The Happy Dog Haven

Sheila is a fantastic and supremely knowledgeable trainer who has helped us work with our 2 lovely rescued border collie puppies and learn about how we need to think, behave and train them. I absolutely have no hesitation in recommending Happy Dog Haven to all my Contacts and friends and you won't regret spending quality time with someone who has spent her life with dogs and who has the ways, means and skills to bring the best out in you and your beloved pets. Thank you Sheila.

Sheila is an excellent dog trainer - understanding but firm on hapless humans who are trying to communicate with their dogs. We can take our one year old cocker spaniel puppy anywhere as she is well behaved and calm, thanks to Sheila's training methods and advice.

Sheila came to help us when we sadly lost one of our two dogs. The younger, 2 yr old dog has been badly affected and his behaviour with strangers and other dogs had changed significantly. However, it took Sheila's practised eye to make a connection with recent events and then give us strategies to help him overcome his lack of confidence and nervousness. She has a remarkable ability to tune into any dog, immediately gain their trust and help their confused owners too! We are very grateful for her insights and advice.

Sheila has such a great understanding of dogs and their behaviour and has been an incredible resource for helping train me and my enthusiastic golden retriever! Would highly recommended :)

Puppy lessons with Sheila have been by far the best time and money I have invested with my cocker spaniel puppy and we have continued going well beyond the initial 6 week introduction course. The classes are also really good value compared to others in the area with small numbers and consideration given to a good balance of the puppy’s in the class that will work well together as Sheila has great insight into the different breeds and their individual characters and responses. She also provides really helpful and supportive back up material to help beyond the lesson itself so you can continue to work on things through the week- above all her focus is on what your dog needs. My only complaint is this is undoubtedly one of my pups favourite activities of the week and he would probably quite happily head home with Sheila instead as she understands him so well :)