Happy Hounds And Beyond LLC

05/05/2026

We did something different this weekend. The kind of experience most dogs are missing:
https://youtube.com/shorts/fsot_M_6cOA?feature=share

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Instead of forcing interaction, we created a calm, structured environment where each dog could engage at their own pace—or opt out completely.What I see over...

02/01/2026

Things are heavy in MN right now.
What’s happening with ICE is scary, exhausting, and hitting way too close to home for a lot of people.

If you need support or resources, I’ve shared mutual aid links in my bio. I’m here. 🤍

When the world feels icy—literally and emotionally—we play instead.
Not to ignore what’s happening, but to survive it.

Simple nosework games have been one of the easiest ways for me to stay regulated and connected with my dog when walks aren’t safe and my nervous system is already doing the most.

No fixing. No forcing. Just sniffing, curiosity, and a little bit of joy where we can find it.

Take care of yourselves. And each other.

11/25/2025

Ready for a dog who actually listens to you outside? This simple game will do that! 

Dogs who don’t listen can be hard to manage! Watch this short for a simple game to make life so much easier. Go to Happyhoundsandbeyond.com to start your dog...

10/21/2025

Help your favorite dog trainer and vet tech win by voting in the comments at the original post (link attached) of Dawson Forest Animal Hospital employee pumpkin decorating contest. Our pumpkin is the Charlie Brown “Welcome Great Pumpkin” 🎃 inspired by our love for Snoopy and all things hounds! Happy fall and have a spoooooky Halloween 🧟‍♀️ 🍂 🎃 🍁 👻

08/08/2025

07/22/2025

Easy canine enrichment! Only offer frozen treats when your dog is NOT 🥵hot.

07/18/2025

We can make improvements in a session, provide clarity, sometimes even make an environment shift that changes everything.

But when big behaviours that come from big feelings or a developing brain are quickly changed. Something is wrong. Just the same way we would worry about a high energy personality suddenly feeling flat, this sudden shift is telling us something isn’t right.

No one can learn that fast, behaviour change takes time, learning takes time, skill, new muscle development.

But suppression, fear and confusion happens fast.

07/16/2025

07/12/2025

03/25/2025