3 Best Dog Trainers in Reading, UK

Dogs Be Dogs have been brilliant with our rescue dog Lyra, who is lead reactive. Initially Lyra would react while walking on a lead when she saw a dog even 30m away. After an initial consultation we did the Reactive to Relaxed course. Tash was very perceptive and helped us understand why Lyra was reacting. Tash and Ian gave us some really practical strategies to help Lyra focus on us and disengage from the other dogs, while we practiced using them in the controlled environment of the class. We made so much progress after the 4 sessions and are now able to get very close to other dogs without Lyra reacting. Walks have gone from being a stressful experience to being enjoyable and fun, as they should be. Thank you Tash and Ian!

We've been doing puppy classes with Dogs be Dogs and since lockdown they have been doing online distance training classes - just had a 1-2-1 training session on line using Zoom and it was great. Tash is also releasing online training videos on Facebook. Highly recommend both their training methods and the commitment to training during these difficult times.

We are currently part way through “level 2” puppy training with Dogs be Dogs. Tash, Sarah and Ian are all excellent - great advice, and varied and interesting classes that really do help. The socialisation side is also well worth it. Definite recommendation and I’m sure we will be back for level 3!

I cannot recommend Sandra and the Happipup team highly enough. They have been truly incredible in helping to nurture the bond between my dog Saxon and I. As a result, we have both grown in confidence and work together as a team when we face any potentially challenging situations. Sandra makes you feel welcome and supported from the get-go, and is always on hand to help with any concerns. You can tell that the entire team (shout-out to Vicky and Gabi!) are genuinely passionate about what they do, and it shows in the care and attention they give to the dogs. I have done workshops, weekly classes and one-on-one sessions with Happipup, and they have all been immensely helpful in developing Saxon’s skills and confidence. Most importantly, they have helped Saxon and I grow closer, which is valuable beyond measure. Thank you, Happipup. You are the best!.

Another amazing double lesson today with Sandra and her fabulous team! I have gained so much knowledge and confidence to take my 7month old German Shepherd out. I am able to sit in the coffee shop amongst 5 other dogs and enjoy a coffee. Sandra’s knowledge of how to deal with every situation never ceases to amaze me. Her classes are fun and informative and I feel she creates a safe place to share her experiences and expertise with us. Keep up The good work and I can’t wait for our next class. Lisa, Jono and Teddy.

Sandra was fantastic! She came to our house and provided some incredibly helpful and attainable ideas for our family to use with our 5 month old puppy. Her knowledge and experience is clearly evident, but I was particularly impressed by how she tailored her advice to our specific family context, and breed of dog (ours is a Labrador). We’ll certainly be using Happipup again and recommending to others.