Happy Dog House UK

14/10/2026

Of course I support Mabel's Meals with the time, effort and event support (as the founder and chair), but I also know that I feed a dog for a week every month!
Just a small added gesture that makes me smile. ❤️
If you'd be interested in making a regular donation, no matter how small, please get in touch with me. It all adds up and helps a dog who lives within a few miles of you!
It's 16miles from one side of the borough to the other! ❤️

13/10/2026

Our penultimate Encounter Walk saw us exploring Sowerby Bridge with Oatey, Benny, Sandy and Sybil! Despite Goose Gate for Sandy, a bridge with terrible gaping holes (for little Oatey paws!) and a lone firework that had all the boys in a tizz at the end... A very simple and straightforward walk... 🤣 Bum scratches for all and a good rest!
Last Encounter Walk next week but then we'll be introducing our new Winter Walks! Keep an eye out for more info soon! ❤️

11/10/2026

1 space left to start this month! ❤️

Of all the sessions I offer, I am most proud of this, for those dog households who struggle with their dogs and their reactive behaviour whether with people, dogs etc. ❤️

An Intro to Team Reactive!
Our Coaching Programme!
Not training but understanding. Not setting dogs up to fail but to succeed. Not fighting behaviour and frustration, but building positive experiences.

If you want support that...
Isn't judgemental.
Uses kindness and confidence to resolve unwanted problems.
Helps you understand your dog.
Builds your connection with your dog.
Builds confidence at both ends of the lead.
Works with frustration and fear based issues.
Give you a realistic idea of time frame.
Gives you free access to a supportive community for as long as you want it.
Offers a relationship with your pooch most owners don't understand or believe possible.
Doesn't use force, fear or harmful methods to give false responses.
Doesn't give unrealistic promises to 'fix' your dog.
Doesn't give open ended promises with unrealistic timelines.

Message to find out more about our 3 month programme... With most dog families sticking with us for longer! 😍

11/10/2026

Another noobs kind of day!
Miss Mabel has joined us for a walk having only been with her new peeps for a week. We've got some work to do to get things headed in the right direction, but what a lovely girl.
Secondly, Ziggy has been an occasional HDHUKer including group walks for a few years and has come on really well with his peeps BUT his noob moment today was we had scratches! He is not a strokee! 🤣 He loves working with us, but just would rather not have a tickle. Today, we did! Not one but two chest scratches! 😁
Just shows progress takes time and never stops. ❤️
Bum scratches for them but also Vinny, Maxie, Theo, Fudge, Bert, Daisy, Oatey, Sandy, and Scrump and Jack who managed both walks! 🥳
Plus I had a quick pupdate and fuss from Archie Shepherd!
Fab do! ❤️❤️❤️

10/10/2026

A fab day today with Oatey, Sandy, Arty, Cooper, Midge, Rudi and Kevin!
Special welcome to pup Midge - a cracking girlie and happy 6th birthday to Sandy who played with his ball, got plenty of bum scratches and turned his paw to some scent work with Oatey! 😁
Tomorrow we've got our Practice and Pooch Walks too! 🤩

All our group sessions are PAYG, so no pressure, here when you need us, small groups, positive approaches and just not like usual courses with a truly bespoke approach based on what you want and need for your pooch! Get in touch to chat! 😁❤️

08/10/2026

An interesting report that has not been publicised widely in the Media about the possible future of dog ownership in the UK.
Feel free to share your opinions. ☺️

https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/responsible-dog-ownership-report/responsible-dog-ownership-taskforce-report?fbclid=IwdGRjcAU0QCtjbGNrBTQ_e2V4dG4DYWVtAjExAHBkb2YFc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQMMzUwNjg1NTMxNzI4AAEeDPPrzRnjQNFBSbaD4anr6ovep0tIhK4tXJfWvgHA3RYHIhMj65hJtbM1pXs_aem_7gGxDlqM3TV-LhViz2fPdA

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06/10/2026

On our Tues walks today we encountered the rain! 🤣 Big coats, boots and brollies at the ready though so we had a lovely walk around the quarry at Southowram. Not quite the views you'd expect with all the crowd but a lovely walk none the less with Bea, Sandy, Archie and Sybil! ❤️ Just got a bit dark for posy pics, but we still checked those Microchips! 😁

If you are looking for help or even just a lovely dog-minded group, our walks are just £5 but the friendships are free! 😁 Message for info.

04/10/2026

When was the last time you checked your dog's tag, lead, harness etc?
After a hopefully a lovely summer of beaches, woodland, adventures, swimming and roaming, it's at this time of year we encourage you to double check things.

Have a close look to make sure...

🤔 Harnesses still fit safely and aren't frayed.
🤔 Collars will fit well with your ID tag attached firmly.
🤔 Lead clasps aren't clogged with sand or other muck.
🤔 Any handles are still secure.
🤔 Muzzles still sit comfortably and aren't rubbing.
🤔 ID tags are still there, secure with the correct info.
🤔 Microchips are still working and you have the number saved somewhere easy to access - why not save as your dog's phone number in your phone? About a dozen dogs checked today! Numbers in phones and a reminder to check/update details... 'I know the number and have it checked... Although I don't think I've updated my number.' 🫣 Quote from Sarah!

A few years ago, we had one owner thank us for the prompt as she found stitching on her dogs harness had almost completely gone in parts! So for a few mins close inspection, you can be confident your pup or pooch is safe and secure! 😊

03/10/2026

Have you started thinking about fireworks season?
They are a really divisive topic, but for the sakes of our dogs (and other animals), let's put our energy in to being proactive!
It's not the only challenge with the change from summer to autumn - wind, rain, falling leaves, busy squirrels, back to school, dark nights, dark mornings, Halloween... Lots of our animals to process and cope with.
Please remember mindsets change, so whatever their age, be cautious and be prepared.
Worst case, you don't need it.
Best case, you help them.
No brainer?

Key things...

- During summer, dogs often stop using dog beds in the same way. Go back to it to re-establish safe spaces.
- Be noisy! Start with sound play at home to build their confidence again.
- The clocks go back soon and evening walks are plunged into darkness when many haven't been out of the garden in the dark for months. Start with a dark walk once a week, so they can get used to headlights, street lamps, shadows etc.
- For the clock change, try to change meal times incrementally over a few days at least, to avoid hangry pups!
- After busy summer days, even in and out of the house into the garden, dogs haven't needed as much help settling.in the evening. Re-establish your evening calm down routine, so when you need it, your dog can enjoy it.
- Get those extras out or ordered - any pheromone products, special treats, other tools etc. Chat to your vet if needed.
- ID and equipment check! There will be a main page post about this tomorrow but when was the last time you checked ID tags, harness/lead clasps, even your dogs microchip?
In all HDHUK sessions over the next couple of weeks, we will be happy scan your pooch to check it's working and check you've got the number saved on your phone. 😁

If you're worried, search for our page - HDHUK Firework Fear! There is lots of advice on there to help you help your pooch!

Any other top tips you're going to start with? Please share. ❤️

Photos: Gorgeous girls Fluffy and Olive! ❤️ Fluffy tried her second Weds Park Walk this week and did a great job for a nervy girl. Olive joined Puppy Paws for the first time and proved that a busy pup can love engaging! ❤️

02/10/2026

❤️Please welcome our newbie girls! Beau and Pepper! ❤️
Intros below!

This weekend! 3rd/4th Oct! 🥳

Saturday at Yappy Days doggy daycare

PAYG sessions, so no pressure, no worries. Work at your own pace!

9am Saturday Social - rounded socialisation
10.15am K9 Connect - fun to engage and build calm confidence
11.30am Puppy Paws & Teen+ - general support for all routines, skills and behaviour.

Sunday
9.15am Practice Walk
10am Pooch Walk
Two walks, two levels of challenge!

If you fancy any of the above or want to know more, just shout! ❤️

Photos: Gorgeous newbie girls, Beau and Pepper! Beau is settling in to her new home beautifully and building connections to build her socialisation. Pepper is a busy girl but quite anxious. We made a start working on calm and connection to help her relax on walks! 😍