Happy Hounds Hexham

04/09/2025

JR Pet Products - new affiliation.
Discount code for first time customers use code: YMSRA3M3
The training sausage is great!

02/09/2025

“You are just bribing them”

 

I wish I could turn up to meet a client and say feed more and that to be it. But in reality its not that.

The extent to some of the complexities in cases, I deal with these days is something else.

I hear a lot of "I’ve tried this and that but there maybe a little improvement"

 

Then I have work out what is going on with dog and owner. In the most part dogs are a result of the action and consequence.

I become a detective learning and watching until I see the missing parts of what the dog may need and what the human is expecting and what has gone before.

Mostly there is a misalignment between dog and owner that can come form misunderstood dog training, training that doesn’t suit the dog, badly handled and mismatching technics.

 

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Sometimes you cant see the wood for the trees because you are too invested and in the moment. It takes someone else to have an outside, experienced outlook to help guide you in the right direction.

Sometimes we run before we have learnt to walk well and dog training clients are often the same. We need to slow it down, evaluate what the hard part, and change what we have been doing. Human habits can be harder to change than dogs!!

When it comes to food and training I always encourage it. You can feed the best sausage in the world but if the timing and handling is off it actually make it worse not better. We need to learn the skills of dog handling, understand their intent and body language and  start from where they are at and build their stages up so they can manage more.

“But my dog isn’t food motivated”,  You can teach a dog to take food when they usually wont. The food can become a comforter the connection moment from you to the dog.

Training is so much more than just throw them a treat. There is science, timing, skill and good intentions behind it. It’s a lot to learn but when you master it, you can really see the dog.

02/09/2025

“You are just bribing them”

I wish I could turn up to meet a client and say feed more and that to be it. But in reality its not that.

The extent to some of the complexities in cases, I deal with these days is something else.

I hear a lot of "I’ve tried this and that but there maybe a little improvement"

Then I have work out what is going on with dog and owner. In the most part dogs are a result of the action and consequence.

I become a detective learning and watching until I see the missing parts of what the dog may need and what the human is expecting and what has gone before.

Mostly there is a misalignment between dog and owner that can come form misunderstood dog training, training that doesn’t suit the dog, badly handled and mismatching technics.

Social media over loading information.

Sometimes you cant see the wood for the trees because you are too invested and in the moment. It takes someone else to have an outside, experienced outlook to help guide you in the right direction.

Sometimes we run before we have learnt to walk well and dog training clients are often the same. We need to slow it down, evaluate what the hard part, and change what we have been doing. Human habits can be harder to change than dogs!!

When it comes to food and training I always encourage it. You can feed the best sausage in the world but if the timing and handling is off it actually make it worse not better. We need to learn the skills of dog handling, understand their intent and body language and start from where they are at and build their stages up so they can manage more.

“But my dog isn’t food motivated”, You can teach a dog to take food when they usually wont. The food can become a comforter the connection moment from you to the dog.

Training is so much more than just throw them a treat. There is science, timing, skill and good intentions behind it. It’s a lot to learn but when you master it you can really see the dog.

31/08/2025

Friends dogs missing around wark forest. Super friendly dogs that need to come home

♥️♥️REUNITED♥️♥️

TWO DOGS MISSING SIMONBURN NEAR HEXHAM NORTHUMBERLAND NE48 28.8.25

Two Bracco pointers go by the names of
Billy Whizz and Bonnie.
Last seen yesterday Thursday 28th late afternoon near longbrough road end, Simonburn but heading back into the forest.
Any sightings please message or ring either
Mark 0776 or Mandy 07979
Thanks in advance

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22/08/2025

Reactive dog on holiday
4 years ago with M***a. We did our first lakes camping trip.
But with a reactive dog, it was hard!
We parked the van near a bog just so she was away from everyone else.

She reacted to people and dogs. I remember thinking this walk is so hard.
I pulled to the side for most people and dogs on smaller path. Progress was slow. She shouted at a kid and scared them, and felt so bad. Id look forward to getting her back in the safety of the van.

I but I live for these days and I wanted her to love it too.

You have little breakthrough moments where she decided she liked the spaniel sat next to us at the cafe.
If I hadn't braved being at the cafe, I never would have known.

Now, after lots of steady exposure, training, and time. She can do all this off lead and let me focus on Toryn (who will over love everyone instead).

For anyone with a reactive dog.
It can get better, but its how you train and support them that matters.

17/08/2025

Happy 1 Year old aToryn!

I have no idea where the time has gone. You certainly keep up on our toes, little girl.
She is the fastest, most driven dog ive had yet!
Also the most intense cuddler, she loves you fiercely.

Not bad bone in her, just some naughty ones.
A little lifeguard in the making. I hope we can continue to keep up with you x x

15/08/2025

What do you see?
On those odd occasions when you see a dog and their handler.
What makes you think "that's a well-behaved dog" or "dont they look good"
If you think about it more, what are those dogs and people doing?

What makes it look so nice?

For me, it's those dogs that look happy.

They are enjoying the task and doing well. The owners will also be happy to be hanging out with their dogs.
The lead is loose, and movement together is well practised.
The dog will look to their handler for guidance if their something tricky. They deal with it together.

If you want to build a happy, content and attentive dog it from giving them what they need while teaching them what you would from them.
Your team, a team, takes a while to build. But when you get it, it's one of the best feelings in the world.

12/08/2025

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12/08/2025

The Tiny Detail That Could Transform Your Dog’s Behaviour
🐾 Tried dog training before… but nothing’s changed?

You’re not doing anything “wrong” — the problem might be in the tiny details most people (and many trainers) miss.
I specialise in spotting the micro-handling from you and the subtle body language from your dog that can quietly hold back progress — even after months of effort.

Small changes in the way you handle the lead, move your body, or time a command can make a huge difference.

Book a discovery call and lets have a chat.

08/08/2025

Welcome to Happy Hounds
We’ve put together a quick guide to help you pick the perfect training service for your dog. Just scroll through the images in this post and match your pup’s personality or training challenge to the right plan. We’re here to make your training journey fun and successful—let’s get started!

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