Hi, I’m Amanda, owner and founder of Happy Buddies.  From the day I was born, I have always had dogs in my life.  I love being around dogs and the feeling is mutual! When I am around dogs, I am at my happiest!  Dogs are a big part of my family life and as a Dog Trainer and experienced, Professional Dog Walker they also play a huge part in my working life.

I am a member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT), a Registered Animal Training Instructor with the Animal Behaviour and Training Council, ABTC) and a member of the Pet Professional Guild (PPG). I am also a qualified Pet Bereavement Counsellor.

I worked in Human Resources prior to creating Happy Buddies and whilst I am a people person, I never really got the same satisfaction from working with people as I do with dogs!  As Steve Jobs (CEO of Apple Inc.) once said:

This is probably my favourite quote as it rings so true with me.

I have two dogs of my own (Buddy, a Lhasa Apso and Fudge, a Cockapoo).  We have trained in both Obedience and Agility, the latter of which Buddy and I competed in!  The bond I have with my two dogs is fantastic and a lot of that is down to the time I spend training them as they love to learn and training is a great way to build on an already special relationship!

My Training, Memberships and Qualifications.

I keep my knowledge refreshed and current by attending courses on dog training and behaviour and the theories behind it, reading new literature, watching webinars and following other well known and successful, dog trainers/behaviourists.  I also keep up to date with Dog Law and Legislation.

• I am a member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers, APDT

• I am a Registered Animal Training Instructor with the Animal Behaviour and Training Council, ABTC

• I have been trained by Gwen Bailey who is an internationally renowned dog trainer, behaviourist and author

• I am a Canine Hoopers World Instructor

• I have a Certificate qualification in Canine First Aid

• I have an up-to-date certificate in First Aid for Dogs.

• I have a Pet Industry Federation certification for Covid 19 Disease control for pet professionals

• I have a Diploma qualification in Puppy Development, Health, Care and Coaching

• I have a Diploma qualification in Canine Coaching

• I have a Diploma qualification in Dog Walking and Canine Care

• I have a Diploma qualification in Holistic Canine Behaviour

• I have a Level 3 Award qualification in Animal Communication

• Advanced Diploma in Pet Bereavement Counselling (Amanda Childs Pet Bereavement Counsellor)

 (Distinctions awarded)

Insurance.

• I am fully insured by Cliverton for all Training, Dog Walking, Home Pet Pop In and Dog Photography services. My insurance includes Public Liability, Professional Indemnity, Care, Custody and Control of Animals and Pet Taxi insurance.

• I am Police Checked (Disclosure and Barring Service – DBS cleared).

• I will happily provide evidence of all the above during an initial consultation.