Silly Hounds Dog Training

14/03/2024

Anyone looking to so something fun with their pup that a little different - check out mantrailing!

We have some spaces available on our Urban Mantrailing Development Day in Cork City this Saturday.

Meeting Point: 📍Marina Market
Time: Start time 9.30am, finish around 4.30pm
Cost: €100

Who can Book?
Any level of Mantrailing Experience. You do not need to have worked with Hounds and Helis before.

What will be Covered?
Urban Mantrailing is technical skill for both handler and dog. Hard Surface trailing, pedestrians, traffic, traffic fumes, working on a short line etc is a challenge. Within this environment, we will work on:

✨ The 3 different starts: (Intensity, Delayed Intensity and Scent Article)
✨ Split Trails
✨ Aged Trails
✨ Cross Trails
✨ High Contamination Starts

How to Book:
Booking link in Comments on Facebook and Bio on IG

Any questions, please put them in the comments 👇

15/01/2024

Important information for all dog owners, especially over the next few days with the cold temperatures!

🐾 Attention fellow dog lovers! 🐾

As we gear up for a gorgeous week of crisp, frosty weather – perfect for those delightful dog walks and adventures – let’s keep our furry friends safe on the chilly paths and roads.

❄️ Watch out for Gritting Salt! ❄️

While the cold weather is fantastic for outdoor activities, the salt used to melt ice on footpaths and roads can pose a hazard to our canine companions. It might irritate their paws, leading to discomfort and potential health issues.

👣 Protect those Precious Paws: To ensure your pup’s paws stay happy and healthy, consider investing in dog booties or applying a pet-friendly paw balm before heading out. This extra step can make a world of difference!

🚫 Avoid Salted Areas: Try to steer clear of heavily salted areas, and opt for alternative routes if possible. Your pup’s safety is the top priority!

🧼 Post-Walk Paw Check: After your chilly adventures, give those paws a quick rinse and wipe. This helps remove any lingering salt and prevents it from causing further irritation.

Let’s make this week a winter wonderland for our four-legged friends, ensuring they enjoy the frosty weather while staying safe and sound! Share this post with your fellow dog enthusiasts to spread the word.

🐶❤️

11/01/2024

23/12/2023

As the year ends, we're filled with immense gratitude for our amazing clients! Your support, trust, and dedication to your dogs have made this year truly special. 🙏

🎄 Wishing you and your furry friends a Christmas filled with joy, laughter, and cherished moments. May this festive season bring you peace and happiness.

Merry Christmas from all of us at Silly Hounds Dog Training! 🎁

10/12/2023

With Christmas approaching fast, try to have some plans in place for your pup to prevent any incidents or injuries.

🐶 do they need to be part of all of the festivities?

🐶 have they got a safe space to go to if they get overwhelmed?

🐶 keep dangerous foods away from them e.g. chocolates, raisins (Christmas cake), onions, garlic to name a few.

30/11/2023

Anyone looking for gift ideas for Christmas for their furry friends?

Here are some fantastic small businesses that would be thrilled with your support 🎄💚

25/11/2023

Why post one adorable picture when you can post three? Now I want a Labrador!

Little Wren so attentive during our last training session, smashing life together with her owners and learning to be the best…oh look a leaf 🍂

24/11/2023

📣 We are not taking on any new clients for the remainder of 2023.

🐶 We will be putting all of our efforts into our existing clients and ensuring they finish the year with wagging tails.

📞 If you are a current client, make sure to get your sessions booked in to avoid disappointment.

🔍 If you are in search of a dog trainer, please feel free to get in touch as we can send you a recommendation list.

28/10/2023

🍂 Autumn is such a nice time to explore with our dogs - it's not too cold (yet), the trees are changing to beautiful colours...it's the season for photos!

🍁 Whether it's colourful leaves..pumpkins...spiced lattes, or whatever autumn means to you.

📷 Get snapping with your pup and tag us in your dog's best Autumn pose!

Tag us Hounds Dog Training

27/10/2023

Thanks for the laugh, chats, coffee and cake! Nothing beats talking all things dog! 😊

A gorgeous catch up with the fabulous Ciara from to talk Tec applications in dog training, separation specifics, why I need to marry an app developer and CAKE, specifically the phenomenal cake at my favourite coffee spot

Always a pleasure to natter and catch up with other powerhouse pros 👊❤️

17/10/2023

This is so important!

Keep your dog on a lead if you are in an area that requires your dog to stay on lead.

Rules are rules and being a responsible dog owner means acknowledging public spaces are for all to enjoy.

There are an abundance of spaces across the country that you can use for your off lead dog, all of which reactive dog parents can not. 
This isn't just about dogs either, it's about other people and being respectful to all using these public spaces.

If it says "all dogs on lead", keep your dogs on lead or, go somewhere where they can be off lead. It is that simple my friends, that simple.

And for the love of sweet mother in the heavens, do NOT allow your off lead dog to approach on lead dogs. 

04/10/2023

🐶 Puppy socialisation is often misunderstood.

📅 Over the next seven days, we will delve into the intricacies of raising confident and socially adept puppies.

💖 This is perfect for anyone who has just adopted a new puppy or for anyone who has brought home a little bundle of fluff.

🗣Consider sharing with any friends you know who have just brought home a new puppy.

06/09/2023

Can you believe it’s eight weeks until Halloween?! 🎃👻🎆

Halloween is often accompanied by scary masks, strange humans, and more importantly FIRE WORKS. These extremely loud, unpredictable noises can be very terrifying for many dogs, especially if you have a young pup in the household.

Set your dog up for success and help them become more comfortable with these sounds now by using YouTube/Spotify to expose your dogs to fireworks sounds.

Start on a really really low volume (where your dog doesn’t even really know what it is), and build this sound up over the next eight weeks in increments that your dog can cope with.

Get in touch with us if you have any questions.

06/09/2023

Dog body language matters.

If your dog isn’t interested in a pat, please don’t force them to have one. They are trying to tell you they are not happy, if we don’t listen, they might have to get louder which leads to growling, snapping or even biting.

If you’re ever unsure if they’re enjoying your pat, take your hands off and see if the dog comes back for more. If they don’t, it wasn’t enjoyable for them in that moment.

Contact a professional trainer if you’re worried about your dogs body language.

Please share 🥺🙏

Definitely need more people to ask their dog for consent!!!!

22/08/2023

3, 3, 3 rule....

10/08/2023

The face of a gorgeous dog who LOVES to learn.

All dogs should be given the opportunity to learn and behave to fit your lifestyle.

Don’t expect a high drive dog to know what you want them do to without showing them how you want them to behave.

This lucky pup has very dedicated owners who want to give her the best in life and are willing to put the time and effort in to her training.

Training your dog takes patience, repetition and consistency and if you are seeing behaviours you don’t like in your dog, consult a professional, qualified dog trainer to help and guide you.

Get in touch if you need help with your reactive dog.

23/07/2023

Only one more spot remaining for Puppy School.

Set you and your puppy up for success but enrolling in Silly Hounds Dog Training Puppy School.

Topics covered:
✅ Walking on the lead
✅ Coming back when called
✅ Basic obedience
✅ Vet visits
✅ Appropriate socialisation
and many more…

Book in through our website www.sillyhounds.ie

13/07/2023

URGENT
This litter of pups have just arrived. We urgently need a lactating foster Mom for the puppies to nurse. They are only 2 days old. Please email [email protected] if you can help🚨

🚨Whelping (nursing/lactating)female dog needed to help nurse these pups till they can survive on their own🚨