Team

Animal behaviour has fascinated Steven since childhood — from a local Nature Club at age ten to his professional career today. That lens on what dogs need is the foundation of One Happy Hound: understand, respect and guide in group, at their pace.

He built international experience early. In 2007 he volunteered at one of Spain's largest dog shelters (600 dogs), focusing on rehabilitating abused and neglected greyhounds and galgos. In 2008 he worked at a wildlife rescue in Phetchaburi, Thailand.

In 2012 he spent 3.5 years in California's Bay Area, where dog behaviour became his profession. He worked daily with different dog groups and coached behaviour training at owners' homes — individually and in group. Positive reinforcement has been central ever since.

He has organised 2000+ adventurous group day trips at home and abroad. For seven years he has been building One Happy Hound in Belgium: a fixed team of walkers and group formulas growing across Flanders.

I'm Levi. After 15 years in professional kitchens — discipline, teamwork and long days — it was time to follow my heart. That's how I joined One Happy Hound, driven by a lifelong passion for dogs.

I grew up among dogs and cats. As a chef I had two Border Collies and spent hours in the woods before and after shifts — often with extra neighbourhood dogs tagging along. I was already a dog walker without realising it.

Today I share my life with Waiko, an Australian Shepherd who is pure joy. He reminds me every day why I do this: dogs that can run, sniff and play in nature are happy dogs.

The kitchen taught me to plan, stay calm and keep going — skills that help with an enthusiastic group of dogs. Off duty you'll find me on the football pitch or outdoors.