My aim is to help people teach their puppies and dogs to be well behaved, have good manners and the confidence needed for everyday life.
Whether you have a playful adolescent, a curious puppy or a dog that really isn’t comfortable in the outside world, we can give you the guidance and support that both you and your dog need using only modern, force free, reward – based methods.
As an ex primary school teacher I actively encourage children of all ages to be involved in the training which is designed to be a fun activity for the whole family!
“What can I say other than thank you! Eddie is a highly intelligent energetic sprocker, who was always constantly on the go. With the help of Sandra we now understand how to work with him and have fun at the same time. We have had so many wins with Eddie from settling in the evenings to being confident enough to approach other dogs. If you’re considering booking on a class with Sandra and her team do it! It’s one of the best decisions we have made and brought us fun, clarity and the confidence to be able to take him out somewhere knowing he will let us relax and enjoy an outing.” Claire Holder
My story
Fifteen years ago I welcomed a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel called Wellington into my life. I joined puppy classes expecting to get lots of tips and support but instead I had a trainer who shook a jar of stones at the puppies when they did something wrong, I now had a puppy who was scared of everything and everyone. I decided that to help Wellington I needed to learn more about dogs and so my journey began.
As part of this journey I became involved with Many Tears Animal Rescue and now adopt some of the ex breeding dogs that they rescue from puppy farms. These dogs have never known life in a home and are often extremely anxious.
My own experience has made me passionate about making all of my classes and 1 to 1’s the very best they can be. They are not only fun and engaging but also support pet parents with a safe space, emotional support and the very best training.
Happipup were awarded ‘Best Puppy Training Service London and South East’ by Prestige Awards in 2022 and we received an ‘Award of Excellence’ from E2 Media in July 2023.
In August 2023 I was awarded ‘Dog Behaviour Specialist of the Year‘, London and South East by Prestige Awards. This award was to recognise the work I do to help stop problem behaviours developing with the classes and specialist workshops run for dogs of all ages.
SMALL BUSINESS SUNDAY WINNERS! On September 4th 2023 we received a huge boost from retail entrepreneur and TV Dragon Theo Paphitis. Happipup were one of six weekly ‘Small Business Sunday’ winners to gain a re post by Theo to his half a million followers! Only 1% of those businesses who enter Small Business Sunday are chosen by Theo to become part of his community!
“We received the most excellent puppy training at Happipup. We learnt so much and they went above and beyond to help us when we needed it most. Would recommend this service to anyone with a Pup.” Alice Jennings
