Minety · Malmesbury · Wiltshire
Countryside care,
properly done.
Walking, daycare and home boarding — run personally by Soph in a quiet corner of Wiltshire. Small numbers, lots of fuss, proper countryside walks.
boarding · walking · daycare
Hi, I'm Soph →
What Soph offers
Small, unhurried, and done properly.
From an hour on the lead to a week away — every service is built around one dog at a time, not a pack rota.
Walking & Cani-X
Group, 1-to-1 and weekend walks. Plus Cani-X for runners — dog, harness, bungee line, and off we go.
Home boarding & daycare
Your dog stays in our home as part of the family — no kennels, no cages, just sofa space, long walks and their own routine.
Pop-ins & house sitting
Drop-ins for dogs, cats, hamsters, chickens, horses. Or overnight house-sitting when you're away.
Wedding & event chaperone
Your dog is part of your family — and part of your wedding. Soph brings them to the ceremony, stays for the photos, and takes them home before the disco.
Meet the running dog lady
Hi, I'm Soph.
I live in Minety with my partner Richard, our four dogs and an unusually patient cat. I've lived and worked with animals all my life, and in 2022 I took a course in dog grooming and started this business.
Happy animals are my passion. From walking and boarding to grooming and cuddles, your pet will be loved and well looked after — as if they were my own.
— Soph x
Real words from real families
With over 25 5★ reviews.
Having only ever used a kennel before, I was nervous about a 10-day board — then I found We Are Happy Dogs. My cocker was loved and nurtured and so happy. I cannot recommend it enough.
Vanessa · 5★ reviewSoph is fantastic with our two girls — they've been going for over a year. Our GSP has high energy needs, our labrador is more content to snooze, and Soph caters brilliantly for both. 5★ peace of mind.
Mel Cooke · 5★ reviewAmazing with our nervous little dachshund. She's treated like a literal princess and loves her walks so much. We didn't have success with another dog walker, so it's such a relief to have found We Are Happy Dogs.
Nicola Eagleton · 5★ reviewSome of our happy dogs
A working scrapbook.
Every dog that's stayed with us, walked with us, or stopped by for a fuss. Updated weekly — new faces always welcome.
Ready when you are
Book a walk, visit or stay in about two minutes.
Pick the service, pick a date. Soph confirms by email with pricing and bank details — no card fees, no fuss.
WhatsApp welcome · Reply within a few hours during the day