Holly's Happy Hounds
A Qualified Dog Trainer
I am a Professional Dog Trainer accredited by the Victoria Stilwell Academy and hold several other certifications with the Institute of Modern Dog Trainers.
Holly's Happy Hounds
An IMDTB Behaviourist
I am a qualified level 5 Canine Behaviourist with 3 years experience working with dogs and their families.
Specialising in behavioural issues including reactivity, resource guarding and separation anxiety. I can provide behavioural assessments and liaise with your Vet.
I also love working with puppies and I am passionate about making dog training and behaviour modification fun for everyone.
Dog Training Memberships and Certifications
- Victoria Stilwell Academy Professional Dog Trainer
- IMDTB Canine Behaviourist
- Chartered Practitioner (UK Dog Training & Behaviour)
- Separation Anxiety Certified IMDT
- Puppy Perfect Certified IMDT
- Happy Recallers Certified IMDT
- Pet Gun Dog Training Certified IMDT
- Behaviour Consultations & Reports IMDT
- Canine First Aid
- Proud member of The Dog Welfare Alliance
- Winner of SME ‘Most Compassionate Dog Trainer’ 2023
Ready To Apply
If you’d like to hire me for dog training the first step is to fill out our training application form here.
Holly's Happy Hounds
About Me
As a Dog Trainer
I am extremely passionate about the emotional well-being of dogs. Since becoming a Professional Dog Trainer, I have worked with many fearful dogs and have lots of success stories. You can read my reviews here.
Above all, I focus on helping dog owners build a strong bond with their dog. I incorporate play into training and use fun, interactive methods to motivate the dogs. This subsequently leads to strong behaviours.
As a proud member of The Dog Welfare Alliance, I use only compassionate, positive training methods with the dogs in my care. I never use training aids which cause discomfort, distress, or pain.
The Training Journey
The most rewarding part of my job is watching you and your dog grow in confidence. I love helping dogs overcome their fears with behaviour modification plans and modern science-based training methods.
Empowering dogs and giving them a sense of achievement is amazing. However, dogs are extremely empathetic and can feel our emotions. Therefore, it’s important that their guardians feel confident, happy, and safe.
What It Takes to Be a Dog Trainer
To be a good dog trainer you must have patience and a genuine love of dogs. To teach dogs new skills you need the right approach, and some tasty treats, obviously.
Furthermore, to change how dogs deal with certain situations we need to understand what drives their behaviour. When we understand this, we can significantly reduce unwanted behaviours as well as shaping new ones.
Finally, being a Dog Trainer is about helping you. I can show you how to train your dog and overcome obstacles in order to raise happy, well-behaved dogs.
If you would like to give it a try fill out this application form. You can book a taster session and together we will build a training plan.
Holly's Happy Hounds
My Team
Sometimes I need to rely on my superstar team members to help me out in sessions. These amazing dogs support behavioural adjustment training, socialisation and also help improve other dogs recall.
Trevor
Trevor is my four year old loving, playful Boxer dog. There is never a dull moment when Trev is around and he is a big friendly giant!
Bluebell
Bluebell is a Cocker Spaniel. She is a little bundle of fun and energy and has lots of sass!
Buddy
Buddy is our adolescent Shar Pei Pug mix. He is such a chilled out, placid guy with the most lovely temperament and he just wants to be everybody’s best mate.
Beti
Beti is our four year old Black Labrador. Beti is such a gentle, kind soul with a real calming energy. She is great for helping build the confidence of dogs who are nervous around other dogs. Beti is extremely patient and is amazing at reading other dogs body language and knowing when they need space.
