Hills & Hounds Pet Care

10/01/2026

09/30/2026

My dog never listens! But do they even know what you said? Do you even know how to talk dog? Do you need cookies or a heavy hand to communicate to your dog?
"Why'd you have to go and make things so complicated?"

09/29/2026

Flight prices are going up.
Book before they get more expensive.

09/28/2026

Are you sick of your dog losing its mind over birds, cats, squirrels, cars, basically anything that moves?
Be honest… do you actually play with your dog, or do you just walk them and toss a ball until they’re fried?

There’s nothing wrong with walks or fetch, but dogs are hunters. When they’re screaming at the windows or dragging you out the door, that’s instinct talking. Fixing the behavior means meeting the need, not just shutting it down.

If you want the dog you picture in your head, you have to fulfill the dog in front of you.

One of the easiest ways to do that? A flirt pole.
It’s perfect for people who work all day and have zero energy left. You can even use it sitting on the couch if your dog isn’t huge or overly intense. It’s also great for dogs who hate pressure or being told what to do.

Think of it like a fishing pole with a lure. Most flirt pole lures are boring nylon ropes, your dog knows that’s not “prey.” Swap it for a real fur lure and suddenly the game makes sense.

And just like fishing, you have to tease the “fish.”
Slow movements, dragging the lure on the ground, adding small direction changes to keep the dog engaged, building a real chase sequence, and letting them win by grabbing the lure.

Once your dog is playing hard and feeling good, then you can start layering in commands.
But that’s a whole different post.
Warning:
Skip the laser pointers. They can make dogs obsessive about scanning for light. Light + movement puts them into an anxious, hyper‑vigilant mindset. And because they can never actually catch the laser, they can never win or feel fulfilled. It’s frustration disguised as play.

09/28/2026

All kinds of kinds.
Some brand new pictures some a little older.

09/28/2026

I think Shyla is ready to go home.
Who is the weirdo walking that dog?

09/28/2026

Are you sick of your dog losing its mind over birds, cats, squirrels, cars, basically anything that moves?
Be honest… do you actually play with your dog, or do you just walk them and toss a ball until they’re fried?

There’s nothing wrong with walks or fetch, but dogs are hunters. When they’re screaming at the windows or dragging you out the door, that’s instinct talking. Fixing the behavior means meeting the need, not just shutting it down.

If you want the dog you picture in your head, you have to fulfill the dog in front of you.

Free advice:
One of the easiest ways to do that? A flirt pole.
It’s perfect for people who work all day and have zero energy left. You can even use it sitting on the couch if your dog isn’t huge or overly intense. It’s also great for dogs who hate pressure or being told what to do.

Think of it like a fishing pole with a lure. Most flirt pole lures are boring nylon ropes, your dog knows that’s not “prey.” Swap it for a real fur lure and suddenly the game makes sense.

And just like fishing, you have to tease the “fish.”
Slow movements, dragging the lure on the ground, adding small direction changes to keep the dog engaged, building a real chase sequence, and letting them win by grabbing the lure.

Once your dog is playing hard and feeling good, then you can start layering in commands.
But that’s a whole different post.

**Warning:
Skip the laser pointers. They can make dogs obsessive about scanning for light. Light + movement puts them into an anxious, hyper‑vigilant mindset. And because they can never actually catch the laser, they can never win or feel fulfilled. It’s frustration disguised as play. This addiction is hard to break.

If you need insight on places to get a flirt pole from or make one feel free to ask me. That also goes for the lure. You can get really fancy and also find things in your home that might work.

09/28/2026

Wisconsin business

Before you leave the house, look in the mirror and add one accessory 💅

🍁New Rabbit Fur Leashes going online in October 🍁