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08/29/2024
"Don't worry, I found a pool that's juuuuuuuust right!" - Nico
Enlightened Hounds is a small team of trainers operating in the Austin, TX area. We have services ranging from private lessons to board and trains.
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We love working together with owners and their dogs to create a dream team in your home! Enlightened Hounds is a two trainer team operating in the Austin, TX area. We have services ranging from dog walking to behavioral private lessons. No matter what you are looking for, we have a way to help you create a brighter future with your dog. We love working with dogs of all shapes and sizes. At Enlight
ened Hounds we believe in creating a solid foundation by starting training as soon as you get your dog, whether you get them as a puppy or adopt them as an adult. We have services tailored to working with puppies, as well as focused on obedience skills for the adult dog. We also specialize in working on reactivity and aggression issues. No matter what your struggles are with your dog, we have a service to fit you. We service all of Austin, Cedar Park, Elgin, Georgetown, Hutto, Pflugerville, and Round Rock. Just give us a call and let's set something up!
"Don't worry, I found a pool that's juuuuuuuust right!" - Nico
We fully deserve Addy's judgement. We forgot National Dog Day! 🤦
(Although let's be fair, every day is National Dog Day for us!)
Share some photos of how you celebrated with your pup! Post them in the comments or tag us in your stories.
Sharing some poolside secrets
Being comfortable settling in a car is a skill that our pups must learn, just like sit or down on cue! Chews are a great way to help your puppy feel more comfortable in the car and help it be an enjoyable experience for them. And crates are a great, safe way to travel!
Just a little treat from Lady!
This sweet, fun, cuddle bug is still looking for her forever home. While she is doing ok with us she deserves a home that she can really grow into.
Summer might be coming to a close, but this is Texas. There's still plenty of time to chill in the pool with your bestie! 😎
Did you know it's Relaxation Day? Yoshi did and he takes it very seriously. ❤
Whether you are training a brand new puppy, a newly adopted adult dog, or a dog you’ve had for a while but just haven’t gotten serious about training yet, these four skills are the best place to start building a strong foundaiton.
🐾 Their Name - Before your dog knows anything else, the first thing they should learn is their name! Make sure that their name only means “stop what you are doing and look at me” and try not to overuse it! Nicknames are a great way to be able to still talk to your dog without being worried about them still understanding what their name means.
🐾 How to Offer Behaviors - Start with things like sit and down and show your dog that sometimes behaviors will pay off even when we haven’t asked for them.
🐾 How to Settle - This is especially important for puppies. The more our dogs know that choosing to just curl up and hang out pays off, the easier working with them becomes!
🐾 Reward Marker - This tells our dog when they’ve done the correct thing, and is so important in building our communication with them so that we can move on to teaching the harder things.
Head over to the Resources area of our website to download this full infographic! www.enlightenedhounds.com/recommendations-resources. And always ask us if you aren't sure how to teach any of these things!
You can't beat training with a view like that.
A field trip to Healthy Pet Austin always leaves us smiling. ❤
It's Back to School season! A time of year that can be very stressful, both for us and our dogs. So what do we need to do to prepare our pups for this major schedule change?
Read all about it here in our latest blog: https://www.enlightenedhounds.com/post/prepare-your-pup-for-back-to-school
And reach out to us if you feel you need help getting your pup set up right for back to school! Whether they need to go back as well, or you just need a little extra help giving them something to do during the day.
Have you seen our latest blog? We're wrapping up our month of tricks talking a little bit about the difference between a "trick" and an "obedience behavior".
Head over to our blog here and give it a read: https://www.enlightenedhounds.com/post/what-is-a-trick-really
A lot of us are probably getting stared at like this lately. What's been your favorite way to exercise and entertain your pup this summer?
It's a pool party day at Day School! 😎☀️
Between the heat and storms, indoor training is where it is this summer! Here are 5 tricks that we love teaching that are great for teaching indoors and require minimal space.
Grab the full infographic (and other helpful tips) on our website at www.enlightenedhounds.com/recommendations-resources
Keep your eyes on this spot for a little how to later this week on number 5!
Uh hey miss trainer lady... This pool is missing something!
New Blog Post!!
Since we're spending some time talking about tricks this month, we want to talk a little bit about a couple of tricks that can sometimes be a mistake to teach: Speak and Shake.
Check out the full blog post here: https://www.enlightenedhounds.com/post/when-tricks-turn-into-problem-behaviors
Just dropping in with some of the cutest Saturday snoots 💕
Our Board & Train pups work hard, but they also get to play hard and cuddle hard! Stormy is a pretty big fan of the cuddle hard portion in particular ❤
We have available spots coming up for our Board & Train program at the end of July starting on the 21st! Reach out soon if you are interested in this program for your pup, as these spots will fill fast.
We are always also available for Day Training, Decompression Walks, and Private Lessons even when our Board & Train programs are full, so don't hesitate to reach out if you need training hep with your pup! We are here to help.
You can message us directly here, text us at 512-710-6064 or email us at [email protected]
New Blog Post!!
As we're battling this atrocious summer heat, let's talk about ways to tire our dogs out while staying in the a/c! Check out the blog post here: https://www.enlightenedhounds.com/post/summer-trick-training
While you're here, take part in a poll! How many of you would be interested in a virtual tricks class to help give you some guidance on tricks and give you goals to work towards during this brutal summer?
Comment below if it's something you'd like to join!
Ellie is a big fan of these floral splash times. A perfect fit for a such a perfect princess 🩷
A shopping outing is a great way to beat the heat! Asami had a great time getting to stretch her legs in the air conditioning and practice her skills at the same time!
We get asked about service dog training a lot, and we always recommend Bond Dog Training! Here is a great opportunity to learn a ton from Sarah no matter where you are.
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Summer is fully and officially here! So let's talk about how to walk smart with our pups in the heat. Check out our latest blog post for some of our suggestions on how to keep you and your pup safe: https://www.enlightenedhounds.com/post/walks-in-the-summer
Addy is working hard to beat the heat! Living in a pool in the shade is one of the best ways, she's convinced. (If you take close look at the corners you'll see that the trainers agree!)
Don't forget, if you're worried about your pup getting a walk in this heat, we can always change walks to training time and stick to the indoors. Depending on your pup we will either focus on fun games inside to work out their brain instead (with potty breaks of course) or take them to a store for some leg stretching and training time!
Continuing this months theme of talking about Loose Leash Walking, check out our latest blog post discussing all the different ways to reward our dogs for walking on that beautiful loose leash! You can read the blog here: https://www.enlightenedhounds.com/post/rewarding-for-loose-leash-walking
Still out here finding rainbows 🌈🩷
Plus practicing our stellar public skills in the air conditioning!
Sometimes you meet a face that you just can't help but want to squish 🩷
There are a lot of different ways to work on loose leash walking, and a lot of different tools you can use to help you on your leash walking journey. Our preferred leash walking tool is a front clip harness.
Now, there are a ton of different front clip harness options out there, and it can be hard to figure out which one will be the right fit for you. The long and short of it is whatever option you and your dog are the most comfortable with is the right choice for you!
We do have a couple of harnesses that we have a lot of success with and like to recommend:
🐾 The Balance Harness by Blue-9
🐾 The Freedom Harness by 2 Hounds Design
Both of these harnesses have a history of working well for our clients and we are big fans.
Of course training really is your best friend when it comes to creating Loose Leash Walking, but having a tool to make it easier to stick to your training is never a bad idea! We are also always on hand to help you out with your leash walking goals.
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Let's learn Spin!! Step One: Have an obvious treat in your hand and use it to lure your pup in a circle. It can help to test both directions, some of our dogs prefer one over the other! Make sure to move your hand slowly enough that your pup can follow. If they get lost and come out of the spin, slow it down a little. Do this 3-4 times in a row, marking and treating as your pup finishes the circle. Step Two: Fade your lure! Put your treats in your pocket (or on the side next to you) and do exactly the same motion, just without the treat in your hand. When your pup completes the circle, make sure to still mark and treat. Doing this step within a few lures is the key to making sure your pup is able to do this without the treat in your hand. If your dog is unable to do this without the lure in your hand, do one or two more repetitions with a lure and then try again. This is also the time you can add a verbal cue! Step Three: Practice! Keep at it! Try not to go back to the lure if you can. As your dog gets more fluid with the motion start forming your hand into whatever you want the signal to look like, and try pulling it back to you earlier in the circle until eventually it's a mild flick of the wrist. Step Four: Have fun!! Remember, training should always be fun fo ryou and your dog. If either of you are miserable, take a step back and reasses. And never hestitate to reach out to us for help! #dogs #dogsofinstagram #instadogs #dogsofaustin #dogtraining #dogtrainingaustin #austindogtraining #bestdog #austin #atx #tricks #trickdog #tricktraining #spin
Ever wonder what cooperative handling looks like in action? Honestly, it's kind of boring! Haku enjoys showing his skills off though. Especially since he just has to chill and eat cookies! #dogs #dogsofinstagram #instadogs #dogsofaustin #dogtraining #dogtrainingaustin #austindogtraining #bestdog #austin #atx #cooperativehandling #cooperativecare #nailtream #earcleaning
Curious what a cooperative handling session looks like? Let's show you! Teddy is not a huge fan of being brushed, especially when we hit knots, but unfortunately being a #cavapoo daily brushing is kind of a thing. So we work with him gently and slowly. We've been practicing on elevated surfaces to help get him ready for his first trip to the groomer and working on a chin rest in our hand for brushing his head and chest, and being held gently for his back and body. We make sure to keep our brushing short and take lots of breaks for treats, and stop if he asks us to. Plus of course, cuddles at the end. #dogsofinstagram #dogs #dogtraining #dogtrainingbaltimore #baltimoredogtraining #dogtrainingmaryland #dogsofbaltimore #charmcity #charmcitydogs #boardandtrain #baltimore #bmore #cooperativehandling #cooperativecare #cooperativegrooming #grooming #brushing #cavapoosofinstagram #doodlesofinstagram #cavapoosofbaltimore #cavapoosofmaryland #doodlesofmaryland
Don’t you just love some beautiful leash walking?? Join us on Saturday for our Lovely Leash Walking workshop to see more of it on your own walks! Email us at [email protected] or text 512-710-6064 to register! #dogs #dogsofinstagram #dogsofaustin #dogtraining #dogtrainingaustin #austindogtraining #leashwalking #workshop #groupclasses #austin #atx
A very belated update on our Goose! Things have been a bit of a whirlwind over here for me (Meggan) with some trips and deaths in the family, but we are still plugging away here with the new kid. I'm still determined to share our journey with you all, so let's get caught up! Check out all of the details on our blog here: https://www.enlightenedhounds.com/post/goose-update #dog #dogs #dogsofinstagram #whippet #whippetsofinstagram #dogtraining #puppyraising #puppytraining #whippetpuppy #decompressionwalk #vetvisit #blogpost #dogsofaustin #austindogtraining #dogtrainingaustin #austindogtrainer #austin #atx
Making friends! #dogs #dogsofinstagram #dogsofaustin #austindogtrainer #austindogtraining #dogtrainingaustin #dogtraineraustin #puppytraining #austin #atx #AustinDogs #ATXDogTrainer #AustinPups #DogTrainingTexas #DogTrainingTips
Raising Goose! Welcome to our week one update for the new member of our staff, Goose! We will be sharing updates here and on our blog every week. Check out this weeks blog post at www.enlightenedhounds.com/raising-goose-week-one.
Exciting news! We have Board & Train openings starting September 1st for puppies, adolescents and adult dogs looking to work on basic skills. (Unfortunately our Behavior Board & Trains are booked until the beginning of November) If you'd like to learn more about our Board & Trains or enquire about specific dates you can email us at [email protected], or text us at 512-710-6064! #dogs #dogsofinstagram #dogsofaustin #austindogtrainer #austindogtraining #dogtrainingaustin #dogtraineraustin #puppytraining #austin #atx #AustinDogs #ATXDogTrainer #AustinPups #DogTrainingTexas #DogTrainingTips
What does cooperative care look like exactly? It depends on what you need your pup to do! One of our favorite ways to work on cooperative nail trims (at least for the front feet) is to teach our dogs to use a scratch board. You get a pup with nicely filed nails, and they’ve had fun playing an awesome game! #dogs #dogsofinstagram #dogsofaustin #muttsofinstagram #dogtraining #cooperativecare #austindogtrainer #austindogtraining #dogtrainingtips #nailtrim #austin #atx
It's Trick Tuesday! Follow this step-by-step guide to teach your furry companion the "High Five" trick! 🐾🐾 Step 1: Prepare Treats 🦴🍖 Grab some delicious, bite-sized treats that your dog loves. These will be the rewards for their fantastic high fives! Step 2: Get Their Attention 👀 Find a quiet spot to train and call your dog over. Make sure they're focused and ready to learn. Step 3: Show the Paw ✋ Gently take one of your dog's paws in your hand and say "High Five" in a cheerful tone. Then treat! Do this a few times, and then wait to see if your dog can lift their paw on their own. Step 4: Reward & Repeat 🎁 As soon as your dog lifts their paw even slightly, reward them with a treat and lots of praise! Repeat this step several times until they understand the connection between "High Five" and the paw lift. Step 5: Practice & Polish 🔄 Practice the "High Five" trick regularly. The more you do it, the better your dog will become! Be patient and keep the sessions fun and positive. Step 6: Generalize the Trick 🌎 Take the show on the road! Practice the "High Five" trick in different locations to help your dog generalize the behavior beyond the training spot. Step 7: Show Off! 📸 Once your dog has mastered the "High Five" trick, show it off to friends and family. Capture the moment with a cute photo or video to share on social media! 📸🐕 Remember, trick training is all about bonding and having fun together. Celebrate every small success and enjoy the journey with your furry friend! 🌟 #TrickTraining101 #HighFiveTrick #SmartPupTricks #dogs #dogsofinstagram #dogsofaustin #austindogtrainer #austindogtraining #dogtrainingaustin #dogtraineraustin #summer #indoortraining #austin #atx #AustinDogs #ATXDogTrainer #AustinPups #DogTrainingTexas #PositiveReinforcementTraining #DogTrainingTips #PawsitiveTraining #AustinDogLovers #DogObedience #DogBehavior #AustinPets #AustinDogCommunity #DogTrainingExpert #BestDogTrainer #AustinCanineTraining
🐾Let's have some fun! Let's teach Between!🐶 Between is not only a great way to exercise your dogs brain (and body) indoors and away from the heat, but it's also a very useful skill! Between comes in handy in all kinds of settings (just check out our blog on it for all the details!). Here's how you can teach your dog Between in a few simple steps: 1️⃣ Start in a Distraction-Free Environment: Begin training in a quiet and familiar space where your dog can focus without too many distractions. 2️⃣ Grab Some Tasty Treats: Use delicious treats as a reward to motivate your dog during the training process. Make sure the treats are small and enticing! 3️⃣ Lure Your Dog: Hold a treat in your right hand in front of your dog's nose, and slowly move it to your right side and behind your legs. Be ready with a second treat in your left hand. As they reach the desired spot behind you, mark and treat with the treat in your right hand, then quickly stick your left hand with the treat behind your legs and lure them through. Then mark and treat again. 4️⃣ Add Verbal and Hand Signals: Once your dog starts following the treat without hesitating, introduce a verbal cue and a hand signal. 5️⃣ Reward and Repeat: Repeat the process, gradually fading out the treat lures one by one and relying more on the verbal and hand signals. 6️⃣ Practice and Generalize: Practice in different locations and gradually increase distractions. Remember, patience and positive reinforcement are key. Celebrate your dog's progress, and always end training sessions on a positive note. #DogTraining #ImpressiveTricks #FunWithDogs #PositiveReinforcement #DogTrickTraining #TrainingJourney #HappyDogs #SpinLikeAPro #DoggyWhirlwind #AustinDogTrainer #DogTrainingAustin #AustinDogs #ATXDogTrainer #AustinPups #DogTrainingTexas #DogBehaviorist #PositiveReinforcementTraining #AustinPetServices #TrainWithLove #DogTrainingTips #PawsitiveTraining #AustinDogLovers #DogObedience #DogBehavio
Who says old dogs can’t learn new tricks?!! Our 10 year old Cavapoo friend Misty says that’s stupid. She got to learn this super fun new trick while Meggan was visiting Texas this week. Her brain is exercised, she got to stay inside, and it’s arthritis friendly! Go Misty!! #dogs #dogsofinstagram #dogsofaustin #dogtraining #austindogtrainer #austindogtraining #dogtrainingaustin #tricktraining #seniordog #olderandwiser #indoortraining #cavapoo #cavapoosofinstagram
One of the questions we get the most about our Day Training services is "How will I know how to keep the training going?". We love that owners want to be involved and know how to keep things going after the Day Training session is over, and we are committed to supporting our dog owners and making sure they have all of the resources they need! So here's how we make sure that happens with Day Training: 🐾🌟 We highly recommend pairing Private Lessons with your Day Training, at least at the beginning. This allows us to give you hands on instruction on how to keep things going. 🐾🌟 During each Day Training visit we take as much video of our training as we can! Then we edit the highlights together (and sometimes this means the trickiest moments!) and send you an edited copy with a voiceover explaining every step we take. 🐾🌟 For each new skill your pup learns your trainer will share handouts and instructional videos with you to make sure you know exactly how to teach the skill. 🐾🌟 We are always available for you to ask questions via text and email! We are a team and here to support you every step of the way. Curious about Day Training? Reach out and see if it might be a good fit for you and your pup! #AustinDogTrainer #ATXDogTrainer #AustinDogTraining #DogTrainerAustin #AustinDogs #AustinPets #DogTrainingTX #DogBehavioristATX #AustinPuppyTraining #DogObedienceAustin #ATXPuppyTrainer #AustinPositiveTraining #DogTrainingExpert #DogBehaviorTraining #AustinDogBehavior
Have you noticed the new offering on our website?! We are so excited to be launching our first virtual course!! These training classes include weekly lectures and four guided training sessions each week with a trainer telling you exactly what to do. You get access to a supportive group as well where you can share your training and ask our trainers questions. The best part? There’s no time limit!! Take as long as you need to complete the course and come back to it anytime! And you can join us from anywhere! #dogs #dogsofinstagram #dogtraining #austindogtrainer #basicobedience #virtualtraining #onlinedogtraining #virtualdogtraining #trainingclass #groupclass
Ever wonder what real life looks like for our Board & Train pups? Wonder no more! If youve ever been interested in setting up a Board & Train for your dog, reach out now! We only have one spot left this year for a Puppy or Adult Board & Train. The best part? It covers Christmas! So if youve been dragging your feet at getting your dog situated for Christmas while you travel, this is a great opportunity for them to stay somewhere fun and cozy, and learn a lot! #dogtraining #dogs #dogsofaustin #dogsofinstagram #doodle #doodlesofinstagram #doodlesofaustin #boardandtrain #christmas #austindogtrainer #austin #atx #multidoghousehold #multidogtraining
Finn just finished up a Board & Train stay with us and we wanted to show off his final field trip. Finn came to us with some impressive skills already, so we could focus on teaching some new fun things (like swinging into heel so pretty!) and taking his skills out on the road! Our Board & Train programs are entirely customizable to your dog and your goals. We only have three spots left this year for Board & Trains, so reach out soon! #dogsofthedomain #dogs #dogsofinstagram #dogsofaustin #dogtraining #austindogtrainer #pittiesofinstagram #muttsofinstagram #publictraining #boardandtrain #austin #atx
Come and join us for a field trip to The Domain with our Day School pup Bodhi! #dogs #dogsofaustin #dogsofinstagram #dogtraining #austindogtrainer #thedomain #dogsofthedomain #cattledog #heelernation #austin #atx
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