Training Tips - Teach Your Dog The Follow Command

The Follow command is an easy behavior to teach your dog. The purpose of this command is to get your dog's attention in an environment with distractions.

Here is how you teach your dog the Follow command:

1. Begin by training in the house where there are fewer distractions
2. Walk away when you have your dog's attention.
3. As you walk away, tell them to "Follow" in a cheerful voice.
4. After they follow you for a few steps, bend over with your side to the dog drawing them in closer and reward with a treat.
5. Walk away as they are chewing and repeat the word "Follow.
6. After about 6-8 steps wait for them to reach you and reward again.
7. Repeat this process 4-5 times.
8. Make sure that you end this training with a good ear massage!
9. Once they have mastered the "Follow" command inside of the house, bring them into the yard or nearby parks and continue the command on a long lead.
10. Soon your dog will be roaming off-leash!

If you would like to view the beginning stages of the Follow command on Video then please see our Facebook page.

And if you have any questions on these training tips, please send me an email at Marcia@happyhound.ca or give me a call at 613-253-5535.

New Services

Some of you may already know Sam as our Puppy Trainer and Sam also loves to groom the doggies. 

We are now offering our Grooming Services at Happy Hound. You are welcome to drop off your dog for a nice walk on the trails then they would be groomed in the new facility. We have a variety of packages to choose from such as a Bath & Blow Dry, to a Full Groom. Please let us know what you would like and we can accommodate your schedule as well.

Full Groom: includes a cut, clipped nails, bath and blow dry
up to 30lbs - $45.00
from 30 to 60lbs - $65.00
over 60lbs - $85.00
Full Groom with 20 Minute Trail Walk: please add $5

Bath and Blow Dry: includes nail clipping - $30.00
Bath and Blow Dry with 20 Minute Trail Walk: please add $5

Puppy Introduction: Get your puppy socialized to grooming - $25.00
Puppy Introduction with 20 Minute Trail Walk: please add $5

If you would like to book your appointment today, please send an email to Sam at sam@happyhounddogpark.ca or call 613-464-1004.

Video Series - Puppy Essentials

The Video Series Puppy Essentials teaches you how to stop unwanted puppy behaviours. The video demonstrations include what to do with Puppy Biting, teaches them to Know their Name, conditions your puppy to Yes, shows you how to handle Housetraining, condition them to Off to prevent jumping on people & furniture, discusses Chewing, along with revealing my favourite product recommendations.

Please check out our new Puppy Essentials video for only $19 here and also see a variety of free videos!

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