Welcome to HAPPY BUDDY

Where dogs find their Pack, and owners find Peace.

Donate after the Wildfires

The recent wildfires in the South West Algarve swept through our land with devastating force, but thankfully Svenja, all the 25 dogs, 2 horses, and all volunteers were safe. Still, the flames took a lot: our car, solar system and most of our beautiful trees, including the cork oaks that provided both shade and income.

Now, the real work begins. We need to regenerate the land so it can heal, breathe, and thrive again. Your donation means the world: we’re raising funds for a new car and a solar setup for the safe green home for Svenja her animals, and the Happy Buddy community.

The fire took our trees, but not our spirit.

👉 Donate today!

“We are all souls, just in different buddies”

DOG SITTING, TRAINING, REHABILITATION & RESCUE.

Located in the Algarve, Portugal

Welcome to Happy Buddy, a trusted retreat where dogs and their humans find peace, understanding, and connection. Whether it's training, rehabilitation, or simply a place for your dog to play, stay and relax, we offer a safe, spacious environment where dogs can be themselves, surrounded by nature and our loving pack. Our goal is to help you and your dog build a stronger bond through trust, empathy, and expert care—because a happy buddy means a happy life!

“We are all souls, just in different buddies”

DOG SITTING, TRAINING, REHABILITATION & RESCUE.

Located in the Algarve, Portugal

Welcome to Happy Buddy, a trusted retreat where dogs and their humans find peace, understanding, and connection. Whether it's training, rehabilitation, or simply a place for your dog to play, stay and relax, we offer a safe, spacious environment where dogs can be themselves, surrounded by nature and our loving pack. Our goal is to help you and your dog build a stronger bond through trust, empathy, and expert care—because a happy buddy means a happy life!

Testimonials

  • ...We got to know Svenja before on her dog walks and immediately had the trust to leave our dogs with her. A real dog person with a big heart and a really good hand for the dogs - totally recommend!

  • ...Everything she does is for her animals. You can see and feel that there is pure love and she has such a special bonding to those souls. She also connected me with my new best friend Aloha. A dog she rescued. And now instead of suffering on a blank stone Terrasse she could enjoy the rest of her life. I also was a part when a Svenja connected another dog with the best forever home he could wish for. Svenja has a special feeling and can find you the dog which fits best to you. 
    I just can recommend volunteering there or when you need dog training Svenja is the right person. And if you are looking for a dog she can she can connect you with your soul dog. 

  • ...I visited Svenja as a guest in 2023 and after just a few minutes I was overwhelmed by Svenja's attitude towards the animals. You immediately realise that Svenja puts her heart and soul into giving animals that have experienced so many bad things in their lives a healing home. Both the dogs and the horses can roam freely all day on a huge property. They are completely cared for and loved. Svenja's entire everyday life is dedicated to the welfare of the animals. She shares everything she has. As a guest or volunteer, you are also given a very warm welcome and immediately feel at home. 

    I stayed with Svenja again in 2024 and immediately felt like I had come home. Svenja helped me find my dog Buddy. Buddy had spent many years in an animal shelter and was barely socialised. He was described there as not being compatible with other dogs. Svenja brought Buddy to her yard and after just a few hours Buddy was as good as new. Thanks to Svenja and her pack, Buddy quickly gained confidence and, with lots of great advice from Svenja, I can now go into every dog encounter with Buddy in a relaxed and problem-free manner. I'm already looking forward to seeing Svenja and her pack again.

  • ...Living within the pack of Svenja's dogs, is such a good experience for him where he learns to interact within the pack and really builds his confidence. He comes back full of life and I think misses all his friends for a bit! I trust Svenja’s natural process and experience, she has a wonderful way with animals and is 100% focused on their wellbeing and speaks their language. I recommend Happy Buddy to anyone looking for a non-traditional kennel experience, where the dogs can run free, play, live in nature and reconnect with their pack DNA.” — Nathan B.

  • ...Sometimes we even check her in while being at home, just to give her some playtime and action with all the other dogs. Best dog “hotel” we’ve ever seen, here and in Germany.

  • ...Our dogs are always happy when we take them, they love being free and sharing moments with their dog friends! Happy Buddy is a happy place for dogs and for us humans too!

  • ...Thank you Svenja for giving us the tools to teach our dog successfully! Highly recommended dog therapist.

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