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‘20 Certificate of Excellence, 2020

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Welcome to Happy Dogs​!
​Dog Walking and Pet Services in Reading & Surrounding Areas
25 Years Experience
Air Conditioned Vehicle
We cater for all Types of Dogs, Big or Small
7 Days a Week
Friendly and Professional Service
Free Home Visit to Discuss your Needs
First Aid Qualified
CRB Checked
Pet Taxi Service
Fully Insured

9 hires on Bark

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13 October 2020

Really recommend Debbie and Happy Dogs. Debbie really understands dogs, and I trust her to keep my cockapoo safe, happy and well stimulated while she’s out on group walks. Nora gets SO excited when Debbie pulls up in her yellow van and I can tell that Debbie genuinely cares about and has formed a relationship with all of the dogs! Video update on walks are great. More...

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15 September 2020

Could not recommend Happy dogs walking enough. From the start Debbie has been amazing! Very trustworthy and affordable and even sends you pictures and videos of your dog whilst they are out on their walk. Our dog buddy always has the best time 😁 More...

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11 August 2020

Debbie has a natural way with the dogs she walks, who all love her! She groups her walks so that dogs like mine who are a bit slower can take their time, while the more energetic ones can run around and play together (at speed)! Deb & her team regularly take the dogs for far longer than the 45 minutes you pay for, so you come home to a tired & happy dog. My cat even loves Debbie too and has tried to climb into her van 🤣Overall would highly recommend Happy Dogs! More...

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11 August 2020

Sid is always so excited to see Debbie walking across the green to pick him up. He loves to run and be chased and from the photos and videos Debbie sends each walk he is simply having the best time. He comes home happy and tired and is content for the rest of the day. Debbie always puts the dogs first, their well-being and happiness is her biggest concern. I would thoroughly recommend Happy Dogs to anyone who wanted their dogs walked, looked after and loved when they are away or at work. More...

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11 August 2020

Millie loves it when the crew turn up to take her out to play. The tail doesn’t wag, it goes like a helicopter. Always accommodating and absolutely trustworthy.

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11 August 2020

Dan and Debbie are the best dog walkers we have ever had by a country mile! They take the utmost care to make sure our dog is safe and also has a great time, by for example matching dog personalities. We cannot recommend them enough!

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11 August 2020

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Absolutely 100% recommend Happy Dogs Dog Walking, they walk my two boisterous Labradors and they take really good care of them. Useful feedback on behavior/mood. lovely videos and photos of them when out and about. They are really considerate of dogs health (i.e. no walks or early walks offered in excessive heat) and Debbie is always on the end of the phone if I need some advice on training tips or if I have faced a situation with one of my boys and it has knocked my confidence a bit. My dogs love their walks and I love the communication and updates and love given to my two! More...

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10 August 2020

My friends dog lexi has never been so happy on her weekly walk with Debbie. I would throughly recommend her to anyone.

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10 August 2020

Dan and Debbie have been absolutely fantastic with our working cocker Ollie. Always happy to see him and he loves going out with them and the crew. We receive fantastic updates of pics and vids which reenforces the fun they have when out, with some very funny clips of the antics the dogs get up to. Very personable, flexible and always very professional, we would whole heartedly recommend them from home visits to walks. More...

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10 August 2020

Debbie and Dan take great care of our pup and love him like one of their own. I trust them with every bit of fluff on him (and there’s a lot). Would 100% recommend Happy Dogs for your pooches More...

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6 May 2020

Debbie took lots of time to help our nervous big dog, Stanley, to feel comfortable leaving the house with her for walks. Prior to that he would only let us or our old dog walker (who had known him since he was a puppy) take him out. She was extremely patient and now Stanley adores her (& her treats ????). He enjoys his walks with Happy Dogs and the other pups and we know he’s in very good hands. Thanks Debbie, Dan & Dre ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ More...

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13 March 2020

Debbie and Cami are the most lovely, responsible and committed persons I’ve ever known.... They take such an special care of my two pups Renata and Bruno and they just simple love them. Thanks Happy Dogs for making my and my furs life so much joyful ???????????????? More...

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9 February 2020

Debbie walked out two collies whilst a family member stayed with them when we went on holiday. We were sent video clips via what’s app showing them having a great time out with Debbie and could see they were happy and well exercised. Highly recommend!

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7 December 2019

I am delighted with how much of a noticeable difference the Happy Dogs walks are making to Dana and her doggy social skills and behaviour. She has only been going to Happy Dogs once a week since September yet she’s visibly more confident socially, with less overexcited barking and longer play chases with dogs she meets. She used to be wary of ‘big fluffy’ dogs, particularly German Shepherds, yet I now see videos of her playing with yours and she has been playing nicely with random golden retrievers that we meet on walks (rather than barking at them and then running back to me like she sometimes used to). She is still a bit socially awkward and still barks uncertainly or over-excitedly, but the walks are clearly doing her the world of good, and she loves them! Thank you! More...

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27 August 2019

Happy Dogs have been walking my Labrador puppy, Kevin, for the last few months now and I just can’t recommend them enough. They walk him every day when I’m at work, they have offered huge flexibility with my changing shifts and always send pictures and videos of their walks. Since Kevin has been with Happy Dogs he’s spent a lot of time with many other types of dogs, and especially their dog, Dre, this has all done him a world of good, especially Dre giving him plenty of lessons in doggo play time etiquette! Thanks a lot Happy Dogs More...

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5 March 2019

I would highly recommend Happy Dogs. Diesel absolutely adores Debbie and always has such a good time. Working shifts is hard enough but to find someone so flexible and willing to help has been amazing and I can’t thank Debbie enough. The videos and photos every day give me something to look forward to till I can get back to my boy ???? More...

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3 March 2019

Mr Benson loves hes walks with Debbie he barks with excitement when she turns up ! seeing the videos Debbie sends you when your working reassures me that hes having lots of fun and in good hands. I would recommend happy dogs to anyone. John More...

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3 March 2019

Buster loves his walks. Always very happy to go out and has gained so much more confidence when out with other dogs! Would highly recommend ????

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3 March 2019

I could not recommend Debbie at Happy Dogs enough! She has been walking my dogs Lily and Gizzy for nearly a year now and they think the absolute world of her and she totally adores them right back! She is totally trustworthy, reliable and a genuinely lovely lady. She takes them on a variety of walks and they always come back happy and exhausted for all they crazy zooming around they do with all their doggie friends! She has worked especially hard with Gizzy, who before meeting Debbie would not go near another bigger dog without growling and getting very upset. He’s now happy to walk with any dog and that’s all thanks to Debbie’s hard work and commitment to the pups she walks. We, and our pups, would be totally lost without her. More...

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9 February 2019

I would highly recommend happy dogs, reliable, friendly and my dog always comes back happy and tired ???? Debbie is brilliant with all the dogs and I am happy to entrust my dog with her and thankful for all her time and passion ????

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15 December 2018

Ah cmon...have a look at the videos and photos. Debs - any chance of a Solihull franchise xxx

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23 November 2018

My dogs have only been with Happy Dogs a short time but they are so happy ... and tired ... after a walk with Deb. She always has their wellbeing at heart and I'm confident they are safe. if I have any requests i let Deb know and she's very accommodating. Her primary aim is making sure the dogs have a blast. xx More...

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20 November 2018

Happy Dogs has walked our Frenchie since he was a pup! They are so adaptable to my crazy work schedule and will always help me when needed! 5* service!

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28 August 2018

Myself, Andy and Blubelle are so happy we found Debbie and Fran, we needed our pup walking on those odd days that we couldn't (we are lucky enough to work from home most of the time), from the very first encounter with these two wonderful women I knew we had made the right choice. You first meet with the walkers from the comfort of your own home it's great as you get a feel for the people you will be leaving your beloved hound with and they get to meet the dogs and the dog gets to sniff the walkers, needless to say it was love at first sight on all parts and this left me feeling very relaxed and comfortable enough to set up the walks there and then. Debbie and Fran are very thorough it's clear that their first priority is the dogs they look after, they take the vets details and make sure that your dog has a tag on their collar with the number for Happy Dogs so really you have nothing to worry about. One of the things I absolutely love about Happy Dogs are the pictures and videos we get from Fran and Debbie of Blubelle when she is out on her walks, this is how we know about her new best friend Maisie, in fact some days we don't 'need' Blubelle walking but we send her out anyway so she can have fun with the other dogs, she absolutely loves it and when she gets home we know she has had a great time and has had lots of exercise as she sleeps for hours. Happy Dogs also do home visits so i know if Belle was ever sick and we had to be at work I could rely on someone to come and give her strokes. Honestly I can not recommend Happy Dogs highly enough, they are really reasonably priced too but the peace of mind is priceless. Wouldn't change them for the world. Thanks Debbie and Fran. Love Terri-Anne, Andy and Blubelle. xxx More...

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28 August 2018

My boys absolutely love their walks with Debbie!! She is brilliant with them and when I am sitting on the office wishing I was walking them I get photos and videos showing me how much they love their walks. Can’t recommend her highly enough. She is so professional yet adores my boys. Perfect!!! More...

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27 August 2018

Happy Dogs is a well run dog walking firm , the dogs are well looked after and George which is our dog can't wait to go soon as Fran knocks the front door he's jumping around. Good people would recommend to anyone . More...

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26 August 2018

Debbie and Fran have done so much for us, due to health problems we were unable to take George out. In the short time that Debbie and Fran have been taking George out twice a week he has started losing weight as he was a big lad, George knows when he’s due to go out he gets excited and will not settle until Fran turns up. Debbie and Fran are always in contact with us and give us regular updates on how he is doing. I would recommend happydogs to anyone they always do what’s best for the dogs. More...

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19 August 2018

Debbie has taken wonderful care of our elderly Vectra, and he adores her!

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23 July 2018

I am extremely fussy as to who I allow to walk my dogs and Debbie is one of the very few I trust. Not only does she have a vast experience of dogs with different needs and personality, but she does what a dog walker is supposed to do, which is to WALK the dogs and not just stick them in a car to then drop them off in a secured field. I am so lucky to have Debbie when I want my dogs to interact with someone else and see something new, such a great experience for them, or when I just need some longer time away from home and still want my dogs to be checked on. Can't recommend Debbie enough, she is brilliant at what she does!! More...

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23 July 2018

From the moment we met Debbie we new she was going to be just what stormzy needed! She is so caring and passionate about dogs and stormzy absoloutly loves her. We get regular updates with pictures of him to let us know how he’s getting on and she keeps a diary to let us know what he’s been upto that day. I could not recommend her service enough! More...

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23 July 2018

Debbie has been an absolute super star loving our Miss Molly as much as we do �its only been a short time with Happy Dogs but wouldnt have wanted anyone else to look after her.
Debbie we wish you every sucess and will send you pictures as Molly grows.
We highly recommend Happy Dogs and have already spread the word.
Take care Jacqui, Steve and of course Miss Molly x
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23 July 2018

The difference I saw in max since going back to full time work was not nice, he was sad and miserable but Debbie has been coming in twice a week for short walks as max is getting on abit now bless him and struggles with long walks but it’s now a friendship set for life with him and Debbie he’s got his glow back and spark in his eyes again. ... it’s so lovely to see it, I couldn’t be happier I really couldn’t, thank you so much from me and max xxxx More...

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23 July 2018

Debbie had been excellent with our dog Simba and he thoroughly enjoys the walks and the running around with other dogs . Debbie takes him to different places for walks and sends daily updates with photos and videos .Simba likes to roll around in muddy puddles Debbie washes and dries him before bringing him in. She is passionate about the dogs and we and Simba are extremely happy. Debbie had been very helpful with appropriate advice and suggestions whenever I have asked for. Thank you Debbie More...

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23 July 2018

Debs has been helping us look after our miniature schnauzer Crackers since he was 12 weeks old - initially for puppy pop ins and moving on to walks with other puppies. She has been brilliant! She has years of experience with dogs and is very passionate & knowledgable. She is always on hand to give advice which as a first time dog owner has been invaluable.

Debs is also very flexible when we need to change days or require additional help. I consider us very lucky to have found her, and I know Crackers feels the same way too.
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23 July 2018

Debbie has been walking our lurcher Maisie once a week, and we can’t recommend her highly enough.

Maisie is a very energetic little dog who can be a bit of a handful, so it was important to me to find someone I could trust to keep on top of her as well as giving her plenty of exercise and fun. Debbie has exceeded all my expectations, and I have absolute confidence that she can deal with anything Maisie might throw at her! She is always happy to discuss and support training we are doing at home and use any tools or equipment I provide.

I love getting the videos and pictures of what they’ve been up to, and going out with Debbie and Dre is definitely the highlight of Maisie’s week!
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2 July 2018

Debbie had been excellent with our dog Simba and he thoroughly enjoys the walks and the running around with other dogs . Debbie takes him to different places for walks and sends daily updates with photos and videos .Simba likes to roll around in muddy puddles Debbie washes and dries him before bringing him in. She is passionate about the dogs and we and Simba are extremely happy. Debbie had been very helpful with appropriate advice and suggestions whenever I have asked for. Thank you Debbie More...

Reviewed on Facebook

26 May 2018

I'm so pleased to have found Debbie and Happy Dogs. The name of the company is very apt as Millie has not been happier since she has been walked by Debbie (and Dre! ). When I get home from work, Millie is tired and content after her varied and exciting adventures during the day.Debbie takes her time to get to know your dog, finding out any quirks your dog may have and, if necessary, can help correct any issues that need addressing. Once she is happy with your dog and your dog is happy with her, then the fun and games commence. Debbie takes your dog out to lots of different places, which is a great stimulation for your dog. You also get a daily update and pictures of your dog at play, which is hugely reassuring for those of us who feel guilty at having to leave our dogs while we work!Debbie is brilliant with Millie and her manners have improved no end in just a few weeks - an unexpected bonus of Debbies vast experience with dogs.The only thing I need to be wary of is Millie packing up her biscuits, toys and bed and going to live with Debbie and Dre forever as she loves them both so much!! More...

Reviewed on Google Maps

26 May 2018

So glad that we choose Happy Dogs to look after our dog Murphy whilst we are at work, he took to Debbie instantly and she clearly knows her stuff! I love that Debbie sends pictures and videos of all walks and fills in a diary that we leave by the front door at her suggestion to tell us what he has done that day, as well as for us to let her know if there is anything to be aware of. I can clearly see that he is enjoying himself and it gives huge peace of mind that he is being well looked after More...

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26 May 2018

I am extremely fussy as to who I allow to walk my dogs and Debbie is one of the very few I trust. Not only does she have a vast experience of dogs with different needs and personality, but she does what a dog walker is supposed to do, which is to WALK the dogs and not just stick them in a car to then drop them off in a secured field. I am so lucky to have Debbie when I want my dogs to interact with someone else and see something new, such a great experience for them, or when I just need some longer time away from home and still want my dogs to be checked on. Can't recommend Debbie enough, she is absolutely brilliant at what she does!! More...

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26 May 2018

Debbie has been an absolute star for us. She's been looking after Marty since he was 8 weeks old. It was our first dog and we were completely lost and she has given us tips, helped us understand his behaviour and is always available to help. She is so attentive and caring with him... She's been doing 3 puppy visits a day and makes sure to not only check on him but also makes sure he's a 'happy dog' . My favourite part of the day is receiving pictures of him playing and happy whilst I'm at work. It's really hard to come across someone who you can just 100% trust your little guy and we're so happy we found Debbie. Can't wait for Marty to be able to go out and meet other dogs and can't think of anyone better than Debbie to help us with this next step. Can't recommend her and Happy Dogs enough More...

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26 May 2018

I am delighted to have found Debbie and Happy Dogs. Debbie’s knowledge and experience in dealing with a range of behaviours was apparent from the minute we met her. Debbie’s approach is truly professional and the individual care and attention Debbie has given to Oscar is exceptional.Debbie adopts a calm and structured approach to her walks and really gets to know the behaviour of the individual dog before introducing other doggy friends to walk with. The pictures and video clips from the walks are lovely to see and clearly show how much Oscar is enjoying himself.Oscar is a young, large, powerful dog and I have complete confidence that he is safe and well looked after while in Debbie’s care. More...

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8 May 2018

So glad that we choose Happy Dogs to look after our dog Murphy whilst we are at work, he took to Debbie instantly and she clearly knows her stuff! I love that Debbie sends pictures and videos of all walks and fills in a diary that we leave by the front door at her suggestion to tell us what he has done that day, as well as for us to let her know if there is anything to be aware of. I can clearly see that he is enjoying himself and it gives huge peace of mind that he is being well looked after More...

Reviewed on Facebook

24 April 2018

Debbie has been walking our lurcher Maisie once a week, and we can’t recommend her highly enough.

Reviewed on Facebook

22 April 2018

Debbie is excellent!! We have 5 dogs, one of which can be a bit of a handful - cheeky with it. One of our Galgo girls has had a hard time in life and is extremely nervous of new people. However, by Debbie's second visit she was happy to join the others and approach Debbie full of confidence - amazing!!
We cannot fault Debbie and Happy Dogs - her business is very aptly named - our dogs can vouch for the fact they are very happy with Debbie and the care and attention she gives them.
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21 April 2018

Debbie has been an absolute star for us. She's been looking after Marty since he was 8 weeks old. It was our first dog and we were completely lost and she has given us tips, helped us understand his behaviour and is always available to help. She is so attentive and caring with him... She's been doing 3 puppy visits a day and makes sure to not only check on him but also makes sure he's a 'happy dog' �. My favourite part of the day is receiving pictures of him playing and happy whilst I'm at work. It's really hard to come across someone who you can just 100% trust your little guy and we're so happy we found Debbie. Can't wait for Marty to be able to go out and meet other dogs and can't think of anyone better than Debbie to help us with this next step. Can't recommend her and Happy Dogs enough � More...

Reviewed on Facebook

18 April 2018

The difference I saw in max since going back to full time work was not nice, he was sad and miserable but Debbie has been coming in twice a week for short walks as max is getting on abit now bless him and struggles with long walks but it’s now a friendship set for life with him and Debbie he’s got his glow back and spark in his eyes again. ... it’s so lovely to see it, I couldn’t be happier I really couldn’t, thank you so much from me and max xxxx More...

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26 February 2018

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Debbie from Happy Dogs has been an absolute super star. She has loved our Molly as much as we do. As we are moving out if the area we had to stop using Happy Dogs but wish Debbie could come with us. ☺

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Thanks so much for your lovely feedback Jacqui. I shall miss Miss Molly so much but she has got a whole new exciting life in a new area to get to know. Best wishes and I'm looking forward to seeing the photos of her growing up!

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24 February 2018

From the moment we met Debbie we new she was going to be just what stormzy needed! She is so caring and passionate about dogs and stormzy absoloutly loves her. We get regular updates with pictures of him to let us know how he’s getting on and she keeps a diary to let us know what he’s been upto that day. I could not recommend her service enough! More...

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24 February 2018

Debbie has been an absolute super star loving our Miss Molly as much as we do �its only been a short time with Happy Dogs but wouldnt have wanted anyone else to look after her. Debbie we wish you every sucess and will send you pictures as Molly grows. We highly recommend Happy Dogs and have already spread the word. Take care Jacqui, Steve and of course Miss Molly x More...

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Q&As

I honestly don’t think there’s anything better than getting out in the fresh air, come rain or shine and helping your furry friend burn off some energy, socialise with some furry friends ( if allowed) stretch those legs and sniff out an adventure!

I have worked with dogs from a young age then life took a different road for a few years which made me miss the joys of spending all my time with them.
My mum recently passed away and whilst she was in her final days we talked a lot about how you should grab life with both hands and spend the time doing what you love.
So it was a very easy decision for me to make those changes and set up on my own doing what i love, whilst being able to make lives easier for others....and i wouldn't change it for the world.

I have over 25 years experience owning and working with all manner of dogs, both big and small, both happy and not so happy!
After owning dogs whilst growing up, I joined the army at 17yrs old working and training dogs at The Royal Army Veterinary Corp in Melton Mowbray, dealing with all manner of breeds but specialising in nervous dogs. I have also spent a number of years working with the Thames Valley Police Dog Section.

I’ve been so lucky to learn the importance of obedience and play whilst doing what I love and spending time with many many amazing four-legged friends.
I am also experienced in dealing with your family member from puppy age to those that may be a little older and need a slower, calmer pace of life, or your pooch who may be a little shy, a little nervous or perhaps even a little grumpy. I’m experienced and happy to use various equipment, for example, if your dog needs to be muzzled whilst walked.

I think its truly important to remember all dogs have different personalities and requirements, and I am happy to accommodate your dog’s individual needs.

Services

As with us humans, our pets need regular and consistent exercise to live long, healthy and happy lives.

Walking not only gets your dog the exercise they need but it also stimulates their senses. Your dog gets to see, smell, feel and hear all types of new and interesting things when out for a walk. Our walk can also include meeting other people or animals which can be an excellent way to encourage socialisation for your pup, dependent on your dog’s needs and personality. As humans, we can often take for granted these brief encounters and we can easily forget that these are frequently the highlights of our pet’s day.

Simply put, a tired dog can help lead to a calm and well-balanced dog. Regular walking helps to release excess energy in your pup which means they will be less inclined to bark and create negative, unwanted behaviour.

I offer solo walks and group walks so I can cater for all the needs of your four ( or three in some cases!) legged friends

Our Pet Taxi is on call to chauffeur your pooch to and from local veterinarians, day cares, groomers, play dates and more. Once at his appointment, will your pup need a friend to keep him company or to take proper notes?

We will gladly hold his or her lead the whole time. Afterwards, we'll provide you with a full recap and any pertinent information (we won't mention the extra treat we snagged on the way out).

Perhaps you have a puppy that you don’t want to leave for too long, or an elderly dog who can't cross his legs for as long as they were when they were younger?

If you don’t need your dog to be walked but have to leave them for longer than you would like during the day, Happy Dogs can help. We offer a pet visiting service so your dog is not alone all day, and has some time being played with or fussed, or simply having a toilet break.

If you are going out for the day and will be back later than usual, work shifts which mean your dog is left over a feeding time, or have a longer than usual day at work, we can visit your pet and give him them their meal and opportunity to go to the toilet.

Alternatively if you want to go out for the evening and will be back late, we can visit your pet during the course of the evening and provide some TLC and a chance for your dog to go to the toilet before bed time.
We aim to be flexible wherever possible to meet your needs.

We all know there are times when we may inevitably get delayed or we may need short notice help with our pets.

Many factors can change our routine but we are here to help to make sure your pets are happy! Family emergency? Delayed in traffic? Work Schedule Overrunning? Taken ill?

If you are going to be late home and need someone to check in on your dog, give us a ring or drop us a text! We can visit your home to check on your pets, give them their dinner, take your dog out for a walk if needed, and will send you a text to let you know everything is OK. If you realise you are going to be severely delayed and need us to stay for a while, we can also pet sit for you to put your mind at rest.

Likewise, if you need to leave extra early in the morning before breakfast or morning walks – we’re happy to help.

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