Happy Hounds Dog Training

14/06/2025

New blog post: 12 Must-Know Tips to Keep Hiking With Your Dog Fun and Safe!

If you want to keep hiking with your dog both fun and safe, remember these 12 important tips for hiking with a dog

13/06/2025

I hope this video is helpful AND funny 😂

As an avid hiker and a dog trainer, one of my favourite things to do is go hiking with my dog Neirah. In the last decade, we've gone on hundreds of hikes together, including some overnight trips and many intense full-day hikes up steep mountains.

Hiking with your dog is fantastic exercise, it's a great bonding experience, and it's really fun.
However, taking your dog for a hike is much different than going on a simple neighbourhood walk. If you want hiking with your dog to be both fun and safe, it requires a bit more thought and a bit more planning.

We went to the mountains for a couple days to celebrate Neirah's 11th birthday, so I thought it'd be fun to bring you along on some of our current and past adventures while I shared some of my best tips for hiking with your dog.

I’ve included some personal stories of mishaps and some of the bloopers for extra fun 😂

Watch it here:

🐾 STEP-BY-STEP TRAINING PROGRAMS BY HAPPY HOUNDS:View all training programs: https://happyhoundsdogtraining.ca/trainingguidesStop Chasing: A Step-By-Step Gu...

12/06/2025

I need your help! Two minutes of your time makes a big difference. 🙏

While I’m typically the person offering help, this time I’m asking for yours!

It’s been about a week since I announced my book “Stop Chasing”. (Which Amazon currently has on sale! https://a.co/d/1CnAdPW). I’ve been blow away by some of the comments and reviews it’s gotten so far 😊

As a small one-person business, I don’t have a budget or team for advertising or marketing. Instead, I heavily rely on reviews and word-of-mouth testimonials to help raise awareness about my content (free and paid!).

If you’ve purchased and enjoyed my prey drive guide (digital or print), I would be SO grateful if you took a couple minutes to leave a kind review on Amazon. I’ll explain how below (I’ve also included screenshots)👇

💻 If you purchased the digital version, here’s how you leave an Amazon review:

1. Go to the Amazon homepage in your country. Type in my book name (Stop Chasing: A Step-By-Step Guide to Solving Dog Prey Drive) and hit search.

2. Click on my book to load the product page. Then scroll mid-way down the screen...

3. You’ll see a customer reviews section. Simply click “Write a customer review” and fill out the form that comes up. Thank you so much!

📚If you purchased the print book, here’s how you leave an Amazon review:

1. Go to Amazon homepage in your country. On the upper right corner you should see a “Returns & Orders” tab. Click that!

2. In your order history, find my book. You should see a tab that says “Write a product review”. Click that!

1. A reviews page should appear. Simply fill that out and click submit. Thank you so much!

My goal with Happy Hounds (and why I spend so much time creating content) is to improve as many dog & human lives as possible through kind, effective dog training. Your support in helping others find my work REALLY helps. Thank you so, so much!

➡️You can check out the digital version of my book here: https://happyhoundsdogtraining.shop/products/dog-prey-drive-how-to-stop-animal-chasing-with-force-free-methods
➡️And print version here: https://a.co/d/91VDzKp

11/06/2025

I'm often asked what gear I use with my own dog Neirah and recommend to clients. I spent time this week updating my "favourite items" page and thought I'd share it here! https://happyhoundsdogtraining.ca/shop

(I do my own web design and am certainly not an expert at it, so if you notice any issues with the page please let me know 😊)

07/06/2025

I PUBLISHED A BOOK!! 🎉 I am so excited to share that my book “Stop Chasing: A Step-By-Step Guide to Solving Dog Prey Drive” is now available.

Printed in premium colour, this is a complete training program explained in text, photos, and linked video tutorials.

It’s currently available on Amazon, with more retailers coming soon. Here are a few links if you want to check it out:
com https://a.co/d/8GHuUXBca https://a.co/d/aCNQ1xwuk https://amzn.eu/d/ceAIXLx

Or you can go to the Amazon in your location and search “Stop Chasing: A Step-By-Step Guide to Solving Dog Prey Drive”. My book should come up!

As always, thank you so much for your support! I hope you love this guide 😊

06/06/2025

How to STOP Animal Chasing: 3-Step Dog Prey Drive Training Tutorial

Your dog isn’t being bad when they chase animals — prey drive is a dog’s natural instinct. However, in today’s world, unwanted chasing can be dangerous and frustrating. My own dog Neirah was a complete menace with animals when she was younger. This is the training solution I came up with! It worked with her, and now with numerous clients.

This tutorial shows my fun, rewards-based solution for dog prey drive. If you’re struggling with animal chasing I hope it helps you too!

How to STOP Animal Chasing: 3-Step Dog Prey Drive Training

🐾 STEP-BY-STEP TRAINING PROGRAMS BY HAPPY HOUNDS:View all training programs: https://happyhoundsdogtraining.ca/trainingguidesStop Chasing: A Step-By-Step Gu...

30/05/2025

I was REALLY hoping to have an exciting announcement today.....

buuuut it's going to take a little extra time! 😭

There have been a couple unexpected hiccups, including heavily injuring my shoulder (which is making computer work much more challenging).

I’ve been working on some exciting video projects for you AND something else I cannot wait to share about!! 😉😁

More info to come… Hopefully by next Friday!

22/05/2025

🙋‍♀️FREE online leash training conference👇
I want to let you know about an exciting event happening in June: The Perfectly Relaxed Walks Summit

Walks with your dog are about so much more than just loose leash walking or heel (although that's a great start!). They’re about creating memories, enjoying adventures, and building a bond that lasts a lifetime.

🐕 If you’ve ever dreamed of taking your dog to the beach, hiking trails, or even just a peaceful stroll in your neighbourhood without the stress of pulling, barking, or lunging—this event is for you.

📅 Fellow dog trainer Amanda VanTassel of No Hassle Dog Training is hosting the Perfectly Relaxed Walks Summit online from June 2–11! I was so excited to be asked to volunteer as a guest speaker at this amazing event. You'll also hear from huge names in the dog training industry such as Kim Brophey and Simone Mueller. With expert tips from 20 dog professionals you'll learn how to transform your walks into something truly magical.

👉 Sign up for the free event here: https://summit.perfectly-relaxed-walks.ca/StephanieR

02/05/2025

Tips For Successful Leash Training in An Unpredictable World

You've probably heard the phrase "Set your dog up for success” when it comes to leash training, but what does that ACTUALLY mean?

In real life we step out the front door into an unpredictable world full of squirrels, barking dogs, noisy vehicles, and who knows what else.

How can you set up successful leash training when you can’t control what the world throws at you on walks?

In this interview with Amanda, I share my go-to tips for successful leash training in a large, busy city. I think you’ll find a lot of practical, easy tips for improving walks with your dog:

🙋‍♀️👀 https://youtu.be/zplm3kQvW8Y/playlist?list=PLiUh57UCWpFETiFT-EAa6pqZ_plP6tRDK

This interview is part of a FREE online event called the “Perfectly Relaxed Walks” summit that features many speakers sharing their best leash training tips. I highly encourage you to also check that out here: https://summit.perfectly-relaxed-walks.ca/StephanieR

🐾 MORE FREE TIPS: • Complete Leash Training Guide. Grab the email freebie here: https://happyhounds.myflodesk.com/leashtraining • My Favourite Leash Rea...

25/04/2025

Do you wish that your dog would pay more attention to you on walks instead of everything else around them? I want to give you a quick tip that will transform your dog walks.
It takes only 2 seconds, and it works so well! I'm going to show you how it helped transform my client Louie’s leash walks. Watch the 3 minute video on Youtube here:

►COMPLETE DOG TRAINING SOLUTIONS: •❓🤨 STRUGGLING WITH LEASH TRAINING? 👇 ✅ 6 Weeks to Dream Walks: Step-By-Step Leash Training Program: https://happyh...

12/04/2025

Struggling with leash reactivity?

I created a free resource that teaches you my FAVOURITE training exercise for leash reactivity.

I explain the training process in text, diagrams, and a linked video tutorial!

You can grab that free resource here 👉 https://happyhounds.myflodesk.com/reactivitytraining

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11/04/2025

Reactivity and leash training 👉 I've received so many amazing comments letting me know how helpful Louie's reactivity and leash training Youtube series has been.

I spent about a month working and filming with Louie, making huge progress, and was sharing those step-by-step training sessions with you. But then, suddenly, I just stopped posting his videos…

I've since received many comments asking if his series is over. I want to give you a quick update about why I stopped sharing Louie's videos, how he's doing now, and why you'll be seeing a lot more of him this year 😊

COMPLETE DOG TRAINING SOLUTIONS: •❓🤨 STRUGGLING WITH LEASH TRAINING? 👇 ✅ 6 Weeks to Dream Walks: Step-By-Step Leash Training Program: https://happyho...