Happy Tails Dog Training and More is a highly regarded dog training business known for their caring and effective approach. The trainers, Sophie and Rachel, have received praise for helping dogs and their owners improve behavior. They offer various programs, including a puppy 101 program and a 2-week board and train program, which have shown big progress in dogs’ manners and listening skills. One can expect their dog to learn essential skills and manners during their stay, as a happy client’s puppy transformed into a well-behaved dog after the 2-week program. The trainers keep owners updated with consistent reports and pictures of their dog's progress. Happy Tails not only helps dogs become better-behaved but also has a positive impact on their owners. One client shared that after seeing the trainers’ work, they were inspired to pursue a dog training career and are now interning with them. Thanks to the trainers’ efforts, the dog has continued improving in training. Overall, Happy Tails Dog Training and More is a trusted business that successfully trains dogs and supports their owners.
I have known Henri for many years. We recently attended her competitive obedience weekend workshops which are great fun and have rekindled my love for competitive obedience training. They have also inspired my children to have a go. The workshops are fun , relaxed with a good mixture of dog's working together and individually.
Hamish and I have been coming to dog training classes for a while and recently completed a canine first aid course with Henri too. The sessions are relaxed but structured, fun to take part in, and she teaches you skills needed in real life situations with examples from her own training and life with her dogs. We'd covered a bit of cooperative care and vet trips in regular class but I decided I wanted to know more so attended one of her first aid classes. Just three weeks after completing the course, I found I needed to use a lot of the skills Henri had taught me when my (very daft!) dog ran full speed into a gate when playing in the park. Instead of panicking, I was able to do some observations for neurological injury and check the cut on his face there and then, before muzzling him and getting him to the vet. Hamish isn't a fan of the muzzle, but because we'd practised muzzle training in a positive way in dog class when he wasn't injured, it was a lot less scary for him (and me!) I'm really glad I had first aid and general training skills under my belt and was able to channel Henri and her advice in a stressful situation. Highly recommended!
I cannot say enough wonderful things about Sophie at Happy Tails Dog Training! She is an absolute natural at what she does, and we are beyond grateful for the impact she has had on our family. Our mini Golden Doodle, Ruby, attended Sophie’s two-week intensive obedience training program, and the results were incredible. Ruby came home with a solid foundation of skills and a much-improved ability to listen and follow commands. We were so impressed with her progress that we later sent her back for a one-week review course. The second round of training became necessary when life threw some big changes our way—we inherited a second dog, my dad became ill, and maintaining Ruby’s training became difficult amid everything else. Sophie stepped in once again and worked her magic. She not only reinforced Ruby’s skills but also made it so much easier for us to transition back into our new normal. Thanks to Sophie, everyone in our home—including Ruby—is so much calmer and happier. Sophie’s expertise, patience, and dedication didn’t just help Ruby; they truly helped our entire family. She gave us the tools and support we needed, and we can confidently say that she made a huge difference in our lives. We can’t thank her enough—she quite literally saved our family! If you’re looking for a skilled, compassionate, and highly effective dog trainer, look no further than Sophie at Happy Tails. She is simply the best!