Happy Buddies Dog Training and Pet Care Services Reviews
88 Reviews
Bethan Cannon, November 2023
It is obvious that Amanda is passionate about dogs & their welfare. She is extremely generous with her help & advice, & goes above & beyond to make training a positive experience for owners & dogs alike.
Caroline Bool, October 2023
High standards, always professional and exceptionally talented and lovely!
Caroline Adams, October 2023
We never had a dog before and having Martha is brilliant but all new. Amanda was great - always supportive, never judgmental, just clear and encouraging advice. And we had fun! 9 months in and we’re not perfect but getting there and using Amanda’s advice every day 😊
Martin Sale, October 2023
Amanda is such a great dog trainer and offers brilliant advice. She is tireless and very knowledgable. Happy Buddies helped us a lot when we first got our puppy and now our boy is older and she is still great for advice and training help. Excellent!
Sally Ward, October 2023
From Matty: My new human family adopted me from “extra special doggy rescue” in Cyprus, & my human family asked Amanda to help settle & train me, as I was very nervous settling into my new home & strange cold country! I met Amanda who was amazing, she helped settle me in & taught me recall so I can now run off freely off the lead & play with my doggy friends, Amanda gave so many great hints tips and guidance to my new family, and we are all so grateful , can’t recommend Amanda highly enough she is brilliant & has great treats in her bag! Thank you for all you have done for us, 🐾🐾🐾🐾
Cat Hazell, October 2023
Amanda shows knowledge, care and dedication, providing a valuable start to my puppy’s life with fun and attention to detail. We really enjoyed the puppy school and learnt a lot. Thanks Happy Buddies. Love Dougie and Mum
Jane Humm, October 2023
Amanda is an exceptionally talented, dedicated trainer and mentor, who has guided us through puppyhood and beyond. Lexie has just completed the Hoopers Silver
Course, and loved every minute. Amanda you’re a genius!
Nicky Radford, October 2023
amanda is fab weve done Hoopers with her my dog loves her so much
Sarah Hooton, October 2023
Amanda is very professional, friendly, knowledgeable and is clear to see how passionate she is about vocation with dogs. I have attended over the past 6 years, puppy training classes, first aid, 2 levels of hooper classes and her training has been invaluable. Would highly recommend.
Jo Parker, October 2023
The care and love our dog receives is exceptional, we trust and know Happy Buddies cares for our dog in the same way we do with love and respect.
Susan Wright, October 2023
Exceptional level of care and support.
Rose Kenny, October 2023
Amanda is so caring. Our puppies cant wait to see her.
She gives owners the confidence and know how to look after our fur babies
Gill Staunton, October 2023
We went to puppy training with Amanda who was great & very patient. Our puppy loved her.
Christine Grosvenor, October 2023
Because Amanda is....in the words if Tina Turner... "Simply the best.. better than all the rest ! "
Lindsay Haylock-Dunn, October 2023
Amanda was so kind and knowledgeable, with lots of different ideas and suggestions to deal with individual challenges. She clearly loves all dogs and was always so patient. Our dog is so well behaved because of the training and advice given by Happy Buddies :-)
Janet sheldrake, October 2023
Amazing lady with a wealth of knowledge and always listens to what you have to say about your dog, highly recommended
Caroline Foxton, October 2023
We have used Amanda’s dog walking services for years with our golden retriever Lola and when we got our pup Aspen, another golden we signed up for the puppy classes. We absolutely love Amanda and I 100% trust her with both my dogs. She gets the best reception when she collects them for dog walks, much better than when I come home!! She’s also fab when we ask her advice.
Colette Scrace, October 2023
We have used Amanda for both of our Bernese Mountain dog puppy training and have heartfully recommended her to numerous others for her calm, kind, thoughtful and thorough training style. As a wheelchair user, a number of other trainers felt unable to help, whereas Amanda adapted her teaching to accommodate the needs of both my dogs and I.
Jules Hamill, October 2023
Amazing support and advice before, during and long after the training sessions have ended. Fantastic training advice to give you the skills to raise your pup in the best way possible. I can’t thank Amanda and her team enough.
Josh Hurley, October 2023
Brilliant dog training school, who equip you and your dogs with the skills you need.
Dominique Marshall, October 2023
Great puppy training back in 2022
Bridges Sarah, October 2023
Bella's training in puppy class was amazing. She is calm, compassionate, kind and highly skilled and knowledgeable. She and Liz were so supportive and encouraging, helping us on our best start. Money well invested and we will be back for puppy college!
Ahmed Gado, October 2023
Amanda is awesome her knowledge and enthusiasm and energy in all she doe is amazing.
Second time round doing Super pup Course, but
If you are looking for puppy classes Happy Buddies is the best around!
Thanks Amanda 🐶 🐶🦮🦮🦴🐾🐾🐾
Annie Berriman, October 2023
We went to Puppy school and Canine College and Chad learned such a lot and we still reinforce the lessons now and Chad is nearly 5. Amanda was a great teacher.
Heather Thompson, October 2023
Great puppy classes led by Bella for our first puppy
Christine Törnkvist, October 2023
Amanda’s methodical way of teaching and her ethos of kind training has been so important to our happy existence with our furry friends!
Kirsty Palacci, October 2023
Amanda has been our rock! We recently brought home a puppy for the first time and were confronted with a whole array of puppy issues. She has reassured us every step of the way, guided us with support on biting and nighttime routines. We now have a very contented puppy and very happy family. Thank you Amanda!
Josh Hurley, October 2023
Kind, friendly and supportive puppy training classes.
Sally Sattary, October 2023
Amanda is incredible, she has helped us with puppy training, ad-hoc training, hoopers and also group dog walks. She is the dog whisperer 🐶
LucyAnne Chessell, October 2023
Our training sessions, as first time dog owners, with Amanda were so helpful and also fun.
Christine Törnkvist, October 2023
Positive training in a clear fun structured way - did all levels of training with our first dog and into doing it all again with our second - we love Amanda’s teaching, philosophy and mentality!
Georgina Bennett, October 2023
Happy Buddies are knowledgeable and professional and my 14 month old dog LOVES Amanda! They have built my confidence up and I would highly recommend their service
Amy Mackenzie, October 2023
Amanda and Bella are fantastic, I attended puppy school with Bella and now have 121 sessions with Amanda for loose lead walking with my 1 year old German Shepherd. They are both so friendly and helpful and you couldn’t get better dog trainers for your puppy/dog.
Julie Olivet, October 2023
Amanda has such knowledge, patience and is so willing to help give you and your dog the best possible service!
Dee Elkan, October 2023
Brilliant puppy training really set us up with the knowledge and guidance to help us with our anxious puppy, loved it so much we are now doing a Hoopers beginner course
Julia Heneker, September 2023
We, both 4 footed and 2 footed, enjoyed Amanda's training classes. We started off with 1:1 and then on to the classes. Amanda loves the dogs, however unruly, and they love her. Even when we have seen Amanda out of class and with no treat bag, Sooty is so pleased to see her. Amanda certainly deserves an award for all her hard work.
laura Simmons, August 2023
Amanda's puppy training ser my border terrier up for success through positive encouragement, and we have so much fun together. Couldn't recommend highly enough.
Hannah Aitken, August 2023
Her love, care, kindness & passion for dogs, combined with her amazing knowledge makes her a one off!!! She is AMAZING!!!
Helen Smith, August 2023
Amanda is amazing with all the dogs - so patient and kind. We have attended puppy training as well as two levels of hooper training and we have signed up for more.
Katie Jane Mann, August 2023
Wonderful puppy training for our energetic pup
Ashley Davis, August 2023
We thoroughly enjoyed our puppy classes with Amanda and would definitely use Happy Buddies again for any future training we may need.
Rachel Mendes da costa, August 2023
Amanda is an incredible trainer.
Katherine Smith, August 2023
Well informed dog trainer, very friendly
Isabel Odlin, August 2023
Fantastic training with friendly instruction. Extra help when needed and lots of training options - my dog loves the hoop based agility!
Sally George, August 2023
Amanda is so patient and knowledgeable with all her client dogs and is a lovely person to know. Always has time for a question and we are very lucky to have her dog service in our area
Andrew Gale, August 2023
Amanda clearly loves the dogs and is so encouraging to owners. She always has time to give advice.
Corinne Waring, August 2023
Me and my dog Millie had such a lovely time on the beginners Hoopers course. Amanda was so kind and patient and never said anything negative - even when we were getting it all wrong!
Mairi Connor, August 2023
Amanda is so kind and patient with the pups and amazing with us crazy owners too. A happy place indeed and excellent expertise!
Hristina Hunter, August 2023
We used them for puppy training and Amanda was the best teacher and we are still using all the knowledge from the training.
Marisa Atkins, August 2023
Fantastic puppy training that we are still using 3 years later. Very grateful for the amazing lock-down puppy training provided.
Jemma Phillips, August 2023
Amanda is amazing and so passionate about training the right way. I love her ethos and attending various courses she has to offer.
Michelle Ellis, August 2023
Amazing dog training service. Amanda is a fantastic trainer
Carly Chapman, August 2023
Brilliant dog trainer, really helped is with our dog.
Emily Walker, August 2023
Amanda is amazing and so knowledgable. She really cares about all of the dogs she works with and our dog absolutely loves her. Happy Buddies is a truly special company who go above and beyond for the dogs they work with.
Christine Addison, August 2023
Berny loved his training and adores Amanda, still bounding up to her in the park 5 years on.
Joanna Stilwell, August 2023
Amanda is fab. She gives sound practical advice and is very knowledgeable. She goes the extra mile to be supportive of her human clients as well as their dogs!
Anita Telfer, August 2023
All my Greek rescues were trained with Amanda who was kind and patient especially with my really nervous one I can’t thank her enough wouldn’t ever go to anyone else .She doesn’t care if the dogs are pedigree or not where some trainers are really snobby.
Maria Gonsalves, August 2023
Friendly happy training for puppies , would recommend.
Joanna Clark, August 2023
Amanda at Happy Buddies is just the best! My toy poodle Lily has taken her Puppy school, canine college & hoopers courses and loved them all. Amanda is incredibly patient, kind, warm, friendly, approachable, knowledgeable and fun. She puts the welfare of every dog first and teaches in a very kind and patient manner. She clearly loves her work and all the dogs love her! I honestly cant recommend Amanda at Happy Buddies enough. 5 stars all round!
Nicky Owen-Hughes, August 2023
The service and care is amazing
Adele Kincaid, August 2023
Amanda is a fantastic dog trainer, making training enjoyable for both dog and owner!
Lucy Browne, August 2023
Couldn’t have survived puppy chaos without Happy Buddies
Joanna Short, August 2023
Luna (my beautiful border collie) & I completed the Bronze level of Hoopers with Amanda, earlier this year.
Over the past 5 years we have been through Puppy School, Canine College, First Aid for Dogs, Beginners Hoopers, Bronze Hoopers and 2 private sessions with Amanda & Happy Buddies.
Amanda is AMAZING!!!
There are no words adequate enough to express just how good she is.
I truly believe that what she doesn’t know about dog training, isn’t worth knowing.
I call her the dog whisperer.
Luna (as do all the dogs I’ve seen) absolutely adores her.
I moved away 2 years ago and travel the hour it takes to get to classes because I wouldn’t even contemplate going anywhere else!
Luna & I are now signed up for Hoopers Silver level in September. Great fun for all … 2 legged & 4 legged!
Can’t wait!
Sheila Rainton, August 2023
I have been doing Hoopers with Amanda which is great fun for me & my dog.
Coral Broome, August 2023
Amanda is full of great tips on dog training. Her approach is kind and fsir but effective.
Jane Auckloo, August 2023
Ruby , loved her online as well as class training she used to seat on her mat waiting for the class to begin . Amanda was always on hand for advise ,and very friendly and welcoming .
Jackie Wookey, August 2023
Amanda's caring and gentle training really works. She is so knowledgeable, the puppies adore her, and her methods are fun for both puppies and owners!
Izzi Coombes, August 2023
Absolutely brilliant service, even after the training was complete I’ve been able to text and ask questions if I need. Have felt really supported
Paige Allen, August 2023
We thoroughly enjoyed our puppy training sessions with Amanda! She was brilliant. The sessions were really well thought out, beneficial and fun. Our little Frenchie Gus loved them too!
Jamie Coppock, August 2023
Brilliant dog training
Caroline Bool, August 2023
Amanda is so hardworking and genuinely gives 100% to each and every one of the dogs in her care or her classes. She is exceptionally patient, kind and knowledgeable and loves what she does!
Amanda Gado, August 2023
Brilliant and fun training as well as loads of helpful advice for puppy owners. Kind and effective training for pups.
Christine Törnkvist, August 2023
Our perfect pooch is ALL down to the classes and support from Amanda at Happy Buddies, it’s the perfect grounding for a fun and cooperative bond between dog and handler which builds trust and confidence in the relationship between us and our dogs. Amanda at Happy Buddies have supported us every step of the way!
Maria Connolly, August 2023
Calm friendly environment for my puppy and instructions were clear and well presented.
Trainer was kind and reassuring and kept encouraging by msging between sessions. Excellent program.
Kerry Coppock, August 2023
Amanda is a true professional and animal lover. I would recommend her 100% everytime.
Liz Villabona, August 2023
Amanda goes above and beyond for her puppy clients and puppy owners.
Amanda gives you the confidence to become a better owner and understand our canine friends. If it wasn’t for her incredible knowledge my poor puppy would have been labelled as a resource guarder when in fact she was suffering from a horrible stomach bug. I appreciate everything she has done for me and our family.
Georgina Bennett, August 2023
My 1 year old dog conpleted both of Happy Buddies puppy courses. Amanda is so knowledgeable and professional, yet kind and personable. I would not be the dog owner I am now with out her!
Emma Akehurst, August 2023
We love the care that happy buddies show. I know I can still rely on them even 3 years on from training for help and advice
Heather Brown, August 2023
They are the best! We did all their classes and our puppy loved them all! As did we - the support we were given both at the time and afterwards, was amazing. Nothing was ever too much trouble and no question too silly.
Sue Bliault, August 2023
Amanda is brilliant, so knowledgeable, so kind and great with the dogs. She is always helpful, enthusiastic and altogether brilliant
Melanie Smith, August 2023
Clear explanations of training methods and goals. Feel very confident with what you learn. Excellent out of class support.
Sam Clatworrthy, August 2023
Amanda runs the best classes for dogs. The care, attention to detail and love she puts into her classes keeps me wanting to book more classes for my dog! She lives and breathes the business she runs and I will continue to recommend her classes and expertise to fellow dog owners.
Dee Elkan, August 2023
Brilliant friendly service so helpful
Rosemary Kenny, August 2023
They make even a new dog owner feel confident. Happy owner, happy puppy
Liz Glanfield, August 2023
Amanda has a real passion for all she does, in dog training and pet care services
Hannah Choy, August 2023
Amanda is incredible, she’s been by our side for the last year as we entered the world of dog ownership for the first time. Our pup was a rescue who had a difficult start in life and Happy Buddies was recommended to us by a friend…well let’s just say it’s been the best recommendation to date. We started off with 1:1 sessions for initial training but due to Amanda’s positive reinforcement training, care and attention to detail we didn’t stop there. We progressed to Canine College, Hoopers Beginners, Hoopers Bronze and have just completed Hoopers Silver with her. When we met for the first time our dog warmed to Amanda immediately (even before the treats came out) and so did we! Not only is she respected in the dog training industry, but in all of her classes she gives you her full attention and you can see the love every dog has for her as they are always running up to her after each exercise wanting a cuddle. I wouldn’t even think of looking anywhere else for advice, guidance or any training needs…she’s just the best!
Jenny Crone, August 2023
They’re amazing. Amanda goes above and beyond
Julie Oliver, August 2023
Happy Buddies is brilliant, I can highly recommend their classes,
Amanda works really hard making her business a success. She is knowledgable, great with the dogs and their owners!