Happy Paws Waggy Tails Dog Walking and Training

Happy Paws Waggy Tails Dog Walking and Training For dogs who are family
Structured day care | Solo walks | Training & more
Reactivity Specialists. Flemington facility + in-home services
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Happy Paws Waggy Tails was founded in December 2021 to offer services that differ from the usual group dog walking or day care options. We work one on one with dogs only taking additional dogs from the same household. We have a special interest in dogs with additional needs or reactivity issues. We now have a dog day care and training facility in Flemington that can accommodate up to 51 dogs per d

ay. We offer
Solo or same household walks
Training
Dog Day Care
In Home Dog Sitting
Hydrobathing
and more.....

This week by the numbers… and yep, we’re still catching our breath!🐾 127 day care bookings (our previous record was 87!)...
21/06/2025

This week by the numbers… and yep, we’re still catching our breath!

🐾 127 day care bookings (our previous record was 87!)
📸 973 photos uploaded to report cards (and 10x that still living on our iPads)
🎾 Approx. 5,647 balls thrown for fetch
🐶 11 new dogs joined the fun
🚫 At capacity 4 out of 5 days—thank you for your patience!

We’re blown away by your support. It’s a joy to care for your dogs and be part of their lives.

Coming in July:
🚐 Pick-up and drop-off van service
🛍️ Expanded retail section with our favourite HPWT-approved treats, toys, and food
👋 Staff returning from leave, ready to jump back into the chaos (and cuddles)

Big hearts. Full hands. Wagging tails.
Let’s keep it going. 💛

🚫 We’re at capacity today — thank you for all the love and support! 🐾💛We’ve got a very limited number of spots available...
18/06/2025

🚫 We’re at capacity today — thank you for all the love and support! 🐾💛

We’ve got a very limited number of spots available tomorrow, so if your pup wants in on the fun, get those bookings in quick! 📅✨

Training reactive dogs is one of the most rewarding things we do - but it’s also one of the hardest.Not because of the d...
16/06/2025

Training reactive dogs is one of the most rewarding things we do - but it’s also one of the hardest.
Not because of the dogs.
Because of the things that get in the way of helping them.

❌ Off-leash dogs ruining careful setups
❌ Owners panicking before they’re ready to learn
❌ Dogs befriending helper dogs before we’ve seen the problem
❌ Thinking treats alone can fix big feelings
❌ Mistaking “quiet” for “cured”
Every one of these moments feels like a setback. Not because progress isn’t possible - but because reactivity work has to be intentional. Structured. Emotional. Real.

This series isn’t a rant.
It’s a reminder that reactivity isn’t about “bad dogs” or “quick fixes.” It’s about giving dogs the space and support they need to feel safe again.

Let’s do better for them. 🐾

📣 Day Care Update – Monday 16th 📣We’re so sorry, but we are officially at capacity for day care tomorrow (Monday 16th) a...
15/06/2025

📣 Day Care Update – Monday 16th 📣

We’re so sorry, but we are officially at capacity for day care tomorrow (Monday 16th) and can’t approve any more bookings.

✅ We do still have availability for the rest of the week — so if your pup was hoping for a play day, we’d love to see them soon!

✨ A friendly reminder:
Booking early helps avoid disappointment, and our subscription clients receive priority booking approval on busy days like this.

Thanks for your understanding and support 💛

We asked the team what their go-to rainy day enrichment pick is… and let’s just say, their answers say a lot about them ...
11/06/2025

We asked the team what their go-to rainy day enrichment pick is… and let’s just say, their answers say a lot about them 😅
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Some go for the thinkers—slow, steady, scent-driven. Others? Chaos and chase. A few are all about the DIY, the texture, the challenge. And then there’s Loki… loyal to his puzzle feeders, even if he’s mastered half of them.
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Whether your pup is a brainy sniffer, a shredding engineer, or a certified food artist, enrichment doesn’t stop when the skies open up. It just gets more creative.
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Rainy days don’t mean boring days around here.
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Reactivity isn’t a character flaw. It’s communication.Sometimes, the cause is deeper than what we see—from pain and gene...
09/06/2025

Reactivity isn’t a character flaw. It’s communication.
Sometimes, the cause is deeper than what we see—from pain and genetics to gut health and early development. If your dog struggles with big feelings, you’re not alone—and they’re not broken. 💛

We support families and their dogs with positive, science-based training that meets dogs where they are.

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424 Racecourse Road
Melbourne, VIC
3031

Opening Hours

Monday 7:30am - 6:30pm
Tuesday 7:30am - 6:30pm
Wednesday 7:30am - 6:30pm
Thursday 7:30am - 6:30pm
Friday 7:30am - 6:30pm

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