Working Dog Team
Our team of trained working dogs, ranging in age from 3 months to 7 years old, assist our trainers when we are working with our clients to improve their dogs’ behavior around other dogs. Some client dogs are fearful, some too excited, and because our working dogs each have different personalities and skills, we match the working dog to our client dog’s needs for training!
Each dog’s unique bio is below so you can get to know a bit about our amazing team of dogs!
Working dog photos for Slash and Cooper by: Tailwagger Dog Photography
Slash E Simpson
- AKA: Slashybear, SlashtheLabrador, Slashy
- Black Labrador Retriever
- April 25, 2018 – present!
Slash is our main working dog at Happy Tails! At 5 years old, Slash LOVES to work every day. He thrives on helping dogs of all ages, breeds, sizes, and backgrounds. Slash has an incredibly special gift to communicate with other dogs, understand what they need from him, and let the other dog know he is there to help! Outside of work, Slash is a fun, loving, sweet boy who enjoys play dates with his bestie Cooper, walks with his male human, and exploring his big backyard.
Cooper Hanson
- AKA: Coopy, Boop, Squeaky, Meatball, Mr. Cooper
- Chocolate Labrador Retriever
- March 12, 2020 – present!
Cooper is not only Slash’s best friend, but he is also following in his paw steps and has become an amazing working dog! Cooper has been buddies with Slash since he was 9 weeks old and started working Fall 2020. Cooper loves life, people, dogs and being loved! He lives with his humans, Ingrid and Chris. We love having this sweet boy as part of our working dog team! His Instagram account is @tucknmurphncoop!
Harvey James Simpson
- AKA: Harv, Harvinator, Hurricane Harvey
- Black Labrador Retriever
- February 14, 2025 – present!
Meet Harvey! He is Slash’s “little brother” and the newest working dog to join the team. At 13 weeks old, Harvey is already demonstrating behaviors in class and working with appropriate client dogs. Harvey is showing all the smart behaviors and quick learning as his big brother. We are SO excited to see him learn and grow!