• Liz Villabona

    Professional Dog Walker and Puppy School Assistant

I am so excited to be part of such a positive and enriching team that loves dogs just as much as I do.

I live in Reigate with my two children, my partner and our gorgeous Cockapoo named, Chilli. When I'm out exploring with the dogs, you will find me smiling and chatting away to them. I am passionate, responsible and extremely empathic and an advocate of only kind and fair methods. I like to ensure that all the dogs in my care have a fun, fulfilling and enriching experience surrounded by nature and in a safe environment - allowing the dogs to be dogs by sniffaring their way around!

I had my own dog walking business called Bright Paws, where I would also pet sit and board alongside my main job in publishing. I then took the plunge and left design to start working in doggy daycare and fully concentrate on working with dogs before starting with Happy Buddies. I hold a Canine First Aid certificate and I am currently training to become a Puppy School Associate Tutor. 

I believe that being surrounded by dogs is amazing for the soul. I was brought up around dogs of all sizes and breeds and I feel I have a connection with them and I am constantly learning through them. I have always been an animal lover, so much so, my partner and I worked on farms in both Fiji and Chile.

Being outside accompanied by dogs is my happy place. There are so many amazing areas to visit and I'm excited to go exploring together with my new Happy Buddies friends.