“I have found the puppy classes amazing and just what I needed to guide us in the right direction with our puppy.”

“Amanda, you are such a lovely lady and amazing at what you do. So glad we chose you to start our puppy journey. I have found the puppy classes amazing and just what I needed to guide us in the right direction with our puppy. You were always on the end of the phone when I had a question. I would 100% recommend Happy Buddies.”

“Amanda was super accommodating to Winston being very excitable during classes and was there to offer support outside of classes if we had any concerns. We have also taken private lessons with Bella who is fantastic too! Would highly recommend Happy Buddies for your pups.”

“Our Golden Retriever puppy has just graduated from Puppy School with Amanda and what a fantastic 6 weeks it has been. Amanda is gifted and amazing at what she does. Amanda was super accommodating to Winston being very excitable during classes and was there to offer support outside of classes if we had any concerns. We have also taken private lessons with Bella who is fantastic too! Would highly recommend Happy Buddies for your pups.”

“Me and my pup both adore her sessions, we’ve both learnt so much too.”

‘100% recommend Amanda and Happy Buddies. She is amazing with all the dogs (and the people)! Amanda is a wonderful, kind and patient dog trainer who clearly has a lot of love for all the doggies she meets. I have completed Puppy School with Amanda and am currently doing Canine College. Me and my pup both adore her sessions, we’ve both learnt so much too. She is force-free and always on hand to answer any questions you might have about your pup. The recall of my older dog has also improved thanks to her fantastic advice/training! Thank you Amanda’.

“Amanda is incredibly positive whilst encouraging us to bring out the best in our dogs.”

‘My 10 month old pup Lexie completed Amanda’s Canine College course; it was great fun and we both learned so much about positive learning and reinforcement. Amanda is incredibly positive whilst encouraging us to bring out the best in our dogs, and will 1:1 sessions if anyone is struggling with an issue (in our case loose-lead walking)! I would recommend her to any dog owner’.

“Amanda teaches in such a fun way and has a solution for every situation. All the puppies loved working with her and to see their confidence grow from week to week was amazing..”

“We have just completed our 6-weeks at puppy school. The 6 weeks just flew by. The knowledge we have gained has been invaluable. Teddy loves training every day and we are so proud of him. Amanda teaches in such a fun way and has a solution for every situation. All the puppies loved working with her and to see their confidence grow from week to week was amazing. We would definitely recommend Amanda to any new puppy owner from our experience with working alongside her. Thank you Amanda.”

“The training was demonstrated in a fun and engaging way, and she always had time to answer any questions and give personal attention where needed.”

“Amanda is extremely knowledgeable and helpful. The training was demonstrated in a fun and engaging way, and she always had time to answer any questions and give personal attention where needed. Brilliant trainer - highly recommended.”

“Orla’s progress week on week was quite remarkable and by graduation she had all the makings of an exceptional dog, with Amanda’s guidance and support.”

“Having brought up a puppy many years ago, we thought we knew what we were doing, how wrong we were! Puppy School was enormous fun for Orla and for us. Orla’s progress week on week was quite remarkable and by graduation she had all the makings of an exceptional dog, with Amanda’s guidance and support. The whole experience was very rewarding and should be a must in the diary of all prospective puppy-owners. Amanda was very patient and put us at ease with the training of our lively (pushy) and inquisitive (nosey) Springer Spaniel pup. Some immensely useful tips and tricks. We were delighted to sign up Orla for the follow-on SuperPup course and were definitely considering Canine Hoopers. Sadly, following a sudden illness we lost dear Orla only days after her graduation. We will not hesitate to contact Amanda when we are ready for another puppy. Thank you, Amanda x”

“Opie is constantly complimented for his good manners, brilliant recall and how well trained he is and this is all thanks to Amanda at Happy Buddies!”

“I cannot recommend Happy Buddies enough! We were first time dog owners when we went to the puppy training classes, who were a little nervous of doing the wrong thing! Amanda's proactive and clear approach helped to fill us with confidence from the get go! Opie is constantly complimented for his good manners, brilliant recall and how well trained he is and this is all thanks to Amanda at Happy Buddies! Thank you for teaching us the key skills we need to be the best owners to our pup!”

“Amanda provided step by step guidance that was really easy to follow and keep up. She encouraged and cheered each of our successes as we worked through new commands, obstacles and courses.”

“We have just completed Happy Buddies’ Hoopers Beginners course, and it was such an amazing experience for both myself and Puhcho. I was nervous about attending a group class as Puhcho can become quite anxious around other dogs, but I shouldn’t have worried! Once again we were back in such a supportive environment following 1:1 Puppy School, which was nurtured by Amanda from the outset. Amanda provided step by step guidance that was really easy to follow and keep up. She encouraged and cheered each of our successes as we worked through new commands, obstacles and courses. Puhcho and I had so much fun over the 6 weeks, as not only did it really help build our bond together, but when we were running a course he completely forgot about the other dogs and was 100% focused on me and eager to run as fast he could through the hoops and around the barrels. We now have two more fabulous rosettes to add to the collection and look forward to the Hoopers Bronze course in the new year. Thank you Amanda!”

“You are in the knowledge that she has your dogs’ best interests at heart.”

“Couldn't recommend Amanda more, she is thorough, attentive and encouraging. She is also there if you have any questions or concerns outside of classes, and you are in the knowledge that she has your dogs’ best interests at heart. Will definitely be returning for canine college.”

“I attended the Puppy Pre-School Online Guidance Session with Amanda via Zoom. I am so glad I did because the training was invaluable, I learnt so much.”

“As this will be the first time I have had a puppy I thought it prudent to get some professional advice. Happy Buddies was recommended so on Sunday I attended the Puppy Pre-School Online Guidance Session with Amanda via Zoom. I am so glad I did because the training was invaluable, I learnt so much. If I had not attended this training I would definitely not have been prepared to bring my puppy home. Thank you so much Amanda.”

“We’ve owned dogs for years but I found Amanda’s positive techniques really helpful, and I learned lots of new ways of teaching Lexie in a happy and relaxed way.”

“I recently completed a Puppy School course with Lexie our Cocker Spaniel puppy, and would recommend Amanda Childs and Happy Buddies to any new or seasoned dog owner. We’ve owned dogs for years but I found Amanda’s positive techniques really helpful, and I learned lots of new ways of teaching Lexie in a happy and relaxed way.”

“Amanda explains everything clearly in bite size pieces so as not to overwhelm. She is also very supportive, both in class and via chat with ‘homework’ tasks. She is quick to spot if a dog is struggling with an action and helps us resolve it at the dogs own pace.”

“We’ve recently completed a six week Canine Hoopers World beginners course with Happy Buddies Dog Training, and I highly recommended it to one and all! Unlike agility there is no jumping involved, so it’s good for AJ, my nearly 7 year old fox terrier-x, as well as dogs under one and all ages in between!

Amanda is just fantastic; she explains everything clearly in bite size pieces so as not to overwhelm. She is also very supportive, both in class and via chat with ‘homework’ tasks. She is quick to spot if a dog is struggling with an action and helps us resolve it at the dogs own pace.

I also feel that, as well as being good fun, the course also means you get to engage closely with your dog. It follows that the handling you learn can be adapted to be used in daily life to keep the dog near you on a walk and improve their recall.

We’ll definitely be back for more Hoopers fun in the future!”

“Amanda creates such a happy and relaxed atmosphere caring for each dog's individual needs.”

RECEIVED BY EMAIL: “Amanda is an amazing trainer - my dog and I had a difficult experience in group training (with another trainer) previously and I knew it would take a lot for him (and me) to regain our confidence. Amanda creates such a happy and relaxed atmosphere caring for each dog's individual needs. Amanda's knowledge and expertise makes learning really fun and easy for canine and human alike! Thank you so much, Amanda, for transforming our experience of training and for such a lovely positive experience of Hoopers. I will always be grateful to you - Ben's confidence has grown and is transferring to other settings now. We are looking forward to continuing with you to level 2!”

“Amanda is thoughtful, encouraging and knowledgeable, my nervous dog found this fun and this will boost her confidence.”

“Just finished our first Hoopers beginners course with Amanda, highly recommended. Amanda is thoughtful, encouraging and knowledgeable, my nervous dog found this fun and this will boost her confidence.”

“As first time dog owners, we were looking for some support for training a puppy and better understanding how to look after a dog. We found that and so much more with Happy Buddies.”

“As first time dog owners, we were looking for some support for training a puppy and better understanding how to look after a dog. We found that and so much more with Happy Buddies. We did our puppy training with Bella, who was kind patient and supportive of us, her explanations were easy to follow and action at home and Bella even took time to give us some personal support on dealing with our puppy’s anxieties. Then we signed up to Hoopers with Amanda, with the aim of boosting our puppy’s confidence and we absolutely loved it. So much so that we have already signed up to the next course. I have no doubt that we will be signing up to other courses with Happy Buddies to help us through dog adolescence and beyond! Thank you for all your help!”

“What a brilliant time we had on our beginners Hoopers Agility”

“What a brilliant time we had on our beginners Hoopers Agility. Amanda was amazing, explaining really clearly, as many times as we needed! So encouraging. Can’t wait for the next course. Thoroughly recommend.”

“She always took the time to answer our questions, and we felt so supported and encouraged throughout. We have now signed up for Canine College and Hoopers with Amanda ... we can't wait!”

“We discovered Happy Buddies Puppy School via a friend who had previous experience of Amanda's work and it has been the best recommendation we've ever had to date! Our puppy Puhcho joined the family quite unexpectedly having had a difficult start in life...this joined with being newbies to dog ownership meant we were complete novices and needed support in order to help Puhcho settle into his new home. We signed up for Amanda's 121 sessions, and from the very first moment that Amanda stepped into our home we warmed to her immediately and so did Puhcho (even before the chicken treats came out)! Amanda has incredible knowledge and expertise, and over the six sessions gave us lots of guidance on how to adjust to being new pawrents, and we introduced all her suggestions with no regrets. Amanda's positive reinforcement and reward based training style meant that we could build a really loving and strong bond with Puhcho despite his negative experiences before us. She always took the time to answer our questions, and we felt so supported and encouraged throughout. We have now signed up for Canine College and Hoopers with Amanda...we can't wait!”

“The development in his confidence from week 1 to week 2 was huge. That's because you not only use positive reinforcement methods, but create a lovely happy relaxed training environment, fun for humans and dogs.”

“RECEIVED BY EMAIL: Hi Amanda, I just wanted to say a big thank you for making Tuesday's Hoopers classes so much fun.  This is the first group training my dog has had since a very traumatic experience with another trainer as a young puppy (hence why he's so focused and clingy to me right now)!  The development in his confidence from week 1 to week 2 was huge. That's because you not only use positive reinforcement methods, but create a lovely happy relaxed training environment, fun for humans and dogs. I'm not expecting great things from my dog in terms of Hoopers skills (although I'm sure it will come in time), but so grateful to you for giving him a chance to begin to feel safe in a group training setting. Looking forward to next week, and lots to practice in the meantime”.

“We are SO grateful for everything Amanda has done and will be consistently reinforcing everything we have learnt.”

“Our pup Benji has just graduated puppy school. I cannot recommend Amanda and Happy Buddies Dog training more highly enough. Before even starting the course she called us to talk through worries/concerns, listened and was there to guide us through the process. Benji was so excited every week to meet and engage with the training and bonus points then had a good old sleep afterwards. Having a very excitable puppy Amanda helped us navigate these early stages to keep control and manage all aspects of his training. We are SO grateful for everything Amanda has done and will be consistently reinforcing everything we have learnt. THANK YOU AMANDA, you are definitely Benji’s favourite.”

“Having just graduated from Puppy School we can honestly say we are beyond happy at the outstanding and professional work of Amanda and Happy Buddies.”

“Having just graduated from Puppy School we can honestly say we are beyond happy at the outstanding and professional work of Amanda and Happy Buddies. Amanda is so welcoming, patient, professional and approachable and easily puts puppies and their owners at ease. We have had fabulous results. The classes are extremely well organised, informative and fun. I would have no hesitation in recommending Happy Buddies to anyone.”

“We learnt so much from all your classes and we are now proud to have a dog who is confident being off-lead”.

“Amanda, thank you so much for all your help. We learnt so much from all your classes and we are now proud to have a dog who is confident being off-lead. This is a big achievement, especially when your dog is a husky breed! You were always willing to help and ask any questions we had; nothing was ever too much trouble. You will be a big success as your business continues to grow and everyone will be wanting to bring their puppies to you. Thanks again.”

“I feel I have come away with a lot of knowledge and very helpful training tools and tips”.

“Just completed our puppy training course with Amanda with our crazy wire-haired Vizsla pup Knuckles. Whilst being pretty chaotic in the small scout hall (don't know how Amanda manages all the high energy, barking, peeing, crazy pups) I feel I have come away with a lot of knowledge and very helpful training tools and tips. Amanda clearly knows her stuff and very kindly offered extra time for talking over some issues we were having. It definitely is a work-in-progress with our Knuckles but I do feel I have the tools now to help him turn into a well-behaved, good-natured adult dog.”

“As first time puppy owners we learnt so much about our puppy’s behaviour and the importance of rewards”.

“Fantastic Puppy School. As first time puppy owners we learnt so much about our puppy’s behaviour and the importance of rewards. Amanda is an excellent teacher and we all really enjoyed our Thursday evening sessions. Thank you!”

“Not only did our puppy, Millie, love the classes and learn a lot, so did we”.

“We have just completed 6 weeks puppy training classes with Amanda and cannot recommend her enough. Not only did our puppy, Millie, love the classes and learn a lot, so did we. Thank you Amanda. We are recommending you to all our friends”.

“Your way with dogs is amazing and it's nice to see how you bring out the best in each and every one on every class”.

RECEIVED BY EMAIL: ‘I just wanted to say thank you so much for having us back to your puppy school, we loved it both times. Your passion for what you do shines through and you can see how much you care for each puppy that walks through the door! Sad to say it will be our last puppy school we attend (I think two pups is enough ) but we will definitely be looking at some of your other courses! Your way with dogs is amazing and it's nice to see how you bring out the best in each and every one on every class. Once again thank you so much from both me and Tobey’.

“It was fun, well planned out and Amanda is brimming with knowledge and helpful advice that is easy to implement.”

‘We had such a positive experience bringing Bear to classes. It was fun, well planned out and Amanda is brimming with knowledge and helpful advice that is easy to implement. Having all of the family involved has really helped our approach when training Bear as we are all on the same page and that consistency has been paramount to giving Bear the training he needs. He is a very happy puppy! Thank you Amanda!’

“Gizmo and I had a wonderful experience at Happy Buddies and would recommend them in a heartbeat.”

‘Gizmo and I had a wonderful experience at Happy Buddies and would recommend them in a heartbeat. We learnt a lot there that we are able to work on going forwards and we are looking at the follow-on classes as well. The training was always calm, time was taken where needed, there was no pressure and most of all, it was fun! Thank you Bella from all of us!’

“I loved the positive approach and would highly recommend.”

‘Happy Buddies was suggested to me by several local dog owners and the puppy course did not disappoint. Both me and the dog have thoroughly enjoyed the weekly sessions and support provided outside these. I loved the positive approach and would highly recommend.’

“The approach means he is keen to please and learn - he can’t wait for a training session and to show off his tricks.”

‘Could not recommend Happy Buddies Super Pup and Puppy School enough! Mateo loved the classes and they helped him develop into a happier and calmer pup. The approach means he is keen to please and learn - he can’t wait for a training session and to show off his tricks. I was unsure about the online format of SuperPup initially but it worked perfectly with the added benefit of being at home so easier to fit around work. We’ll definitely be back for Canine college!’