V3 Gun Dogs & Canine Academy

08/30/2025

🐾 Give Your Dog a Job: Teach Them to Track!

📸 K9 Drogo, going to a local agency through 🐾

Dogs were born to work, and one of the best outlets is tracking—using their nose to follow a scent trail.

✅ Builds confidence
✅ Burns mental energy
✅ Prevents boredom & bad habits
✅ Strengthens your bond

👉 Start simple: lay a short trail with a favorite toy or treat. Reward big when they find it!

A fulfilled dog is a balanced dog—give them purpose, and watch them thrive. 💪🐕

08/30/2025

Unleash Your Dog's Potential - Join Our Exciting Group Class! Get ready to elevate your skills and bond with your furry friend in stimulating environments. Don’t miss out on this opportunity to learn, grow, and have fun together! Sign up today!

Check out our event on Tuesday, Sep 16, 2025.

Click here for event details from V3 Canine Academy!

08/28/2025

🚨 New Course Alert! 🚨

V3 Canine Academy is now offering our Intermediate Obedience Group Course 🐾

📅 Starting Tuesday, September 16th, 2025
🕕 Every Tuesday @ 6pm
📍 V3 Canine Academy

This 6-week program is perfect for dogs who have completed basic obedience and are ready to take their training to the next level.

✨ Details:
✔️ 6 group sessions (1 hour each)
✔️ Limited to 10 slots only
✔️ $300 per dog/handler

Don’t miss your chance to strengthen your dog’s skills in a fun, structured group setting!

📞 Call/Text: 860-573-9363
📧 [email protected]

08/27/2025

Good friend and long time client came by with his new field buddy, Gray, for his first bird introduction. Going to be a great addition with your other Griffon, Rip.

08/27/2025

Register Below!

Spots are limited

https://form.jotform.com/252217739659166

🐾 Calling All Pointer & Retriever Owners! 🐾

Join Human, Speak Dog, LLC as they host V3 Gun Dogs & Canine Academy for a Beginner/Novice Bird Dog Training Workshop in Northern Vermont! 🎯

📅 Date: Saturday, September 6, 2025
⏰ Time: 8:30 AM
📍 Location: 1035 Polly Hubbard Rd, Georgia, VT 05478

💥 Hands-on training for Pointers & Retrievers
💥 Working & Audit spots available
💥 Live birds will be provided

Whether you’re starting fresh or building skills, this is your chance to work with top trainers and take your dog’s abilities to the next level! 🦆🐕

📞 Contact: Annette Smith – 802-999-3167
📧 Email: [email protected]

08/27/2025

Raven, the dog that taught the beginnings of bird doggin’ and gave her the itch to trial. She’s gona look good this year. Can’t wait for the trial season to start.

08/26/2025

Elsa out in public with working through her public stimulation issues. Elsa has a big heart and loves people but sometimes a little too much and gets overly excited.

08/26/2025

We saved another one!

Helping out our local rescues and veterans always brings a smile to our faces.

Looking forward to working with Moose and Chris!

Once in a while an adoption is so incredibly special to our rescue that the dog gets their very own social post. Today is Moose Monday.

Moose was with us for 8 months and was in our kennels most of that time - loved and cared for by a small but mighty team of volunteers who understood his specific needs, loved him, and advocated for him. Moose had 708 kennel shifts before he was adopted and his small army made sure he was never forgotten.

Dogs like Moose need a special adopter and boy did this guy just hit the jackpot. His adopter - a Veteran - specifically asked for a dog that wasn’t easy or perfect but one that needed him as much as he needed a dog.

Moose worked so hard to be the best boy he could be and Team Moose, together with V3 Gun Dogs & Canine Academy, helped give him the skills he needed to be a successful family member. A special shoutout to Cass and Jenn who never failed this special dog.

Moosey boy - keep making us proud and be the best family member for your new mom and dad. We are so very thankful to give you your happily ever after.

08/26/2025

🚨 Registration is NOW OPEN! 🚨

We’re excited to announce our 3rd, Tier 1 Fundamental Decoy Course 🐕💪 happening September 8-10 at V3 Gun Dogs & Canine Academy in Willimantic, CT.

This course will cover everything from decoy fundamentals, equipment mastery, and catching K9s, to building drive and fitness for decoy work.

⚠️ Limited spots are available – don’t wait! Reach out today to reserve your place:
📩 [email protected]
📞 860-573-9363

08/24/2025

🌟 The 4 C’s of Being a Dog Trainer & Business Owner 🌟

Success in the dog training world isn’t just about working with dogs — it’s about who you are as a trainer and leader. At V3, we believe every trainer and business owner should master the 4 C’s:

🐾 Competence – Skill and knowledge matter. Dogs (and their owners) rely on your ability to train effectively, adapt to challenges, and bring out the best in every situation. Competence builds trust and lasting results.

🐾 Connection – Training is about relationships. Building strong bonds with the dogs in your care, their owners, and your community creates loyalty and impact far beyond the training field.

🐾 Confidence – Dogs feed off your energy. Confidence shows in the way you handle situations, guide owners, and lead with authority. Without it, even the best techniques can fall flat.

🐾 Character – Integrity and values define your reputation. In this business, word of mouth is everything. Who you are when no one’s looking matters just as much as what you do on the training field.

👉 Master these 4 C’s, and you won’t just train dogs—you’ll build a business and legacy that lasts.