Raising Happy Dogs

Raising Happy Dogs Dog Trainer, Podcaster, Author (Puppies for Dummies + more), Mom to a Multi-Species Household 🐾
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I'm a dog trainer, pet behavior consultant, podcaster (Life Unleashed), and author of many books (Puppies for Dummies and Modern Dog Parenting). In my heart, I'm just a pet-obsessed mom who's been helping pets and their people for nearly 40 years.

05/21/2026

Little shifts make a BIG difference 🐾✨

We ring the bell… but look at the bell, not the dog.
We reward calm, not chaos.
We teach “off” by making jumping very boring 😌

When paws hit the floor? THAT’S the party 🎉
Food, toys, attention, praise — let your dog know they won.

Dogs are always learning from what works. Our job is to make the right thing feel good 💛

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05/19/2026

Does your dog bark at the TV?! 📺🐾

Henry used to absolutely lose his mind.

Instead of correcting him we just tweaked the setup a bit. Less intensity, more space, something calming to do, and suddenly he could think again. 🐶

That’s the thing. Not waiting for the meltdown, just catching it before it tips over. 🐕

More real-life dog behavior over on Substack ✍️🐶
raisinghappydogs.substack.com 👈

05/17/2026

Easton: 2 pounds, one marble-sized ego, and officially the tiniest puppy I’ve ever had in for imprinting 🐾😭

He’s here with me for the next two weeks learning that the world is a little less dramatic than he currently believes ✨ Some of the things you’ll see in these clips? We’ll absolutely be working on them!! 😂👌

More Easton updates to come because honestly… a puppy this tiny having this many opinions… couldn’t you just die?! ☺️🐶

A very full week in the very best way: lovely classes, Mother’s Day, little bits of writing squeezed in where I could, a...
05/15/2026

A very full week in the very best way: lovely classes, Mother’s Day, little bits of writing squeezed in where I could, and the tiniest imprint puppy l’ve ever had toddling about like a wind-up toy! 🦴 🧸 🐾

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A very full week in the very best way: lovely classes, Mother’s Day, little bits of writing squeezed in where I could, a...
05/15/2026

A very full week in the very best way: lovely classes, Mother’s Day, little bits of writing squeezed in where I could, and the tiniest imprint puppy I’ve ever had toddling about like a wind-up toy 🐾

05/13/2026

Out on the street again with some very handsome “brothers by love” 🐾✨

A few real-life reminders with dogs:

✅ Face-to-face can feel intense, so I stay angled, not squared up ↗️😌

✅ Most dogs are fine with outfits… but paws are super sensitive, so booties (and nail trims) take time ⏰🐶

✅ Be mindful: reacting to jumping can reinforce it — show the calm, opposite behavior instead 🧘‍♀️

It’s never about shutting dogs down. It’s about guiding them into clarity, one moment at a time 💛🐾

05/12/2026

Dog training shouldn’t feel stressful or confusing. 🫤

My goal is always to make learning feel supportive, practical, and fun for both you and your dog. From puppies to older or more sensitive dogs, we focus on building confidence and real-life skills that actually help at home and out in the world. ❤️

Classes in Greenwich, CT + Pleasantville, NY.

May & June bookings open now. 🌼

More info at www.SarahHodgson.com 📱

A little Friday Foto Dump ☀️🐾We’ve been spending as much time by the lake as possible lately. The dogs are happy, I’m ha...
05/08/2026

A little Friday Foto Dump ☀️🐾

We’ve been spending as much time by the lake as possible lately. The dogs are happy, I’m happy, and apparently we’re all taking singing lessons together now. (They’re very involved.) 🎶 🐶

In between appointments, filming, writing, and all the beautiful everyday chaos, I’ve been feeling really grateful lately. Tired sometimes, yes — but the good kind of tired. Full days. Full heart.

I can feel the season changing already, and honestly? I’m so ready for the warmer days ahead. Aren’t you?! 🌿 🐕

05/08/2026

Your dog isn’t being dramatic during a storm. Their nervous system is responding to real physical changes in the environment — often hours before the rain even starts. ⛈️

If they hide, let them hide.
If they seek you out, stay soft and steady.
And if they just want you nearby doing absolutely nothing? That counts too. 🤍🐾

05/06/2026

We don’t usually talk about cats on here, but I met Casper out on his walk last week and had to stop and ask what was going on! 🐈‍⬛

Cats are actually a lot like dogs, but they’re constantly deciding if you’re a predator, prey, or someone they can trust. ⁉️🐱⁉️

So tell me… who are you to your cat? 👀

Featuring: + Andrey 🫶

05/04/2026

Riverside Park!!! 🐕 🏙️ 🗽

Met the cutest little beagle, talked cribs, not crates, and got into a nice easy “on-by” with a smooth little switch. 🐶🚶🏼‍♀️🐾

I always say there’s nothing better than seeing a dog just cruising along, happy and in their groove. 🐩🌟

More to come!!

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