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07/04/2026

🇺🇸❤️🤍💙 Happy 250th, America! 💙🤍❤️🇺🇸

Today we celebrate 250 years of freedom, resilience, and the spirit that has brought generations together.

As we gather with family, friends, and our four-legged companions, let’s remember to appreciate the moments that make this country feel like home—backyard barbecues, waving flags, fireworks in the distance, and muddy paws by our side.

From Hound & Heart, we wish you a safe, joyful, and memorable Independence Day. If you’re celebrating with fireworks tonight, don’t forget to keep your pups safe, secure, and comfortable.

Here’s to 250 years of independence—and many more to come!

🇺🇸 Happy Independence Day! 🇺🇸

Photo credit: Gemma Delano Photography

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07/02/2026

🎆 Fireworks are fun for us… but they can be frightening for our dogs. 🐾

As we celebrate, let’s make sure we’re keeping our four-legged family members safe and comfortable.

Here are a few simple ways to help your dog through the fireworks:

🐶 Keep your dog indoors before the fireworks begin.
🔒 Double-check collars, ID tags, and microchip information—many pets go missing after being startled by loud noises.
🏡 Create a safe, quiet space with their favorite bed, toys, or crate where they can relax.
🎶 Turn on calming music, a fan, or the TV to help muffle the sound.
🚶 Exercise your dog earlier in the day so they can burn off some energy before the festivities.
🍖 Offer a long-lasting chew, stuffed food toy, or enrichment activity to help keep their mind occupied.
❤️ Stay calm and act normal. Your dog will often take cues from you.

If your dog has a history of severe anxiety during fireworks, don’t wait until the last minute. Talk with your veterinarian about a plan that may include behavior modification, calming aids, or medication.

The best celebration is one where everyone—including our dogs—stays safe.

🎇 How does your dog handle fireworks? Share your best tips or a photo of your pup relaxing safely at home in the comments!

Photo credit: Gemma Delano Photography

06/25/2026

🎆 Preparing Your Dog for Fireworks Season 🎆

Fireworks may be fun for us, but for many dogs they can be overwhelming and scary. A little preparation can go a long way in helping your dog feel safe and comfortable.

🐾 Create a safe space where your dog can retreat and relax. This could be a crate, a quiet room, or their favorite spot in the house.

🐾 Exercise earlier in the day. A walk, training session, game of fetch, or enrichment activity can help take the edge off before the festivities begin.

🐾 Close windows and curtains to help reduce noise and flashing lights.

🐾 Provide calming activities such as stuffed Kongs, lick mats, chew items, or food puzzles to help keep your dog occupied.

🐾 Make sure identification is up to date. Frightened dogs are more likely to try to escape, so check collars, tags, and microchip information before the celebrations start.

🐾 Stay calm and supportive. Your dog will look to you for guidance. Avoid forcing them to “face their fears” and instead help them feel secure.

Remember, every dog is different. Some dogs may barely notice the fireworks, while others need extra support. Start preparing now rather than waiting until the first boom.

🎇 How does your dog handle fireworks? Share your best tips and experiences in the comments! 🐕❤️

Photo Credit: Gemma Delano Photography
Client pup: Walter

06/24/2026

🐾 Why We Love Herding Balls! 🐾

Looking for a fun way to channel your dog’s energy? A herding ball might be just the thing!

Herding balls provide so much more than entertainment:

✅ Mental stimulation that keeps busy minds engaged
✅ A healthy outlet for natural herding and prey instincts
✅ Great physical exercise without excessive impact
✅ Builds confidence and problem-solving skills
✅ Helps reduce boredom and unwanted behaviors caused by excess energy
✅ Creates a fun way for you and your dog to interact and play together

Whether you have a herding breed or just a dog that loves to push, chase, and think, herding ball sessions can be an amazing enrichment activity. Remember, enrichment isn’t just about tiring your dog out—it’s about giving them opportunities to use their brains and express natural behaviors in healthy ways.

Does your dog enjoy a herding ball? Share a picture or video in the comments—we’d love to see them in action! 🐶⚽💙

06/19/2026

✨ Slow down and soak in the little moments. ✨

Not every day has to be about training goals, titles, or checking things off a list. Sometimes the most important thing you can do is sit in the grass, toss a ball, go for a quiet walk, or simply enjoy your dog resting beside you.

Our dogs don’t measure time the way we do. They don’t care about how busy we are or what’s on tomorrow’s schedule. They just cherish being with us.

So today, put down the phone, take a deep breath, and be present. Listen to the happy sighs, feel the wagging tail against your leg, and appreciate the bond you’ve built together.

These ordinary moments become the memories we treasure forever. ❤️🐾

How are you spending quality time with your dog today? Share a photo or tell us in the comments! ⬇️

06/18/2026

😴🐾 Calling all sleepy pups! 🐾😴

We need to see those adorable napping faces on this rainy and gloomy day!

Is your dog currently snoozing on the couch? Curled up in their favorite bed? Taking over your entire king-size mattress? We want to see it! 🛏️💤

Drop a photo of your sleeping dog in the comments and let’s fill this post with the cutest nap-time pictures on the internet. 📸❤️

Bonus points for:
🐶 Silly sleeping positions
👅 Tongues hanging out
🐾 Paws in the air
😴 Epic snoring sessions

Ready, set, share those sleepy pups! ⬇️

06/17/2026

🎉🐾 Happy 5th Birthday, Errol! 🐾🎉

Today we’re celebrating a very special boy—Errol’s 5th Birthday! 🥳🎂

Here at Hound & Heart we love your dogs like they are ours! 🥹

Five years of adventures, tail wags, learning new things, and bringing smiles to everyone around him. Whether he’s showing off his skills, exploring the world, or simply being his wonderful self, Errol makes every day a little brighter.

We hope your day is filled with all your favorite things: extra treats, belly rubs, fun adventures, and plenty of time with the people who love you most. 💙🐶

Join us in wishing Errol a very Happy Birthday and an amazing year ahead!

🎈🎁🎂 Happy 5th Birthday, Errol! 🎂🎁🎈

06/16/2026

🐾😛 Tongue Out Tuesday! 😛🐾

Let’s see those happy dog smiles!

Did you know that a relaxed, happy dog will often let their tongue hang out while they’re having fun, exploring, or training? Whether they’re mastering a new skill, enjoying an adventure, or taking a well-earned break after a training session, that goofy tongue-out grin is one of our favorite sights!

📸 Drop your favorite Tongue Out Tuesday photo in the comments! We’d love to see your pups showing off their biggest smiles.

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06/15/2026

🐾 Monday Motivation for You and Your Dog 🐾

A new week means new opportunities to build a better relationship with your dog.

Progress in dog training isn’t about being perfect—it’s about being consistent. The small things you do every day matter: taking a structured walk, practicing a few minutes of obedience, rewarding good choices, and setting clear boundaries.

Training is about helping dogs understand both what is expected of them and how to succeed. When communication is clear, confidence grows, trust deepens, and training becomes part of everyday life.

This week, choose one skill to focus on and commit to practicing it for just a few minutes each day. Those small investments add up to big results over time.

✨ Remember: The goal isn’t just a well-trained dog—it’s a stronger partnership.

What training goal are you and your dog working on this week? Let us know in the comments! 👇🐕🐾

06/14/2026

During each week I’ll introduce a sport that may peak some interest for you and your dog!

🐾 Scent Work Sunday 🐾

Have you ever watched your dog stop in their tracks, nose glued to the ground, completely focused on a scent? That’s not just curiosity—it’s your dog’s superpower at work!

Scent work is a sport that taps into your dog’s natural ability to use their nose to locate hidden odors. It’s fun, rewarding, and suitable for dogs of all ages, breeds, and abilities. Whether you have a high-energy working dog or a senior companion, scent work gives every dog a chance to succeed. That’s something that’s to special about this sport.

But the benefits go far beyond earning ribbons or titles. Scent work builds confidence, encourages problem-solving, and provides incredible mental enrichment. Many shy or anxious dogs gain confidence through scent work, while busy dogs learn to channel their energy into a focused task.

One of the most amazing parts of scent work is what it does for the relationship between you and your dog. As a handler, you learn to trust your dog’s nose. Your dog learns that you trust them to solve the puzzle. That teamwork creates a unique bond unlike any other dog sport.

So this Scent Work Sunday, hide a favorite toy, a treat, or even a handful of kibble around the house and let your dog do what they were born to do: sniff!

Scents used for AKC trials: Birch, Anise, Clove and Cypress!

✨ Every search is a chance to build confidence, strengthen your bond, and discover just how amazing your dog’s nose really is.

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Tuesday	9am - 5pm
Wednesday	9am - 5pm
Thursday	9am - 5pm
Friday	9am - 5pm

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