Training

Training Tips - Tire Out Your Doggy

Since the weather has been freezing outside, it is harder to burn out your doggie during these cold days & nights. Some dogs will even revert back to peeing in the house. For the dogs who choose not to venture out in the yard to do their business then just take a step back with them. You go outside with them and as soon as they do their business then majorly reward with several good treats to reinforce the behavior. Tell them they are wonderful and run back into the warm house with them. They will begin to be very quick on doing their business outside.

As far as getting rid of their excess energy, there are several ideas that will help benefit them & you! Place their regular kibble inside a mentally challenging toy for their breakfast & dinner. Just place the toy on the floor and watch from a distance without saying anything at all. Let them figure out the puzzle on their own. If you push it around for them then they will wait for you to push it around for the kibble to fall out.  This will help to mentally tire out your dog!

The coolest thing is, if in a month down the road, you place the food bowl and the food toy down at the same time then most dogs will go for the food toy every time as it is fun to do and more mentally challenging.

Once they are mentally tired then they are less likely to find their own means of entertainment. For the more active canines, hide all of your dog’s dinner around the first level of your house then send your dog to find it. This is a great way to mentally challenge your dog and tire them out during the colder weather.

Sadie Update

We wanted to let you know that things are going well with Sadie. She continues to be a very affectionate dog. Cherry and I miss seeing you. Guess I will have to come up with a problem to get you over here!!!

If you are ever in the area please drop in as we would like to keep our friendship with you up to date.

Charles & Cherry Murray
Stittsville, Ontario

Come When Called Workshop

We are now taking reservations for our upcoming Come When Called Workshop. The workshop is scheduled for Sat. March 29 @ 10:00am. The location will be 2150 Dwyer Hill Road (outside at the new Happy Hound location). The cost of the workshop is $89. We will begin with walking your dog on one of the trails then work on training with distractions then going out to the bigger trails to practice what was learnt. With lots of fun too!

If you are interested, please let us know at Marcia@happyhound.ca

New Delivery Service

We wanted to let you know we are introducing our new toy/food/treat delivery service. The first Thursday of every month, we can deliver to your door a variety of toys, treats or dog food. This will eliminate unnecessary trips to the local pet food stores and endless choices/decisions on what are the best options for your doggie. We have a list of the various products on our website at www.happyhound.ca/toys_treats.html.

We recently decided to become a distributor for the Taste of the Wild dog foods, which are a higher quality food for a reasonable price. If you would like to be placed on our delivery service, please let me know!

Happy Hound Snowshoe Day!

Join the Happy Hound family for a Snowshoe Day!
February 22, 2014...

Don't forget, we now Offering 30 minute Skype Calls for any Doggie Challenges!

Just $59 to discuss any challenge you are having with your doggie to solve a specific situation.

Dog Facts & A Free Evaluation!

Dog Facts:

Dogs Do What Works

If your dog barks at you for attention then turn your back to them and completely ignore them.  This will stop the annoying behavior.  Try it for 1 week and let me know the difference.

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