Happy Dogs Run Mobile Dog Gym, LLC

About

Happy Dogs Run Mobile brings a climate-controlled dog gym and patient, one-on-one care to your driveway—giving your dog a consistent outlet without adding another trip to your day. Arthur L. Ferry is a Certified Canine Conditioning Fitness Coach and Red Cross Pet First Aid & CPR certified handler who arrives, stays beside your dog, and guides every session.

Services

• Welcome Session A calm, one-on-one first experience in your driveway. Your dog explores the mobile gym, becomes familiar with the Slatmill, and tries it with patient guidance. No commitment to ongoing service.
• RunClub Weekly exercise with a reserved recurring weekly route time. Four weekly 30-minute sessions per block. Arthur stays beside your dog, offers calm guidance, and adjusts the workout to your dog's comfort and energy.
• On-Demand Run An occasional 30-minute exercise session without a reserved weekly route time. Scheduled when space is available on the active route.
• Senior Stroll A shorter, gentler 20-minute exercise session for dogs age 11 and older. Pace and activity adjusted based on your dog's comfort and ability.

Published prices

Starts at $55 — their published price, as of September 2026; confirm when booking.

Certifications

• ✓ CPR & first aid

As stated on their website.

Specialties

• Climate-controlled mobile gym
• One-on-one care
• Patient guidance
• Canine conditioning

Service area

• Covington
• Mandeville
• Madisonville
• Abita Springs
• Slidell
• Hammond
• Ponchatoula

Frequently asked questions

• Why does every dog begin with a Welcome Session?

  Because every dog deserves a patient introduction. A mobile gym and Slatmill are unfamiliar to most dogs. We give your dog time to look, sniff, listen, step inside, and become comfortable before asking them to move.

• How does the Slatmill work? Will my dog be made to run?

  The Slatmill is powered by your dog, not a motor. It moves when your dog moves and stops when your dog stops. Some dogs love to run. Others prefer a steady walk. We stay beside your dog, helping them understand the equipment and find a comfortable pace. We guide and encourage them, but we never force a dog to run.

• Are nervous or reactive dogs welcome?

  Yes. Nervous and reactive dogs are welcome. For some dogs, that is exactly why a mobile gym makes sense. They may not be comfortable at a dog park, on a busy sidewalk, or around unfamiliar dogs. We come to their driveway and give them a quieter, more controlled place to move with individual attention.

• What if my dog does not walk or run during the Welcome Session?

  That is okay. A Welcome Session will look a little different for every dog. For one dog, it may be a comfortable walk. For another, entering the gym, exploring the space, placing their paws on the Slatmill, or taking a few steps may be meaningful progress.

• Does my dog have to be high-energy or already athletic?

  No. Some dogs arrive eager to run. Others benefit from a steady walk, a dependable routine, individual attention, or simply a comfortable place to move. High-energy dogs are welcome, but Happy Dogs Run Mobile is not about wearing a dog out.

• What if my dog is older or has a health or mobility concern?

  Older dogs are welcome. We adjust the pace and amount of exercise to the dog in front of us. Please tell us about any injury, illness, medication, surgery, recent veterinary care, or mobility limitation before your dog's session.

• How is my dog cared for during the session?

  We stay beside your dog throughout the session and pay attention to their movement, breathing, body language, comfort, and energy. Sessions are led by a Certified Canine Conditioning Fitness Coach with Red Cross Pet First Aid and CPR certification. The mobile gym is climate-controlled, with fresh water and first-aid supplies available.

• Can two dogs from the same household participate together?

  Yes. Our two-dog RunClub option allows both dogs from the same household to participate during the same shared 30-minute session. Each dog completes a Welcome Session before joining RunClub.

• How do I get started?

  Send us a Welcome Session request with information about your dog, your address, and the time of day that generally works best for you. We will check your location and preferred time against the current route and contact you with an available date and time.