Happy Hills Hounds

Happy Hills Hounds offers friendly, force-free dog training and hands-on pet care focused on improving dogs’ manners, confidence, and overall wellbeing. Founded by Donna, a certified professional dog trainer through the Karen Pryor Academy, the business uses up-to-date, reward-based methods that prioritize understanding the root causes of unwanted behaviour rather than simply suppressing it. Services are tailored to each dog and owner and include customised training programs, day-training packages where dogs are taught skills while owners gain the tools to continue progress at home, and behaviour consultations to assess and address specific challenges. Happy Hills Hounds also provides regular dog walking and minding (pet care) in local suburbs including Sassafras, Ferny Creek, Kallista, Olinda, Mount Dandenong and surrounding areas. The approach emphasises building connection—listening, observing and responding with empathy—to foster self-control, socialisation, and strong bonds between dogs and their people. Testimonials and a photo gallery on the site illustrate happy client outcomes, and contact details are provided for bookings and consultations. The business explicitly works with domestic dogs and aims to enrich their lives while empowering owners with confidence and practical skills.