Heel & Hound

11/05/2024

A flirt pole is an excellent way to meet your dog's instinctual needs. Ozzy approves!

10/27/2024

Come see Heel & Hound at the Trunk or Treat on New London Turnpike today from 12-3!

Today is the day
Halloween Trunk or Treat
12-3 pm
160 New London Turnpike
Glastonbury

10/25/2024

While having to administer CPR to your pet can be terrifying, being prepared can help you act calmly and confidently in an emergency.

Stay Calm:
1️⃣ Breathe: Take a few deep breaths to steady yourself. Focus on the feeling of the air filling your lungs.
2️⃣ Delegate: If there are bystanders, assign them tasks like finding the nearest emergency vet.
3️⃣ Focus: Keep your mind clear. Concentrate on the steps ahead and stay in the moment.

When to Start CPR:
🐾 Your pet isn’t responding
🐾 Your pet isn’t breathing
🐾 You can’t feel a heartbeat or pulse

How to Perform CPR:
Compressions:
❤️ Position your pet on their side.
❤️ Deliver 120 compressions per minute (2 per second).
❤️ For every 30 compressions, give 2 breaths.

Breaths:
❤️ Close your pet’s mouth and seal it with your fingers.
❤️ Cover their nose and give 2 breaths—enough to make their chest rise.
❤️ Check for a heartbeat after 2 minutes. If there’s no pulse, continue.

When to Stop CPR:
🐾 Your pet starts breathing and responding
🐾 You reach the vet clinic and they take over
🐾 You can’t continue physically
🐾 Your pet starts breathing but is still unconscious

Recovery Position:
Place your pet’s head to the side, slightly tilting down (unless there’s head trauma).

Compression Techniques:
🐶 Medium to Large Dogs: Compress one third of the chest depth.
🐱 Small Dogs/Cats: Use your thumb and fingers for compression, or compress directly over the heart.

Stay prepared and know that you can make a difference in your pet's life! ❤️

10/17/2024

Happy birthday to Boogie!!!!🥳🥳🥳 His mom brought in these perfectly decorated cookies for all of the Pawrents to celebrate Boogie's upcoming birthday!!

10/16/2024

Say hello to Maverick! This handsome boy completed his first training session this morning and he was sooo focused! I can't wait to watch him learn!

09/06/2024

Say hello to Matilda! 👋

"Matti" was adopted from St. Lucia and her DNA results are in! Can you guess what breed this sweet girl is?

While most people might assume she is a mixed breed of some sort, Matti is actually 100% American Village Dog. These dogs are often called "Potcakes" and are almost completely descended from European dogs that were imported during the Colonial Era. 😱

Matti is settling in well with her new family and is eagerly participating in her private training! Can't wait to watch this girl reach her full potential!

09/05/2024

Picture Perfect Puppies! 😍

08/27/2024

FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL! 😍

08/09/2024

Follow these 5 steps to quickly potty train your dog!

08/09/2024

Loki and Nyx were hanging out in the Whole Foods plaza today! Only 4 days left!!!

08/08/2024

📣The Unleashed Dayschool is accepting applications for new students! The Unleashed Dayschool is Glastonbury 's Private School for Dogs. All dogs must have trained with Heel & Hound Dog Training and receive an official invitation to attend. Class is limited to a max of 10 students. Drop off and pick up times are flexible within the school hours. Dogs will recieve structured play time with other dogs as well as maintenance training to maintain what they have already learned. If you're interested, please complete the survey linked in the comments.

08/06/2024

Loki is becoming quite the gentleman in the car and in public.

07/29/2024

I'm having TWO much fun with these huskies... Littermates can often be difficult to connect with when they are already so hooked on each other, but I've found a way to connect with these two so real training can occur!

Also.. I'm pretty sure husky hair is the glitter of the dog world. It is everywhere and impossible to clean up. 😅

07/28/2024

📣The Unleashed Dayschool is now enrolling for the Fall semester! If you want your dog to attend, please fill out the survey linked in the comments below. (Filling out the survey does not guarantee a spot in the school.) Official invitations are being sent out over the next week.

07/27/2024

Sampson was looking cute during our training session today!