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Specializing in reactivity and fearful dogs. 3 of Hounds Inc. is a Calgary based company. We are dedicated to the human-canine relationship.

Offering canine coaching. We strive to help you and your dog build a strong & balanced relationship. At 3 of Hounds we believe that no one training method works for all dogs – each human-canine team requires a different approach for success. By understanding your dog’s behavior, environment, and routine we will give you the tools to introduce and maintain good behavior, alter those unwanted behavi

ors, and provide a structure that makes both you and your canine companion thrive. Hannah has worked with dogs professionally since 2016 and is always working towards learning new methods and tools in dog training. She continues to develop a canine coaching program both in a group class setting and one on one to .help every human-canine team she can. Training is an ongoing process throughout your dog’s entire life. Dog’s are a commitment, build a respectful and trusting relationship. Hannah Daigle has been DogSafe(TM) certified (Canine First Aid/CPR), as well as a valid Calgary drivers licence for mobile services. Registered and Insured.

24/06/2025

💜Adopt Ash!💜

Ash is a 6-year-old Lab/Shepherd mix who’s been the heart of his family since he was a pup. With the arrival of a new baby, it’s become clear that Ash isn’t comfortable around young children, so we’re helping him find a new home, one without young kids or other pets, where he can truly thrive.

Ash is 65 lbs of goofy, soulful love. He’s smart, loyal, playful, and happiest when he’s swimming, hiking, or cuddled up watching movies. He’s leash and crate trained, has solid recall, and does great when left alone during the day. He’s also a great candidate for scent work or agility!

He loves off-leash walks in nature but isn’t suited for dog parks or busy dog-dense areas. Ash does have food allergies and needs a special diet and occasional ear drops, but he’s otherwise a healthy, happy guy with the biggest smile you’ve ever seen.

He truly adores people (grown-ups especially!) and deserves a calm, dog-free, kid-free home where he can be someone’s best friend. His current family loves him deeply and is committed to finding him a home that’s just right.

Please share or reach out if you think you might be the one for Ash 💜

17/06/2025

For past and current clients only!

Join us for a small group (max 6 dogs) Recall Workshop focused on building reliable recall skills in a wide open controlled space with real life distractions.

We'll cover:
⚡ Key foundations (name recognition, proximity games, and engagement)
⚡How to safely use long lines and Flexi leads
⚡ Strengthening your relationship through play, patterned games, and predictability
⚡Building a reward system that actually motivates your dog
⚡Discussion of e-collars layering (for those already trained with one, no first timers!)

This is a working session. Expect to move, learn, and practice. Whether you're starting fresh or want to clean up a messy recall.

📅 Aug 30th from 9am-11am
6️⃣ 6 working spots available
📍Country Club Pet Resort - Scentral Park

DM to claim your spot or for more info.

Let's make recall fun (and functional)!

12/06/2025

"My rescue dog won't play with me..."

It's more common than you think, especially in the first 6+ months.

For many dogs, play is a vulnerable behavior.
They need safety, trust, and freedom to express themselves before it shows up.

Swipe through for some tips to help your dog discover play at their own pace.

04/06/2025

A reminder that finding the right dog isn’t about moral superiority. It’s about making informed and responsible choices.

Adopting a rescue dog can be beautiful, but let’s be real, it’s not always the fairytale people sell you.

Not every rescue dog will suit every lifestyle, and that's okay. If you have specific needs, like energy level, temperament, size, or trainability. It’s completely valid to seek out a responsible breeder.

That doesn’t make you a bad person. It makes you someone who wants to do it right.

Also, getting a rescue dog is a bit like rolling the dice. Most of these dogs aren’t in the rescue long enough for the organization to really know them. Behaviors often show up after the honeymoon phase, once the dog has decompressed. That’s not your fault. It’s just the reality of trauma, stress, and unknown history.

And to adopters: working with a professional dog trainer before you adopt or shop can actually be invaluable. Trainers can help match you with a dog that fits your life, not just your heart.

Rescues, this part is for you... (I know many who don't do this! And I do support responsible rescues AND breeders). Stop guilt-tripping adopters. Stop blaming people when a dog is returned, surrendered, or doesn’t work out. Start doing better at matchmaking. This isn’t about pushing numbers. It's about setting everyone up for long-term success.

Do your homework. Ask the hard questions. Don’t get swept up in pressure or fear-mongering. The “right” dog is the one that fits your life and that you can show up for, rescue or not. 🖤

27/05/2025

Dog trainer burnout is real. And it’s not just about being tired.

It’s emotional fatigue. Compassion fatigue. The kind that builds slowly until your own dog lays across your chest, grounding you with their presence, and only then do you realize just how heavy you've been holding it all.

This work isn’t just about training dogs.
It’s about holding space for reactivity, fear, frustration, confusion, hope.
It’s about showing up for everyone else, even when we’ve left no space for ourselves.

To my clients: if I pause, if I seem quieter than usual, please know I’m still here, still pushing to give your dog my best. That pause isn’t because I don’t know what to do. It’s because I care enough to slow down and get it right.

To my fellow trainers: one burnout a year is one too many. Let’s stop wearing exhaustion like a badge. Let’s normalize rest, boundaries, and grace.

We give so much. And we deserve to receive it, too.

20/05/2025

Advocating for muzzled dogs means showing the full picture, not just the feel-good parts.

But let’s be real: some dogs wear muzzles because they’ve made unsafe choices in the past. Because without one, there’s a risk someone gets hurt. This makes them dogs who need management, structure, and realistic expectations. Ignoring that side of the story doesn’t help anyone. If we only paint it as sunshine and progress, we set people and their dogs up for failure.

The muzzle isn’t just for public comfort. It’s there for safety, accountability, and grace under pressure. It gives the dogs room to learn without fallout. It protects the handler, the dog, the stranger, the other dog at the end of the leash. It’s not a symbol of failure, it’s a symbol of responsibility.

So when we advocate for muzzle use, let’s do it with clarity, not sugar coating. Let’s show both sides: the joy of a dog excited to put theirs on and the serious role it plays in managing behavior.

That’s how we shift the narrative, with truth, not just positivity.

**Here's why Trunks is muzzle conditioned**

Trunks is muzzle conditioned because it gives us an extra layer of safety when he plays with his pals off leash or if we come across another dog he doesn't know while off leash. His muzzle helps prevent escalation when he gets overstimulated, and it’s been a huge part of teaching him to avoid confrontation altogether.

He hasn't landed a bite on another person or dog because I've been ahead of teaching him better choices. (He has redirected on me and my husband once before but we quickly addressed it).

One of the most important parts of his muzzle work? Making it fun. Trunks learned to do tricks with it on, so now he associates it with excitement and reward, not restriction.

And here’s the PSA: if you see a muzzled dog in public, don’t approach. Don’t assume they’re friendly. Some dogs in muzzles will bite, that’s literally why they’re wearing it. Others are in the middle of training, and your approach could wreck that progress. Respect the dog, respect the handler, and give space. That goes for all dogs, muzzle or not.

Normalize the muzzle. Train with intention. Safety is never a bad look.

12/02/2025

To go further into the social media slide:

Social media has pushed this idea that positive reinforcement (R+) and force-free training mean zero consequences, which just isn’t true. Skilled R+ trainers absolutely use consequences, just not physical corrections. But thanks to misleading viral posts, many people now believe that any form of boundary-setting is “mean” or unnecessary. This mindset leads to untrained, unruly dogs and frustrated owners who feel like they’ve “tried everything.”

Not saying all dog owners, and not saying all dog daycares, but the shift in responsible ownership is real. More entitlement, less structure, and way too many people expecting results without effort. Love your dog, but also lead your dog.

What do you think, have you noticed the change? 👀⬇️

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3 of Hounds Canine Services is a Calgary based company that provides canine services for your four legged pals, providing your dog plenty of exercise, socialization and affection while you are away. Our goal is to help eliminate destructive and anxious behaviours by providing a fun and social midday walk or visit to break up an otherwise long and lonely day. As a pack we’re constantly working on sit stays, down stays, and loose leash walking.

Hannah has worked with dogs professionally for four years, always working towards learning new methods and the science of canines and training. After starting her own dog walking business in 2016, she wanted to be able to help her clients and their dogs even more. Through learning about canine behaviour and training methods, she continues to develop a canine coaching program to help every dog and every human she can. When not working professionally Hannah works with her own dog, Raiden, on all aspects of training. Training is an ongoing process for your dog’s entire life.

It is the mission of 3 of Hounds Canine Services to be an ideal way for the busy dog owner to provide their dogs the exercise and mental stimulation they need to be healthy, happy, and easy to live with. In order to keep the dogs in our care safe and having a great time we are certified in canine first aid.

Through our Canine Coaching services, we strive to find the style of training suited for you and for your dog. It’s about balance and having a proper communication with your four legged friend, focusing on the relationship between human and canine.