Happy Tails Dog Training - Garden Route

20/08/2026

Thank You ❤️

From the bottom of my heart, thank you to everyone who voted for me as Best of Oudtshoorn. 🏆❤️
This recognition means so much to me, not simply because of the title, but because it comes from the people and dogs I have had the privilege of working with.
Every client who trusted me with their dog, every person who recommended me, and every supporter who took the time to vote has played a part in this. I am incredibly grateful.
Thank you for believing in what I do and for allowing me to do what I love every day — helping people and their dogs understand each other better. 🐾❤️
Petra - Happy Tails Dog Training

🎉 Drum roll, please! The Best of Oudtshoorn & Klein Karoo winners are here! 🥳

Once again, our communities have spoken – and what a privilege it is to share the results of the 2026 Best of Oudtshoorn & Klein Karoo Readers’ Choice Awards!

On behalf of Group Editors, we would like to extend our sincere thanks to every reader who took the time to nominate, vote for and champion the businesses, people and places that make our region so special. ❤️

Read the online feature here: https://tinyurl.com/2nkzwnat

12/08/2026

Congratulations to Anique and Max for completing our Puppy Life Skills course. This was a journey of exploring a pup's personality and capabilities and safely introducing him to the human world. I look forward to working with you again🐾🐾

04/08/2026

We congratulate Chatell Rheeder with Labbie Lana for graduating from our Puppy Life Skills course. Well done! Lana can now focus on her mom, walk politely on leash, come when called, leave forbidden fruit (childrens toys) and (with effort😉) relax on her blanket. Keep it up - training never ends🐕🐾

22/06/2026

Congratulations Tanya and Sandra with little Ruby, for completing our Life Skills and Foundation course. Pity that Ruby was so camera shy this morning, her little face is too cute🐾🐾📸

18/06/2026

🐾 Please Vote for Happy Tails Dog Training! 🐾

If Happy Tails has ever helped you and your dog, we'd be incredibly grateful for your vote in the Best of Oudtshoorn & Klein Karoo Awards.

👉 Vote here:
https://www.bestofsouthafrica.co.za/oudtshoorn/boo-voting-category-pets/

Why vote for us?

🐶 Positive, force-free training
🐶 Professional behaviour support
🐶 Qualified instructors with decades of experience
🐶 Puppy, obedience, CGC and therapy dog training
🐶 Personalised attention for every dog-and-owner team

Over the years, our greatest reward has been hearing how training has strengthened the bond between dogs and their families. Clients tell us that they understand their dogs better, communicate more effectively, and enjoy a happier life together. From helping nervous puppies gain confidence to transforming challenging behaviours, we are passionate about helping people and dogs build relationships based on trust, understanding and teamwork.

Every vote counts and your support means the world to us. Thank you for being part of the Happy Tails family and for trusting us with your beloved dogs. ❤️🐾

Petra, Tanja & the Happy Tails Team

Vote for your favourite vets, pet shops, groomers and pet-related services in Oudtshoorn & Klein Karoo in Best of Oudtshoorn & Klein Karoo.

09/04/2026

We congratulate Mia with Pippie and Sophia with Simson for successfully completing our Puppy Life Skills class. You came a long way and your pups are awesome

27/03/2026

What a great team: Deon and Eli with gorgeous Lab Sebastian. I love teaching clients who want to learn and create a great life for their pups. You go guys, well done🎉🎉🐕

02/03/2026

And another 2 successful graduates from our puppy school: Ridgeback Coco and Jack Russell lady Lilly completed our Puppy Life Skills course and their guardians have the tools to raise pups with good manners. Well done!!

04/02/2026

Baie geluk Karen with Shona, Madelein with Nina and Neels with Nola on graduating from puppy class. I wish had posted on your first lesson to compare with NOW: you have come a long way and your efforts show in your pups. Hope to see you soon in the Teenager class

02/02/2026

3 Places open again Tuesday 10th February 2026 at 17h00 - don't miss out!!!!