Testimonials
2024
“We have learnt so much and we are now reaping the benefits from such brilliant dog training.”
FACEBOOK RECOMMENDATION: “Happy Buddies is absolutely brilliant. We have had loads of fun and our puppy has loved it too. We have learnt so much and we are now reaping the benefits from such brilliant dog training. Thank you to Amanda who has been so supportive and great fun!”
“… her expertise and experience have made a huge difference.”
GOOGLE REVIEW: “Amanda from Happy Buddies is a fantastic dog trainer. We recently finished her Puppy School program with our spaniel, Toblerone, and her expertise and experience have made a huge difference. Her classes were enjoyable, friendly, and fun, and Toblerone has learned so much. We’re really grateful for Amanda’s guidance and highly recommend her!”
“… it has been an exceptional experience.”
FACEBOOK RECOMMENDATION: “We enrolled our puppy Bertie in a 6-week training course with Amanda, and it has been an exceptional experience. The small group setting was a standout feature, providing us with plenty of personal attention without feeling overwhelmed.
Amanda's syllabus was well-thought-through and expertly structured. What made the course truly special was the opportunity to ask one-to-one questions throughout the sessions. The homework and reference booklet were incredibly useful and motivating, helping us practice and reinforce our learning between classes.
Even after graduating from the initial training, we've continued to benefit from Amanda's expertise. We've used her 1-to-1 sessions twice for additional support on recall and loose lead walking. Her passion and dedication shine through in every interaction, which has been instrumental in building our confidence and reassuring us that we're on the right track.
Thank you, Amanda, for your outstanding support and guidance!”
“It was a great experience - Amanda explained each exercise really well, demonstrated it herself and then gave us lots of time to practice with her watching to give advice.”
GOOGLE REVIEW: “We just completed 6 weeks of 121 sessions with Amanda with our new 18 month old rescue dog. It was a great experience - Amanda explained each exercise really well, demonstrated it herself and then gave us lots of time to practice with her watching to give advice. Our dog has come from the streets and so I was particularly nervous about recall and whether he would actually come back - Amanda has given us a lot more confidence on our walks and he is now happily running around a long lead and we are still hoping to be able to fully let him off in the future, with more practice. I would thoroughly recommend Amanda and we are looking forward to attending the Canine College classes next year”.
“We have learnt so much and definitely recommend this to all puppy owners.”
GOOGLE REVIEW: “Thank you Amanda for your wonderful training. We have learnt so much and definitely recommend this to all puppy owners.”
“Enjoyed by dog and owner alike.”
GOOGLE REVIEW: “Completed beginners course of Hoopers. Enjoyed by dog and owner alike. Insight into Hoopers. Very well organised course. Lovely, polite and knowlegeable Amanda. Made it simple and great fun. I have purchased my own equipment to practise on.”
“We have all learned a tremendous amount in the six weeks and have tonnes of additional content and resources at our fingertips for those moments when we really need them. Truly fantastic value for money and we will be back.”
FACEBOOK & GOOGLE REVIEW: “Getting a puppy has been a steep learning curve for me and we couldn’t have asked for a better way to be guided and supported through this than with our Happy Buddies course! Amanda and Bella have such a lovely supportive way of teaching, totally grounded in reality of day to day life with a puppy. It is clear that they are passionate about dogs and their wellbeing and enabling that through giving owners the skills they need. My whole family attended the training and we all enjoyed it and had fun in the process.We have all learned a tremendous amount in the six weeks, and have tonnes of additional content and resources at our fingertips for those moments when we really need them. Truly fantastic value for money and we will be back.”
“Her passion for dogs really shows, her approach was fantastic from before we even met her, to way after our session.”
GOOGLE REVIEW: “We had a fantastic 121 training session with Happy Buddies dog training. I was very nervous before the training, however Amanda was very professional, and immediately put me at ease, she is very knowledgeable and absolutely loves what she does! Her passion for dogs really shows, her approach was fantastic from before we even met her, to way after our session, ensuring we are ok and sending messages and links to questions I had asked throughout the training session, we have learnt so much! I definitely now have so much more confidence when out and about with my dog, and she has the most fun and loves going out for a walk. Thank you so much Amanda from the both of us”.
“We have three young children and Amanda has taught us how Rex’s body language communicates how he is feeling in different situations - this was so important for us to know (and to be able to teach the children) when he needs time alone/extra reassurance.”
FACEBOOK REVIEW: “Amanda is amazing! We have recently completed puppy school & have booked on to follow on courses. Our puppy Rex was slightly nervous at first - it was like Amanda could read his mind and was always one step ahead! We learnt so much in the training class she also recommended products/dog walkers etc. We have three young children and Amanda has taught us how Rex’s body language communicates how he is feeling in different situations - this was so important for us to know (and to be able to teach the children) when he needs time alone/extra reassurance. I am so happy we found someone to help us grow Rex into the best doggy he can be”.
“She was incredibly helpful and supportive and immediately formed a bond with our Labrador puppy (and me!).”
GOOGLE REVIEW: “I had to cancel puppy training classes due to moving house quickly so booked three one to one classes with Bella. She was incredibly helpful and supportive and immediately formed a bond with our Labrador puppy (and me!) I can highly recommend Happy Buddies, thank you again from Emma and Hattie”.
“We have loved coming to class each week and have learnt so much!”
FACEBOOK REVIEW: “Thank you so much to Amanda for a very enjoyable Puppy School experience! We have loved coming to class each week and have learnt so much! Nala started off a bit unsure but by the end was absolutely loving it! We cannot recommend Amanda enough, she has helped us not only with training but suggesting good grooming tools/ dog walkers etc.
We also attended the socialisation and recall session last Sunday which was great fun and have booked onto the 'Hoopers' taster session next month. Brilliant classes, you wont be able to get rid of us now Amanda! xx”.
“Amanda is a fountain of knowledge and has been invaluable in helping us make a great start with the right training techniques and socializing.”
GOOGLE REVIEW: “Really fun and informative puppy training classes. Amanda is a fountain of knowledge and has been invaluable in helping us make a great start with the right training techniques and socializing. The classes are always very friendly and relaxed atmosphere which is great for the dogs. Many thanks from Cassie (& Steph and Stu)”.
“Amanda is absolutely incredible, always going above and beyond in every way you could imagine ...”
GOOGLE REVIEW: “I’m not normally one to leave reviews, but having just finished Amanda’s Puppy School I just really felt I needed to. Amanda is absolutely incredible, always going above and beyond in every way you could imagine - from being prepared with stuffed Kongs each week and offering me extra personalised advice and support for a problem I was having outside of class with my pup at no extra charge. She always came to class with a huge smile and clearly loves her job (which shines through in the amazing work she does). I can’t wait to come back for K9 Hoopers! I honestly can’t recommend her enough, worth every penny and more. Thank you Amanda!”
“It was fantastic how you always made learning fun for the puppies and we appreciate your advice and guidance.”
FACEBOOK RECOMMENDATION: “Many thanks to Amanda for the lovely training sessions, we enjoyed being part of this and our Koda boy loves you so much. It was fantastic how you always made learning fun for the puppies and we appreciate your advice and guidance. We look forward to attending the socialising class at the end of the month.”
“Amanda is the most beautiful and sensitive puppy trainer - I could see that every puppy loved being in her company.”
GOOGLE REVIEW: “We had such an enjoyable 6 week puppy training course - Amanda is the most beautiful and sensitive puppy trainer - I could see that every puppy loved being in her company! The classes were very informative and fun and we always came home with several new training techniques to practice. Ralph is now developing into an even more beautiful little dog!! Thank you Amanda!”
“Thanks for a fun filled, action packed, advice laden course Amanda, it has definitely been the highlight of our week.”
GOOGLE REVIEW: “Thanks for a fun filled, action packed, advice laden course Amanda, it has definitely been the highlight of our week. We’ll definitely look into doing another course. Thank you from Lola.”
“She is patient, calm so helpful and supportive, this has absolutely been the best experience ever.”
GOOGLE REVIEW: “Anyone who thinks you can’t have fun with an anxious/reactive dog has not met Amanda at Happy Buddies. She is patient, calm so helpful and supportive, this has absolutely been the best experience ever. Great learning experience, brilliant way to bond with your dog and get fit and you make great new friends to top it off. Highly recommended.”
“We enjoyed the class and would thoroughly recommend Happy Buddies.”
GOOGLE REVIEW: “We were very impressed with Amanda’s knowledge and love of dogs. Our little puppy has learnt lots of commands which will be invaluable to her, and us. We enjoyed the class and would thoroughly recommend Happy Buddies, thank you so much.”
“The online, WhatsApp and pre-course support is also excellent from both Amanda and Bella. I now feel better equipped to progress my puppy’s training and to make a happy, safe companion”
GOOGLE REVIEW: “Bella was wonderful when my working Cocker Spaniel was too distracted in class - completing the remaining sessions at home. She is so full of positivity, encouragement and clear passion for dogs. The online, WhatsApp and pre-course support is also excellent from both Amanda and Bella. I now feel better equipped to progress my puppy’s training and to make a happy, safe companion!”
“Both dog and handler gain a great sense of achievement, an even greater bond and so much pride! I could not recommend it [Hoopers] more.”
WEBSITE COURSE REVIEW: “The Hoopers course run by Amanda is greatly beneficial to both dogs and their "parents". It allows dogs to learn at their pace through repetition, in a calm, friendly, fun environment and build confidence. The small number of dogs allows Amanda to closely monitor individual progress and adjust instructions. Both dog and handler gain a great sense of achievement, an even greater bond and so much pride! I could not recommend it more.”
“Her online content is clear and easy to follow. So lovely to talk to someone who is obviously passionate about what they do and wants to help create the best outcome/experience for the dog and their family.”
GOOGLE REVIEW: “Amanda at Happy Buddies has been such an incredible font of knowledge. Even before we got our puppy she was happy to answer questions so we could do our best to start off on the right foot. Her online content is clear and easy to follow. So lovely to talk to someone who is obviously passionate about what they do and wants to help create the best outcome/experience for the dog and their family. Thank you!”
“We’ve been informed of so many little tips and tricks to make the puppy life somewhat easier.”
FACEBOOK RECOMMENDATION: “Myself and my family have attended the 6 week puppy course with Bella and it is so interesting. Interesting in a way, that it’s amazing how many people I’ve come across that don’t know how we’ve been advised to train our little pup. We’ve been informed of so many little tips and tricks to make the puppy life somewhat easier. After our 6 week course, we then proceeded with 2, 1-1 sessions with Amanda. She is so knowledgeable, kind and lovely. She really does care about our puppies little world. I’ve honestly learnt so much and things that I can implement at home and has made my life so much easier. Thank you Bella and Amanda. It’s been a pleasure and thanks for introducing and helping me with mum life.”
“Thanks for a fun filled, action packed, advice laden course.”
WHATSAPP MESSAGE: “Thanks for a fun filled, action packed, advice laden course Amanda, it has definitely been the highlight of Milo’s week and he will miss it. We’ll definitely look into doing another course, the kids seem quite keen on Hooper’s so watch this space!”
“Bella's advice was reassuring, pragmatic and insightful with lovely humour.”
WHATSAPP MESSAGE: “Bella is wonderful and understood our individual "quirks" tailoring the approach and training contents. Bobb was easy, it was me and Scott who were hard to train! Bella's advice was reassuring, pragmatic and insightful with lovely humour. Bobb's progress is so heart warming and the process has enabled Scott to bond fabulously with him and Bobb's confidence has grown so much. A huge huge thank you to Bella, it was wonderful for us to have Bella's expertise and support at the start of our life with our little treasure”.