Business Details
15 Years
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Emergency
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Trusted Pet Care Services in Brighton & Hove
Established in 2011 by Ben and Laura, The Happy Dog Company combines managerial expertise with a passion for animal welfare to address a market gap for reliable, compassionate pet care. Our team of thoroughly vetted professionals delivers tailored dog walking, pet feeding, and transportation services across Brighton & Hove and surrounding areas. With over a decade of local experience, we ensure dogs receive stimulating walks, safe travel, and personalized attention while owners are away.Our commitment to screening staff through interviews and trial walks guarantees reliability and a deep understanding of each pet's unique needs. As a family-run business, we prioritise honesty, integrity, and community trust, fostering long-term partnerships with pet owners who value their animals as cherished family members.
Services
Dog Walking
Weekend Walks
Friday Mega Hike
Pet Taxi
Pet Feeding
House Sitting
Dog Food Delivery
Special Occasion Care
Details
- Year established: 2011
Highlights and features
- We meticulously screen staff through interviews and trial walks for reliability and expertise
- Our 3-hour Friday Mega Hikes provide extended socialisation for active dogs
- Licensed pet taxi service covers Brighton & Hove with flexible 7-day availability
- Family-run business combining 13 years of local experience with managerial professionalism
- Insurance-certified service agreements provided prior to first booking
What people say
Fantastic service
Completely trustworthy
Dogs happiness priority
Reliable and personable
Brought my him out of his shell
Services
Dog Walking
60-minute guided walks available daily, focusing on socialisation and exercise through woodland trails, coastal paths, and local parks. Dogs travel in air-conditioned vehicles with no exposure to livestock. Collections/drop-offs occur 30 minutes before/after scheduled times with SMS confirmation. Small groups ensure individual attention.
Friday Mega Hike
3-hour hikes to varied locations, covering 4-5 hours total with travel. Includes pre-visit consultation, insurance certification, and guaranteed small group sizes. Ideal for active dogs requiring enhanced stimulation beyond standard walks. Limited weekly availability maintains quality standards.
Pet Taxi
Door-to-door transportation for veterinary appointments, social visits, or special events. 30 base fee plus 1 per mile. Vehicles equipped for pet safety and comfort. Emergency pet ambulance service available on request with prior arrangement for after-hours requirements.
Pet Feeding
Home visits for feeding, litter changes, and medication administration for cats, reptiles, rabbits, and fish. Includes 15-minute personal interaction per visit. Payment required in advance through secure online portal linked to Stripe processing system.
House Sitting
In-home pet care during owner absences, maintaining familiar environments. Services include overnight stays, feeding schedules, and exercise routines. Available through select approved carers, with pre-service consultations to establish care protocols and contingency plans.
People
Ben
Co-Founder
Veteran dog walker and former manager with 13 years' experience establishing Brighton's largest pet care network. Holds Level 3 certification in Canine Care, specialising in breed-specific exercise requirements and behavioural management.
Laura
Partner
Co-founder transitioning from administrator to business partner. Oversees staff training and client relations with 13 years' experience in animal welfare compliance. Holds NVQ Level 4 in Pet Business Management.
Hayley
Dog Walker
Hove-based walker with eight years' local experience. Holds Certificate in Canine First Aid and specializes in coastal path navigation. Accompanied by black Labrador Louie on all walks, ensuring group stability and confidence.
Alex
Dog Walker
Qualified canine hydrotherapist with 3 years' experience. Certified in Advanced Dog Walking Techniques, focusing on terrain-specific exercise planning. Maintains 1:4 staff-to-dog ratio to ensure safety and engagement.
Spencer
House Sitter
Pet sitter and former vet nurse with 5 years' experience. Certified in Feline Environmental Enrichment, providing tailored care for cats and small animals in their home environments during owner absences.
Questions
What dog walking options do you offer?
We provide 60-minute daily walks, 3-hour Friday Mega Hikes, and weekend morning walks. All include vehicle transport with air-con, SMS updates, and post-walk care routines.
Do you cover my Brighton area?
Our services cover Brighton & Hove, Portslade, Lancing, Woodingdean, Rottingdean, and Saltdean. Coastal trails and woodland paths form part of our regular walking routes.
How do I book or make payments?
Book through our secure Pet Sitter Plus platform or contact us directly. Payments process via Stripe, requiring pre-payment for all services.
What other pet services do you provide?
We offer pet taxi services (including vet appointments), home feeding visits, dog food delivery, and house sitting. Special occasion care available upon request.
How do you ensure staff reliability?
All staff undergo interview screening, trial walks, and reference checks. Our team includes certified professionals with NVQs in Pet Business Management and Canine First Aid.
Reviews (5)
Natalie Rudd-Mason
May 25, 2021
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If your in a fix and in need of some kind, friendly, dog savvy help your search is over! Just call Ben at The Happy Dog Company.
Ben not only provided a fairly priced service but him and his wife really did go the extra mile (or if I'm honest the extra few miles) to help me out in a very tricky situation. Their exactly the kind of people you can trust with your best friend.
Ben not only provided a fairly priced service but him and his wife really did go the extra mile (or if I'm honest the extra few miles) to help me out in a very tricky situation. Their exactly the kind of people you can trust with your best friend.
D. Taylor
Oct 17, 2020
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Can't rate The Happy Dog Company highly enough. They truly do leave my dog a happy one! They are very reliable and flexible - everything that I need - especially during the pandemic! They always make sure that Roxy gets all the walks she needs and are very good value for the service they provide. I was concerned about starting with a dog walker - after never using one before - but Ben went above and beyond to make sure all was comfortable. If you live in the area - you'd be making a mistake to use anyone else!
Joe Out
Oct 16, 2020
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Fantastic service! Ben goes out of his way to provide a reliable and flexible dog walking, ideal for shift workers like us. Our dog is always pleased to see him!
Claire Bamford Rock
Dec 31, 2019
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Positive:Quality,Responsiveness,Value
We use Happy Dog Company for boarding, daycare and walks for our young golden retriever and couldn't be happier with the service - they are flexible, responsive, reasonably priced and our dog clearly has a brilliant time when he's out for his walks. Highly recommended!
We use Happy Dog Company for boarding, daycare and walks for our young golden retriever and couldn't be happier with the service - they are flexible, responsive, reasonably priced and our dog clearly has a brilliant time when he's out for his walks. Highly recommended!
Pauline Lawrence
Nov 21, 2019
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Do not order anything from them I ordered two T-shirts and a dog bed back in the beginning of June the middle of July I got one t-shirt I had ordered an extra extra large it looked like a medium then on July 19th I got the other shirt I still don't have the dog bed I looked on their website and it said permanently shut down. I strongly suggest that if you want to order from them I'd go someplace else I will never order from them again they take and they don't answer your emails this place is a scam
