Happy Hounds Dog Training

05/08/2024

04/05/2024

04/05/2024

Great tips and reminders from Grisha Stewart (www.grishastewart.com)

03/26/2024

03/13/2024

https://www.facebook.com/seespotlearn/posts/809631541172873

03/06/2024

02/26/2024

Please let them sniff!!

Shake it…shake it off…

A recent study by two researchers in France looked at sniffing, pulse rate, and leash length on walks. Sixty-one dogs were taken on three separate walks, five minutes each walk, once with a 1.5m leash, once with a 5m leash, and once without a leash at all (walk order was randomized for each dog). Off-leash dogs sniffed the most, more than 3x as long as the dogs on short leashes. Dogs on long leashes spent nearly as much time as unleashed dogs sniffing, almost 3x as long as dogs on short leashes.

This study also found that sniffing resulted in lowered pulse rates, and the more intensely they sniffed, the more their pulse rates lowered. Pulse rate was also lowered when dogs “shook off” during walks on all leash lengths. The “shake off” behavior was often seen when the dog’s pulse rate was particularly high.

Read more about it below!

https://www.facebook.com/share/v/1HX77kp2HBDiTxmq/?mibextid=Le6z7H

https://www.tuftsyourdog.com/everydaydogcare/giving-your-dog-time-to-sniff-on-walks-will-literally-soothe-his-heart/

What else can we learn about dogs from their walking behavior? Take your best friend on a Sniffari and see what you observe!

02/25/2024

Had the pleasure of evaluating Watson for therapy dog certification today. He and his mom did such a wonderful job bringing joy to the residents at this nursing facility.🥰♥🐾

02/24/2024

Another awesome group of graduates - human and canine! Congratulations to all!

02/20/2024

Come join me at the Open House at the new BOND VET in Bayside. Lots of fun things to do and learn, and puppies to play with!!