“I can't recommend Alex at The Happy Dog Institute highly enough!

My dog Chloe – a lovable Labrador-Springer Spaniel cross – is soppy like a Lab but has the wild energy of a Springer. At nearly five, I worried she might be too old to tackle some of her bad habits. But after meeting Alex at the park and seeing how well-trained his own dog was, I decided to give it a go.

We focused on two things: stopping Chloe from hoovering up litter (especially tissues!) and improving her recall around distractions like squirrels or picnics. Within minutes, I realised I was the one who needed training – my commands were all over the place! Alex helped me simplify and stay consistent.

A few weeks in, Chloe’s litter scavenging is gone, and recall is getting better every day. It’s not a magic fix – it takes patience – but with Alex’s support, we’re well on our way!”

— Liz

“Alex, came for a consultation with our pack, he is very friendly,  informative and knowledgeable. Gave me some very good advice and tips, for me to work on and was happy to work with me on a when needed basis. you can definitely see the passion that Alex has with dogs, 100% recommend”

— Mandy