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Heidi's Happy Hounds - Dog Walking & Training

Helping your hounds stay happy and healthy through exercise, enrichment, and training! est 2010 http://www.heidishappyhounds.com
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We offer exceptional, reliable, affordable dog walking and dog training in Guelph, ON. We have a Home School Training Program to assist with basic obedience issues such as loose leash walking, leash reactivity, focus on handler, working through distractions, building confidence, and more, all while you are working. We offer evening behaviour consults and private training sessions with clients to h

elp you work through behavior issues. We offer 30 minute private walks and 50 minute group adventure walks throughout the day. We also have a Successful Puppy package which is unmatched in Guelph. Two 30-minute visits throughout your work day for p*e breaks and feeding, with our main focus on socialization, handling, building confidence, training, impulse control, and resource guarding prevention. Services Offered:
Home School Training Program - starting at $460/4 weeks
Behaviour Consult, initial consult - $85
Behaviour Consult, follow ups - $65
Successful Puppy Visits - $42/day
30/60 Min Walk - $20/$30
50 Min Group Walk - $25

Check out the Heidi's Happy Hounds website for more information.

01/13/2024

Spencer hopes everyone enjoys the snow day today!

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11/26/2023

2023 Holiday Training Promo!

Make 2024 the year you finally gain control of your dog's behaviour.

Invest in three (3) private dog training sessions now for just $150 (a huge savings!) and use them anytime throughout 2024.

Address common issues like loose leash walking or reactivity, or build solid puppy foundations with These personalized 1-hour sessions.

Limited availability. must be purchased by December 22th, so grab this opportunity before they run out.

Contact us via email at [email protected] to purchase your sessions.

$265 Value

* One per person
* New training clients only
* Plus HST

09/23/2023

Giveaway Closed. Winner chosen on Instagram.

Want to win this canine enrichment themed basket from todays Downtown Dog Promenade?

Here's how to do it!

• Make sure you're following our Instagram account.
• Like this post.
• Comment on this post with your dog favourite enrichment activity or trick.
• For an extra five entries story a video or photo of your dog at our booth at today's event. Make sure you tag us in your story or we won't know!

Fine print:
• The giveaway is only opened during today's event between 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. so make sure you enter during those hours.
• Winner will be chosen tomorrow, Sunday, September 24th and contacted via instagram.
• Local delivery in Guelph is available. Otherwise you must be willing to come pick up the package from Guelph by Sunday, October 1st.

09/10/2023

Can't wait for this!

08/20/2023

So excited for this! We will be there to answer a training questions and offer tips, and you'll have a chance to try out some enrichment activities, win some prizes, get some swag!

08/04/2023

In case you need more reasons to play with your dog!

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07/28/2023

Could be fun!

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07/27/2023

Oh hey there!

Are you struggling with your dog?

Did you know that we offer private training sessions and also have an excellent 4 week Day Training Program to help with many behaviour issues you may be experiencing?

Contact us at [email protected] or fill out the form on our website found in our bio.

07/25/2023

Join us this Sunday for a stroll around Howitt Park and neighborhood and then a pint at Fixed Gear Brewery on Alma St to practice being calm.

Feel free to ask any training questions you may have!

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us this Sunday for a stroll around Howitt Park and a pint at Fixed Gear Brewery on Alma St to practice being calm.

07/24/2023

Ellie ❤️

07/12/2023

Training with your new puppy can begin day one! I'm not necessarily talking about formal training sessions: heeling, recall, trick training, etc.. but things like setting up a routine and rewarding behaviors you want to see repeated, and just building a nice bond with your puppy should start at day one.

These 3 things will really help set ypu and your dog up for success. They will encourage your puppy to see value in paying attention to you, coming close to you, working for food. As well as setting up a really simple, but important way to communicate with your dog. Once your dog responds to a reward marker, like yes, there's nothing you can't teach them!

For all of these exercises, keep your expectations low. You're not trying to trick your dog or make it hard for them. You want them to be successful, so you want to make it as easy for them as possible.
Start sitting on the ground with them, without any distractions, as close to them as you need to be so that they can respond easily.

I like to start by trying to work with their kibble because for a lot of puppies, it is high enough value to make them work. However, feel free to use treats whenever you feel you need to. You'll just need teeny, tiny pieces of whatever you're using.

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07/09/2023

Join us TLC, and for a Treat Toss/Pup Cup Pet Photoshoot! 🐶

Are you looking for your next favourite photo of your dog? Click the link below to select a 10 minute photo session slot. Sessions may include one or two dogs and we are accepting $25 donations via e- transfer. With this you will receive one digital edited photo after the event. See you there! 🐾

Sign up here - https://calendly.com/taffyslegacy/fixed-gear-brewing?month=2023-07

07/08/2023

Join us tomorrow for some socialization with your dog!

We will meet at the Eramosa River Park (near the volleyball courts) for a on leash walk, ending at Royal City Brewery for a pint on the patio, while our dogs practice being calm in public.

Join Heidi's Happy Hounds - Pack Walk Group to RSVP.

06/30/2023

Have a great long weekend with your pups!

06/29/2023

Linden ❤️

06/23/2023

Marker training is the ultimate way to simplify communication with your dog. It is the backbone of reward based training as it helps them understand exactly what you're asking of them and lets them know exactly why they are being rewarded.

Once you both learn the techniques, you'll see your training really take off. Itsamazing how fast you can progress when your dog understands what you're asking of them!

Then the sky's the limit on what you and your dog can master.

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06/22/2023

Our new friend, Rex

06/20/2023

Helping your dog learn a solid recall isn't only extremely important for safety and emergencies (although it is!) It also opens up a whole new world for fun with your dog. When your dog has a solid recall you can hike off leash, take them to a dog beach, and let them explore and sniff more places.

You are some easy games to try if you're struggling with recall. And if you need more help contact us to set up a training session!

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06/15/2023

Puppy socialization is one of the most important (and underestimated) parts of raising a dog.

As our puppies gaurdians, it's our job to set them up for a lifetime of success and security. Part of this job is introducing them to as many different sights, sounds, people, places, animals, textures, and objects as possible. And to do our best to ensure those experiences are positive!

And if you need help, sign your puppy up for our Puppy Socialization Field Trips and let us dp some of the work!

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06/14/2023

Calvin ❤️

06/13/2023

I know puppies are adorable, and you want to pet and cuddle with them.

Just please be aware that your actions have consequences when it comes to the training of a puppy.

If you allow a puppy to jump all over you, you're teaching it that behaviour is acceptable. And while this may not seem like a big deal... whatever you teach a puppy gets carried into adulthood.

And no one wants a 90 pound dog jumping on them!

Here are some ways you can help!
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06/12/2023

Lilla 😍

06/11/2023

Briggs 🤩

06/10/2023

CRATE TRAINING can be a slow process, but it doesn't have to be difficult.

It's mportant to go slowly, allowing your dog to set the pace and let you know when to advance to the next level.

And never use the crate as punishment, it's a fun, happy, safe space for your dog.

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06/10/2023

Juniper, Dolly, Joey, and Harley on one of our off leash adventure hikes.

06/06/2023

Place training is a super versatile and useful behaviour to teach your pup.

It can be helpful in a variety of situations, such as when you need to answer the door, when you're trying to cook, or eat dinner, when you're watching tv.

And you can take it with you! Since 'place' can be anything (a bed, cot, blanket, towel, etc.) you can bring it with you when you go to a patio or someone's house and your dog will have a spot they know to relax in!Follow for more dog training tips.

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http://www.heidishappyhounds.com/

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Who loves canine enrichment?! We do! On Saturday, September 23rd, be sure to stop by the Heidi's Happy Hounds table to try out some different canine enrichment activities at the Downtown Guelph inaugural Downtown Dog Promenade in support of the Guelph Humane Society Follow Heidi's Happy Hounds - Dog Walking & Training for more dog training tips. ❤️ Like ⚪️ Comment ↗️ Share . . . . . . . . #guelphdogtraining #dogtrainingtips #guelph #dogtraining #dog #cityofguelph #dogs #guelphdogs #happyhounds #allthingsguelph #positivetraining #dogtrainingtip #dogsofguelph #dogtrainersofguelph #dogtrainerslife #dogtrainingservices #petcareprofressionals #petservices #rewardbasedtraining #relationshipbasedtraining #canineenrichment #positivereinforcement #downtownguelph #downtowndogpromanade #dogfriendlykw #dogfriendlyguelph

This game allows you to practice the cues for WAIT and SIT, and CRATE if you want to cue that as well. It works on impulse control and allows the dog to calm down in a very short period of time without getting frustrated. And it's very easy to increase the difficulty as your dog gets better at the game. Ypu can do a longer wait, you can change the sit to a down or another tick, move around more or have other people in the same room to add distractions. You can see that Flynn is very excited, so for the first couple releases I ask him for a sit and I immediately mark "yes" and reward while he's in the position. Once he's calmed down a little (which usually takes only a couple repetitions) I mark "yes" when he sits, but I reward by tossing the treat in the crate to get him to go back in, so we can repeat. We have practiced this multiple times, so now I can keep the crate door open. At the beginning, every time he went in I shut the crate door, said "wait", and then only opened the door a couple inches. When I was ready to release him I would say okay AS I opened the door the rest of the way. This helps him be successful, which is what we want! Follow @heidishappyhounds for more dog training tips. ❤️ Like ⚪️ Comment ↗️ Share . . . . . . . . #guelphdogtraining #dogtrainingtips #guelph #dogtraining #dog #cityofguelph #dogs #guelphdogs #happyhounds #allthingsguelph #positivetraining #dogtrainingtip #dogsofguelph #dogtrainersofguelph #dogtrainerslife #dogtrainingservices #dogwalkersofinstgram #petcareprofressionals #petcareservices #rewardbasedtraining #relationshipbasedtraining #waitcue #waitcommand #trainingwait #waitandsitcrategame #crategames

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Cedar working on recall with the Cookie in the Corner game.

Ellie has been progressing beautifully with her dog reactivity. We've been working outside of the dog park to help desensitize her to running, planning, barking dogs. And working on her engagement in their presence. Today we worked on being calm around around the other dogs. Never underestimate the value of a calm dog. A dog that can just do nothing. #guelphdogwalking #dogtrainingtips #guelph #dogwalking #dog #cityofguelph #dogs #guelphdogs #happyhounds #allthingsguelph #positivetraining #dogtraining #dogsofguelph #dogwalkersofguelph #dogwalkingtips #dogwalkinglife #dogreactivity #dogwalkersofinstgram #petcareprofressionals #petcareservices

Working on Ellie's reactivity with some engage-disengage work outside of a fenced in dog park.

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We offer quality, reliable, and affordable dog walking and pet sitting in Guelph, ON. Helping hounds stay happy and healthy since 2010. Regular exercise can help prevent behavior disorders associated with boredom, such as destructive behaviour, barking, and separation anxiety. A midday walk, hike, bike or swim is a great way to achieve this much needed exercise.

Check out the Heidi's Happy Hounds website for more information. http://www.heidishappyhounds.com