans. He also believes that communication is the core of all relationships.

Meet the Business Owner

James S. C.

Business Owner

Currently working to establish a network and clientele in preparation to start a business involving obedience training and dog handling. With a Certificate in Animal Behavior and Obedience Training, an MBA, and a strong background in coaching, as well as over 20 years of dog handling experience, I have developed a method of training sporting and working breeds to learn and remain stimulated and inspired.

My most recent experience:

Protection/​Bite Work:

Oct 2014: Sirius, 11m Black German Shepherd

Nose Work:

Current: Minnehaha, Golden Retriever

Aqua-​Therapy:

Current: Sam & Sasha, Yellow Labrador Retriever

Behavioral Training:

2014– Current — Pepper, Siberian Husky

Exercise and Obedience Training:

Current: Kobe & Jarvis, Chocolate Labrador Retriever.

Current: Sam & Sasha, Yellow Labrador Retriever

Current: Sundance & Minnehaha, Golden Retriever

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13 reviews of A Tired Dog Is A Happy Dog

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Place rating: 5
Port Orchard, WA
My dog and I had a training session today with James and Alexia, and wow, was it ever worth it! Just a few simple techniques, practiced consistently, and my dog is a whole new man! I can’t recommend this highly enough. If you have a dog who needs a bit of training, call James. You won’t regret it.
Place rating: 5
North Bend, OR
James is the best you can get. His love of dogs is obvious. He’s friendly and always greets you with a smile. He has my Welsh Terrier twice a week and she always comes home tired and spends the rest of the day sleeping. With the limitations on my mobility making a high level of exercise impossible, this is the perfect solution to my dog’s exercise needs. You’ll love him
Place rating: 5
Glendale, CA
James and Alexia are one of the most caring individuals that i know. my 2 dogs were the beneficiaries of A Tired Dog is a Happy Dog training program. Both James and Alexia are dedicated to the pets they handle. Their calm and loving attitude is perfect for the most temperamental dogs. i am certain that if you put your dog in their care, you will become a believer as well.
they are highly recommended!
Mary K
Place rating: 5
Healdsburg, CA
We love James and so does our dog Rosie! He was a huge part of her rehabilitation, she is a rescue dog. She is now a happy, well adjusted and «tired» dog. James taught us so many things that we use on a daily basis. We miss him down here in LA, but where ever he goes he will bring dog well being with him.
Place rating: 5
Los Angeles, CA
James has a great demeanor, is very knowledgable and kind and someone your dogs will be super happy to be around!
Place rating: 5
Los Angeles, CA
James is great and has very effective ways to train a dog.
He’s very much a dog whisperer!
Place rating: 5
Los Angeles, CA
James & Sundance have helped Axel & I learn how to be better dog parents to our 1 ½ year old German Shepard mix Mamba. Mamba is an extremely energetic & happy dog. James has been working with her for about 7 months now and she has shown tremendous improvement! He takes her on mile runs, bikes with her while she runs along side him and also does obedience training with her (& us). He is constantly looking for ways to help Mamba be a tired & happy dog & is always successful.
Mamba is a very special creature…& sometimes I think she tires everyone is the pack. During her time with James, she lets her adrenaline get the best of her & can go for miles .& miles… & miles — as soon as she gets in the car, she is knocked out! When we get home, she sleeps for hours and sometimes doesn’t «get out of bed» until late the next morning (YES!!!).
Everyone who has known Mamba since we got her (she was 2 months old) can see a huge improvement in her behavior & it is all thanks to James & his training.
James LOVES dogs and will help you become the pack leader that you never imagined you could be. You NEED to call James & have him train/​walk/​run your dog! He is truly the Best at what he does!
Place rating: 5
Los Angeles, CA
James has been great. Always shows up as scheduled, tries out new things to give the dog a workout – including running the dog while he rides a bike (very good), and documents length of the walk with an online pedometer thingy you can check.
He even takes pics of the tired, happy dog when they are done and contacts you on gmail or facebook to give you the update.
We live outside his normal radius, closer toward Pasadena, and he comes over everyday for Lulu’s walk.
I think he just genuinely likes dogs and people, and enjoys what he does. I recommend him highly.
Place rating: 5
Dublin, CA
James deserves a woof woof woof woof woof!
Place rating: 5
San Francisco, CA
I give James two thumbs up as a dog walker. He’s an energetic, animal lover who can work with all kinds of dogs. James is kind and patient with his canine clients, instilling discipline and fitness during walks. He’ll be sure to whip your dog into shape!
Place rating: 5
Charlottesville, VA
I’ve known James for several years and he has a real way with animals– and particularly dogs. He’s trustworthy and punctual and places top priority on keeping pets (his own or his customers’) safe and happy. Highly recommended.
Place rating: 5
Santa Cruz, CA
James is amazing with people and animals alike. He is even tempered which is a huge plus with dogs. James is a good athlete and will give your dog as much as of a challenge as they need. James is very honest and I can’t imagine doing business with a better guy. I would love to have the opportunity to work with James again!
Place rating: 5
Coos Bay, OR
This guy, James, is so amazing with dogs. He’s like a silverlake Dog Whisperer. He’s been walking my dog while I’m working for almost two years now, and my dog is so excited to see James and happy and tired all day long after a walk. James runs with the bigger dogs, a friend of mine had an obese lab, and now the lab is ideal. His own dog, a golden retriever, is so well behaved and beautiful, you can tell his top priority is dogs. I would recommend this guy to anyone. He’s the best.