The Profound Hound, LLC

10/30/2025

First Monday of the month = Conformation Drop-In!!

Monday, 11/3rd, 8-9pm, $15/handler

10/27/2025

CHEWS I DO RECOMMEND:

**with the exception of lam ears we always try to buy proteins sourced in the US (not just packaged, in the US) for safety & health reasons

LAMB EARS:
easily digestible & lower fat than pig ears, so little risk of “rich food soft poos” or greasy contact mess

PORKY SLICES & PIG EARS:
easily digestible, but the richness may cause soft poops if given a large portion or given frequently
the slices offer smaller portion sizes

BULLY STICKS:
easily digestible, but a little rich
Sticks for larger or adult dogs, smaller sticks or pieces for appropriate puppy or small dog portions
suggest the “low odor” option

CHICKEN FEET:
full of healthy collagen
dehydrating at low temps make them safe (unlike bones from a roasted chicken carcass)
I get them raw & dehydrate our own!

SHANK BONES:
tibia bones have more cartilage attached than femurs & don’t have the hip, ball joint attached
-while lower risk of tooth fractures than a femur bone, these are still timed or supervised chews in our house
When the end of the bone starts going in the back of the mouth with molars grinding (vs a more shearing type of gnawing), these bones go in the garbage

KNEE CAPS:
lots of cartilage (yummy & nutritious), smaller circumference & not as rock hard as femur, hip ball joints make them safer
-like shank bones, these are timed or supervised chews in our house

CANOE CUT MARROW BONES:
not coin cut or whole shank cut
freeze first for longer dog enjoyment & less greasy, contact mess
— in our house, these are timed or supervised chews
When the marrow is gone, the bones go in the garbage to prevent tooth fractures

ELK ANTLERS SELECTED FOR SMOOTHNESS & CANOE CUT:
only purchase in person to make sure you can select ones without a lot of ridges or grooving to prevent tooth fractures

10/27/2025

I frequently get asked about “safe” dog chews & what to do with the frustratingly vague precaution from manufacturers for sizing & supervision.

*** CHEWS I DO NOT RECOMMEND ***
(I’ll do a separate post for chews I do recommend)

* RAWHIDE of any kind or shape:
although technically digestible, they aren’t easily digestible
when wet they become a gooey, gluey mass
RISK - GI impaction or vomiting

* FEMUR bones:
the femur is the strongest bone in the mammal body
RISK - Tooth fractures, especially molar slab fractures

* SHANK OR COIN CUT MARROW BONES:
the coin/circle cut easily gets caught on lower jaws
if shank cut, dogs gnaw harder than normal to get out the marrow
- I do give our dogs marrow bones, but only specific cuts (see post on recommended chews)
RISK - Tooth fractures, jaw injury

*ELK ANTLERS:
some antlers have deep ridges and grooving
if uncut, dogs gnaw harder than normal to get to the inside
- I do give our dogs elk antlers, but only when I can buy them in person to select specific kinds
RISK - Tooth fractures

10/27/2025

Whether it’s competing in the ring or being their most polite family member, good to remember this!!!

10/26/2025

Round of applause for these teams earning their AKC Canines Good Citizen (CGC) titles!!
Effective training takes persistence AND patience.
So proud of their efforts & successes 🥳🤩

Dash & Kim Swopes
Scooby & Brian Martin
Bailey & Hannah Crews

10/26/2025

Congrats to these new AKC Star Puppy Graduates!!

Maggie & Kathy Perry
Magnolia & Taryn Jones

10/23/2025

Why I love chlorhexidine shampoo!!

Uncle Pacino had been shedding like crazy lately. Simple brushing just wasn’t making a dent.
Into the shower for bathing with chlorhexidine….
Not only is it great for getting out dead, under coat, it’s also good for mild skin irritations whether fungal or bacterial.

You do have to use generously & lather down into the skin (not just the fur). I use our “Hands On” grooming gloves to lather it in thoroughly. It needs to be in contact with skin for @ 5-10 minutes for best results. IE have a large tub of treats, lick mat or a helper to hold a kong to keep dog entertained 😉
And yes, all that dead fur is JUST from Pacino!!

10/23/2025

Tried to get a side by side photo comparison to demonstrate why a dremel is preferred over clippers for trimming nails….
Paw on the left done by clippers
Paw on the right done by dremel

Dremel nails are much shorter & smoother

10/16/2025

Calendar for next class session starting the first week of November is updated & ready for registration!

Tuesdays, 7:30-8:30pm November 4th - December 2nd Sign Up Now!

10/14/2025

Some of the most dangerous things for dogs in your house….

Not picking on “Extra” brand of gum, but Xylitol.
Xylitol sweetener is in most chewing gum, candy & even some peanut butter.
Even in small doses it can be lethally toxic to dogs.

Silica, dry desiccant packets in packaging for many product. Be very careful to not let those packets fall on the floor.

Button type batteries of any variety are easily consumed, but not easily “passed” by dogs. The highly corrosive chemicals can cause a lot of GI damage in a short period of time.

10/14/2025

Grooming Tools & Products we like!!

10/02/2025

Conformation Drop In Monday, 10/6, 8-9pm

$15/handler, all ages & skill level welcome!
Onsite, climate controlled crating available