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Happy Hounds Dog Training Happy Hounds Dog Training seeks to help Pet Parents set themselves, and their pup friend, up for success through training!

Had a mini photo shoot with kenai, and some after shoot goofs 😊😊
18/06/2019

Had a mini photo shoot with kenai, and some after shoot goofs 😊😊

10/06/2019

I’ve been working with a dog that has had dog aggression issues, unknown to the owners until after they got her.
It’s been a slow progress, starting a couple months back, but after some baseline obedience, and socialization with my pup kenai, she has reached a huge success today!!
When Savannah and I talked about end goals, it was to be able to safely bring a second dog into the home. Back then it seemed a monumental task to take on!
Today, we successfully made the first steps on bringing their second dog, McKay, into the home, by doing introductions, outside, in a neutral area.
Dakota showed an appropriate amount of interest, and was able to be redirected easily, following commands, and walking side by side with precious McKay!
Their dedicated family all made the effort to be there to see the progress, and support Savannah, Dakota, and McKay.
I can’t express how lucky I am to work with such a dedicated family ❤️❤️

Let’s talk about brachycephalic breeds today! I’m going to go over a list of things to look for in your pugs, bulldogs, ...
23/05/2019

Let’s talk about brachycephalic breeds today!
I’m going to go over a list of things to look for in your pugs, bulldogs, or any other “smoosh face”, and go over the health risks associated with them.

Don’t forget big dogs are on the list also!! Boxers and some mastiffs are just a couple examples.

Why do we need to care about brachycephalic muzzles and skulls? Well, because even though selective breeding has changed the shape of their skull, it’s done nothing for the soft tissues that are intended to fit nicely in it, meaning everything is crammed inside, instead.

The skin on the skull is loose and has many rolls, which can lead to infection, or parasites, if not cleaned properly, which makes this one of the easiest hurdles to overcome.
Next up is the nose! Pushing a dogs muzzle back, closer to the head, will force the nares (nostrils) to tighten up, leaving less room for air flow, while simultaneously shooting up air flow resistance, making it significantly harder to bring air into the lungs, let alone sniff that fire hydrant. Try pinching the fleshy bit on the very tip of your nose, and breath. Think about how hard it would be to breath efficiently if you started exercising!
Not only does bringing the muzzle closer affect the nares, it also significantly lowers the space needed to thermoregulate, or stay at a comfortable temperature, as all those mechanisms are within the muzzle. This can cause your dog to overheat, very quickly!!
With a new skeletal structure, all the tissues and organs have to rearrange, leaving a small list of issues, like the soft palette over growing and blocking the trachea, chiari-like malformations (just like people!), laryngeal collapse, snoring, exercise intolerance, pain, and heat stroke.

While this post was long, it’s intended to “clear the air” surrounding brachycephalic breeds, and why careful selection is imperative! Research your breeders, and prepare yourself for anything!

19/05/2019

It seems it’s the season for emergencies!
We just had our own scare after discovering our sweet pup Kenai had gotten into and eaten an ENORMOUS amount of non digestible material, and showing signs of having ingested something toxic.
Luckily, they expect things to pass after having Iv fluids, an e***a, barium, and nausea/pain meds, and his blood work shows no signs of toxicity!

This goes to show, that even a trained dog, raised around birds (he got into the bird seed/nuts/toy debris), is still a dog, and will still do dog things.

We are so unbelievably thankful our sweet wiggle worm is ok, it’s been a stressful evening for all of us. ❤️

18/05/2019

Please keep part of our Happy Hounds pack in your thoughts as they heal and recover from a collapsed trachea. These dedicated pet parents rushed their pup to the er vet late last night, and thankfully he is doing much better now ❤️
Always remember it’s better to be safe, than sorry, and you should always consult a vet if you are ever worried about your pets health.
Healthy Hounds are Happy Hounds!!

It’s time to welcome sweet Dakota to the pack! She is so sweet, and an absolute dream to work with! Welcome to the Happy...
17/05/2019

It’s time to welcome sweet Dakota to the pack!
She is so sweet, and an absolute dream to work with!
Welcome to the Happy Hounds pack Dakota!! 😁😁

17/05/2019

Fun fact!
A lot of dogs like to kick and rub their paws into the grass after they have gone potty, to mark their scent!
This behavior is most common in confident, comfortable pups, and less confident pups usually don’t kick.
If you notice your pup used to kick, and no longer does, maybe there is another, more confident dog in the area! How fascinating!

12/04/2019

It warms my heart to have a good enough connection with my clients that they update me and send me pictures!

As your trainer, I stay dedicated to you and your pup, to keep them safe!
Life happens, and I want to make sure you feel comfortable contacting me about anything!

Happy Hounds is so proud to announce our first graduate! Leia has shown so much improvement! She now has her Associates ...
03/03/2019

Happy Hounds is so proud to announce our first graduate!
Leia has shown so much improvement!
She now has her Associates degree in training!
Diploma is signed and official!

One thing I like to remind my clients, is that their dogs are dogs! Always remember what you think is positive communica...
13/02/2019

One thing I like to remind my clients, is that their dogs are dogs!
Always remember what you think is positive communication or comfort, may actually be reinforcing bad behaviors!
Schedule a private session, and I can help you figure out how to curb those pesky behavior issues!

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