About us

More than just dog people.

Helping dogs live happier, calmer and more fulfilled lives through connection, understanding and care that puts welfare before profit.

At Happy Paws Waggy Tails, we believe every dog deserves to be understood as an individual.

Whether we're providing day care, training, walks or in-home care, our goal is always the same:

To help dogs and their people enjoy life together a little more.

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How it all Started

One dog at a time.

Happy Paws Waggy Tails began in December 2021 as a one-person dog walking business.

At the time, there weren't many options for dogs who:

🐾 Found busy dog parks overwhelming.

🐾 Needed a little extra understanding.

🐾 Benefited from individual care rather than large groups.

What started with a handful of walks quickly grew into something much bigger.

Because the truth is, every dog deserves care that meets them where they're at.

Today, Happy Paws Waggy Tails has grown into a team of passionate dog professionals providing day care, training, walks, transport and in-home care to families across Melbourne.

But one thing hasn't changed:

Every dog is still treated as an individual.

What Makes Us Different?

Connection over chaos. Dogs before numbers.

These aren't just words on our website.

They're the values that guide every decision we make.

We believe:

🐾 Rest is just as important as play.

🐾 Small details matter.

🐾 Every dog deserves to feel safe and understood.

🐾 There is no one-size-fits-all approach to dog care.

🐾 Building relationships is more important than simply keeping dogs busy.

🐾 Quality interactions matter more than quantity.

Because every dog deserves more than being another booking on a spreadsheet.

They're family.

Proudly Part of the Community

We're incredibly proud to support:

🐾 Labrador Rescue Victoria's foster carers and adopters.

🐾 Victoria University placements.

🐾 Greenwood Academy students.

🐾 Moonee Valley City Council programs.

🐾 The Flemington Traders Multicultural Festival.

🐾 Employment opportunities for people with lived experience, disability and members of the LGBTIQA+ community.

Because community matters just as much as dogs.