Happy Dance

Happy Dance šŸ† Award-winning dog training & more!
šŸŒø Fear Free & FDM Certified
šŸ“ Sarnia, ON
Compassionate. Professional. Fun. GRR... with us!
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ā€¢ Visits, walks, pet sitting, training and more
ā€¢ Insured and Bonded with ProFur
ā€¢ DogSafe canine First Aid & CPR certified
ā€¢ Over 300 hours of education completed

Itā€™s not just happy dancing going on. We are heightening the enjoyment of everyday life for dogs, and their humans, by providing routine, uplifting, professional support and companionship. Great service
Real compassion
Reliable help

Weā€™re more than just a pet sitterYes, we walk dogs, train pups, and feed the cats. But over the years, weā€™ve alsoā€¦ ā€¢ Dri...
08/13/2025

Weā€™re more than just a pet sitter

Yes, we walk dogs, train pups, and feed the cats. But over the years, weā€™ve alsoā€¦
ā€¢ Driven clients to pick up their car from the shop and given rides to medical appointments
ā€¢ Spotted and stopped a flooding yard before it caused major damage
ā€¢ Hauled in heavy deliveries so they didnā€™t sit outside
ā€¢ Provided thousands of dollars of free training to the Sarnia Humane Society Adopters
ā€¢ Donated to those in need locally with our Community Outreach and Pay it Forward Programs
ā€¢ Sat quietly in the car like a detective at 7 AM in the middle of winter to observe a pupā€™s ā€œonly with momā€ behaviour
ā€¢ Waited for repair people, photographers, landscapers when clients couldnā€™t be home
ā€¢ Helped you celebrate so many events like weddings, birthdays and more.
ā€¢ Helped many say goodbye to their best friends
ā€¢ Shoveled snow, fixed fences, and rescued laundry from the rain
ā€¢ Comforted anxious dogs through storms

When you trust us with your pets, you get more than visits on the schedule. You get someone who notices the little things, takes care of the unexpected, and treats your home and pets like our own.

Me, trying to figure out why no oneā€™s emailed me in over a weekā€¦ šŸ¤ÆšŸ¾Turns out our email hasnā€™t been working for 8 DAYS.Ei...
08/09/2025

Me, trying to figure out why no oneā€™s emailed me in over a weekā€¦ šŸ¤ÆšŸ¾

Turns out our email hasnā€™t been working for 8 DAYS.
Eight. Whole. Days.
RIP to all the messages that vanished into the void šŸ’ŒšŸ’€

Weā€™re fixing it today, so if you sent something and never heard back, please resend tomorrow or message us here on Facebook, in the meantime. Thank you so much for your understanding.

Worth every penny, every time.From walks to classes to communityā€”Heide gets the most out of her yearly group pass, and w...
08/07/2025

Worth every penny, every time.
From walks to classes to communityā€”Heide gets the most out of her yearly group pass, and weā€™re honored to have her pack in ours. šŸ•

08/07/2025

Did you know that Happy Dance runs a peer-to-peer pet pantry as part of our Community Outreach Program?

We currently have 15 bags of dog food to help those in need in the Sarnia Community, all graciously donated by Ren's Pets Sarnia.

Are you in need or know someone who is in need? Join Sarnia Pet Pantry to help or be helped.

08/03/2025

We need to clear something up: Just because your dog barks, growls, or lunges does not mean theyā€™re aggressive. šŸ’—šŸ’—šŸ’—

Reactivity is a sign of overwhelmā€”not evil. Itā€™s a signal that your dog is experiencing too much input, too quickly, with no off-ramp. And the more they react, the more that pathway gets reinforced.

Our job is to help them build a new path.

That starts with safety, distance, and slow exposure. We use classical conditioning to change what the trigger means, and operant strategies to reward calm choices. We prioritize prevention, teach predictable routines, and give your dog the skills to handle the world instead of fearing it.

You donā€™t need to be ashamed. You need a planā€”and a team who understands.

08/03/2025

šŸ¾ REACTIVE CREW, ASSEMBLE šŸ¾
This morningā€™s session was all about staying cool, calm, and collectedā€”despite the squirrels, joggers, and surprise bikers šŸƒšŸ’„ Proud of every pup parent who shows up ready to work on focus and regulation. Youā€™re not just walkingā€”youā€™re learning how to walk through life šŸ’ŖšŸ•

08/02/2025

Live from the Chaos: Real-Time Training with Our Reactive Rascals šŸ¾šŸ’„ Watch the magic (and the meltdowns) as we build focus, confidence, and calmā€”one bark at a time. Want to join our Reactive Socials or sit down Group Classes? Send us a message.

A structured safe space for reactive dogs? Thatā€™s kind of our whole thing.Carlyn, we love seeing your pup thrive.
07/30/2025

A structured safe space for reactive dogs? Thatā€™s kind of our whole thing.
Carlyn, we love seeing your pup thrive.

This is Hero. šŸ’— His mom posted asking for a little help; just enough food to get them through until payday.We asked if ...
07/30/2025

This is Hero. šŸ’— His mom posted asking for a little help; just enough food to get them through until payday.

We asked if he needed anything else. She kindly mentioned heā€™s still a puppy, teething like crazy, and burning through toys like butter. So we brought food, toys, and a whole lot of love.

This is what our Community Outreach Program is all about.

Happy Dance is a very small business. Most of the time, itā€™s just me, Jenna ā€” no funding, no sponsorships, no big backing. We run on heart. And every time weā€™re able to show up for someone like Hero and his family, itā€™s because you support us and keep us busy as the number one trusted canine care and behaviour company in Sarnia.

Every like, share and comment, every happy moment you share with your friends, family, coworkers. It adds up, and we can help more and more people.

That support is what makes moments like this possible.

Itā€™s what allows us to offer 100% free training to dogs recently adopted from the Sarnia Humane Society.

Itā€™s what keeps our Pay-It-Forward Program running, where we give steep discounts to clients facing hard times until they can get on their feet.

Itā€™s why we say yes when others canā€™t.

We couldnā€™t do this without you.
And weā€™re so, so grateful to be in a position to help.

This is why Happy Dance exists.
The smiles. The hugs. The puppy eyes full of love. Thank you for helping us keep the giving going. šŸ’—

Fun fun? You bet. šŸ¤£šŸ¤Ŗ Laken and their pup are thriving on our Reactive Walks, and we LOVE to see it.
07/29/2025

Fun fun? You bet. šŸ¤£šŸ¤Ŗ
Laken and their pup are thriving on our Reactive Walks, and we LOVE to see it.

From the streets of Texas to the cozy comforts of London, Ontario placed in a foster home with SCAAR Londonā€¦ then to me ...
07/28/2025

From the streets of Texas to the cozy comforts of London, Ontario placed in a foster home with SCAAR Londonā€¦ then to me šŸ’— ā€” this little queen has been through it all and still leads with love. Moey was rescued scared, sick, and a bit shakenā€¦ but even then, her love for people never faded. That sweet, soulful smile? It only got brighter with every treat, every cuddle, and every moment of safety she gained.

Sheā€™s the kind of dog who makes you believe in kindness again. She radiates joy. With a heart full of love and a brain packed with brilliance, Moey doesnā€™t bother with silly tricks ā€” sheā€™s out here taking directional cues on a 30-foot leash like a working dog in a tiara. She can pivot left or right, hold a wait with distractions around, ignore barking dogs, and calmly walk past anything like a total lady.

And yes, she presses buttons. Talking buttons. When I say, ā€œShow me!ā€ ā€” she shows me. And when I stop petting her? She smacks my hand for more. As she should.

To the dog who makes every day feel like a gift ā€” happy birthday, my sweetest girl. You are the heart of Happy Dance, and the best decision I ever made. šŸ’—šŸ¾







Weā€™re heartbroken to say that services are cancelled today unless your pup absolutely needs a quick potty break. We hate...
07/28/2025

Weā€™re heartbroken to say that services are cancelled today unless your pup absolutely needs a quick potty break. We hate doing this, but itā€™s just not safe. Itā€™s too doggone hot!

Sarnia is currently in the middle of a record-breaking summer. With heat warnings in full effect and humidex values soaring above 35Ā°C, weā€™ve seen the hottest July in yearsā€”and August isnā€™t showing signs of cooling down either. Early mornings are already crossing 30Ā°C before 9am.

Hereā€™s why we take this seriously:
Dogs donā€™t sweat the way we do. They regulate temperature mostly through panting, which becomes ineffective in humid weather. When we ask dogs to focus, move, and train in high heat, weā€™re putting them at risk of heatstroke, paw pad burns, and even collapse. Flat-faced breeds, seniors, puppies, and high-energy dogs are especially vulnerable.

This absolutely crushes me. All I want to do is spend time with your dogs, especially those whoā€™ve been patiently waiting to begin training. Weā€™ve had to shift things earlier and earlier, but there are only so many 7am and 8am slots in a weekā€”and thatā€™s just not enough to serve everyone the way we want to.

To anyone whoā€™s been rescheduled due to this brutal heat, Iā€™m so sorry. This isnā€™t the summer we hoped for, but weā€™re doing our best to protect your dogs and make sure their training is set up for long-term successā€”not survival mode.

Stay cool and hug your pups for me. Weā€™ll be back out there as soon as itā€™s safe.

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Sarnia, ON

Telephone

+15193126711

Website

http://HavingFunStayingSafe.com/

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