Helping Hounds Dog Training

05/11/2025

Building a Amazon List of My Favorite Things Dog! What do you want to see? Enrichment, play, grooming, treats, gear, or something else?

West Paw Zogoflex Toppl Interactive Treat Dispensing Dog Puzzle Play Toy, 100% Guaranteed Tough, It Floats!, Made in USA, Small, Granny Smith

03/05/2025

You can make the biggest impact with donations until 6pm. are all needing funds especially with the many budget cuts now!

Help Girls Empowerment Network FUNraiser Amplify Austin's fundraiser efforts for Amplify Austin Day 2025

11/09/2023

You do doesn't need to say hi to dogs or people...

EVEN TO BE SOCIALIZED! 👏👏👏

Some dogs might not have the same level of sociability as others, and that's perfectly acceptable.

Each dog has a unique personality, and much like people, they have their own preferences for social interaction. It's important to recognise and respect these differences.

A dog who seems more reserved or less inclined to engage with strangers isn't necessarily unfriendly or ill-tempered; they may simply prefer a more solitary environment or choose to interact primarily with their familiar companions.

When you encounter a dog whose interest in socialising isn't immediately evident, it's courteous to give them space.

Forcing interaction can be overwhelming and uncomfortable for them. By respecting their preference to keep to themselves, you demonstrate understanding and kindness towards their individual temperament.

Recognising and honouring each dog's personality not only contributes to their sense of security but also fosters a more respectful and trusting relationship between humans and dogs.

07/02/2023

Welcome Mochi to the Helping Hounds Dog Training!

She rocked her day training today and was well behaved, especially, for a sweet 4 month old golden.

Check out our Instagram versus reality on the last picture. She was uber excited to have a piece of watermelon for her pretty patient sit.

**NOW OFFERING** day training out of my home.
Work on LLW (loose lessh walking), counter surfing, settling, rules with furniture, play, potty training, and so much more!
DM for details to get your pup on the right paw.

07/02/2023

Start prepping for your pets now.
Treat every night until 2 days after the fourth of July, like the fourth of July, because people are going to get fireworks, and then are going to shoot them off (YES I am ranking to you Judy in the quiet cul-de-sac in town) When you least expect it and you don't want to be scrambling then.

Great for anxious pups that you already know of, great for brand new puppies, so they don't become anxious, great for everyone, cuz you never know when the firework is just too close.

Things to think about...

choose that they really like
Kongs stuffed with peanut butter or their meals for them to mentally exhaust themselves throughout the day
Noise-canceling music
Bring them into the closet rather than being on a room that's in on an exterior wall of your house

Don't I repeat DONT take them to the fireworks display!!! Leave them at home where they are comfortable. Leave the TV on for themand leave the overhead lights on so they can't see the flashesof lights.

Have a question or need more creative ideas? 💡

Need an urgent consult to see how to best set up or help your pup
Get with me. Virtual and in person appointments filling fast!

07/29/2022

07/03/2022

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05/19/2022

Got a new puppy? You don't have to go at this alone. Let me help you learn to read your pup and help them be the best they can be.

This is a good illustration of puppy socialization needs, shared from Good as Gold Training, but I would also add that all of the listed exposure and experience needs to feel *safe* for the puppy. If s/he is nervous, tentative, or fearful the fear should be handled by backing off a little and reintroducing very slowly and with lots of praise, food and patience. Sometimes, for the sake of "socialization", owners push their puppies too far and too fast, and it can backfire. Good socialization requires that we "read" our puppies and help them feel safe as they navigate the sounds, textures, people and animals in their new world.