Happy Hounds Hexham

17/08/2025

Happy 1 Year old aToryn!

I have no idea where the time has gone. You certainly keep up on our toes, little girl.
She is the fastest, most driven dog ive had yet!
Also the most intense cuddler, she loves you fiercely.

Not bad bone in her, just some naughty ones.
A little lifeguard in the making. I hope we can continue to keep up with you x x

15/08/2025

What do you see?
On those odd occasions when you see a dog and their handler.
What makes you think "that's a well-behaved dog" or "dont they look good"
If you think about it more, what are those dogs and people doing?

What makes it look so nice?

For me, it's those dogs that look happy.

They are enjoying the task and doing well. The owners will also be happy to be hanging out with their dogs.
The lead is loose, and movement together is well practised.
The dog will look to their handler for guidance if their something tricky. They deal with it together.

If you want to build a happy, content and attentive dog it from giving them what they need while teaching them what you would from them.
Your team, a team, takes a while to build. But when you get it, it's one of the best feelings in the world.

12/08/2025

Link to book - please with your new pup owner, friends, and family

https://www.dogtraininghexham.com/social-walks-and-hikes

12/08/2025

The Tiny Detail That Could Transform Your Dog’s Behaviour
🐾 Tried dog training before… but nothing’s changed?

You’re not doing anything “wrong” — the problem might be in the tiny details most people (and many trainers) miss.
I specialise in spotting the micro-handling from you and the subtle body language from your dog that can quietly hold back progress — even after months of effort.

Small changes in the way you handle the lead, move your body, or time a command can make a huge difference.

Book a discovery call and lets have a chat.

08/08/2025

Welcome to Happy Hounds
We’ve put together a quick guide to help you pick the perfect training service for your dog. Just scroll through the images in this post and match your pup’s personality or training challenge to the right plan. We’re here to make your training journey fun and successful—let’s get started!

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***current discount on our 3 month pup plan

24/07/2025

Puppy Social Mini Walk - 16th August

Sat, Aug 16 Corbridge Dog Field

21/07/2025

Willow and M***a!

When i first heard about Willow from her new owner, we had a long chat about dogs with reactivity. Willow had just come into this home, and behaviour was so extreme her owner wasn't sure this was the right thing for her.
After a couple of weeks, she decided to be in it for the long haul and help Willow through her journey.

Wow, what progress they made quickly. Yes, Willow is very suspicious, but with good handling, training, love, and patience, they are well on their way. They are confidently walking the park seeing dogs and working through it. Slowly and steadily, Willow is managing more and more.

Then their is M***a, who did her thing as usual. Helping be that dog to show others its ok and respectfully help them through hard times. To see other dogs together and see it's ok.

M***a, my once very reactive dog, regularly helps others know it's ok ❤️

There is currently space for more cases like this. If you need help with your dogs behaviour, just get in touch for a chat.

19/07/2025

Self entertainment.
Outside of the walks, the play, the sleep and the training.

What are your dogs doing?

Jumping on the counter?
Stealing clothes or food?
Raiding the bin
Maybe digging up the garden?

This is a good time to give them something to chew instead of getting upto no good.
Here, M***a and Toryn have a hoof and an ankler on the go. They already have had a tripe stick each today.
They always have access to something to have a good chew on.
No matter how old they are, this is important.
Chewing is relaxing for a dog, helps to settle their brain.

Toryn also watches the telly. As she is special like that

19/07/2025

15/07/2025

One behaviour many reasons

Your legs.
Their friends.
Even your best cushion! 🫠
Where do you even start with this?
Well...it all depends why and when this behaviour is shown.
Some dogs do this when they just don't know what else to do!
Others may be looking for attention....either from us or a dog they want to interact with.

It might look "embarrassing" but it is natural and a way for dogs to release some energy, regulate their stress or they can even do this because they are so frustrated.
Some just don't know what on earth to do in a social situation and suddenly show this behaviour.

Look a bit deeper as to why this could be happening.
That is always key ...so an appropriate solution can be found.

It is natural.
It's normal.

It just may not always be appropriate.

05/07/2025

In a former life, i was a falconer (my first real job)
I did this on and off for about 10 years.
This included teaching people how to handle and fly birds of prey. Teach about skills, types and behaviour.
Going for walks with one of the hawks following us.
This picure is a classic where my boy Straun would land on my shoulder in a way of asking for food. He was not meant to land there (not great for the clients).

But like a dog jumping up it got a reaction out of me, so if I ignored him too long, this is what he would do.
How did I fix it?
Reinforced him more for landing in the right place by offering mine or my clients gloved hand. Feeding chicken as a reward for doing the right job.
Which in turn phased out the need to land on my shoulder.

Behaviour problems sneak up on us, we have to see how we are reacting to it and adjust to help our dog / bird do it the way we would prefer that works for them and for us. Then we are both winning.

20/06/2025

Lovely Review from Ann

"Jenny is brilliant!
We had a nervous and highly strung sheltie puppy who was rapidly becoming reactive to traffic when we contacted Happy Hounds. Jenny spent time with us pointing out key signs in our puppy's body language, demonstrating training exercises for us to practice and giving us key tips on how to help our puppy during stressful situations.
Our puppy is now one and is a much calmer, fun and obedient dog. We couldn't have done this without Jenny's help and I wholeheartedly recommend her!"