Heel & Hound

01/22/2025

Are you being consistent and purposeful about rewarding good behavior? Or are you accidentally rewarding the unwanted behaviors that you don't like?

So often, the good behaviors go unrewarded and the
"bad" behaviors get all of our attention. If you're having a hard time with habits like counter surfing, jumping on guests, barking in the crate, etc... There's a good chance that your attempts to correct the behavior are actually reinforcing it.

01/22/2025

Is your dog bored? Try these fun enrichment ideas! Can you get a bingo with your dog? Show us what you've got!

01/15/2025

Looking for high value training treats? These are our favorite!
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01/08/2025

Check out Benny staying calm, cool, and collected while Ivy and her mom hang out nearby. Ivy is a previously dog and human reactive Klee Klai that has been training with Heel & Hound Dog Training for a few months, and she is excelling! Benny and I just happened to run into them during Benny's 3 Hour Training Day Out. Benny is a reactive doodle working on overcoming fear and anxiety. So proud of them both for this moment!

01/02/2025

Anyone recognize this handsome boy?

After being successfully trapped after an unknown number of days roaming, we safely detained this intact male Labrador yesterday 1/1/2025. Found on Tryon Street on the Glastonbury/Portland townline.

If this is your dog or know who this dog belongs to, please call us at 860-633-7227 or 860-633-8301.

12/18/2024

These Lil' Hounds had a great time this morning!

12/14/2024

Ivy and Stallone were showing off their calm behavior in public today!

12/07/2024

Stowe is proud of himself for all the progress he's made in his training. Look at his little grin. 😍

11/19/2024

👀 Behind the scenes...

11/19/2024

Kyla the Corgi needs your help paying for her surgery. Please share!

My name is Melody, I'm the owner of Heel & Hound Dog Training. As many of y… Melody Wade needs your support for Support Sydney and Kyla Through Urgent Surgery

11/18/2024

Tucker looks so good in his custom muzzle! Muzzles can be a wonderful training tool, but all muzzles are not created equal. A good muzzle should allow your dog to fully pant without restriction and drink water while wearing the muzzle. I prefer to work with clear vinyl muzzles like this, so I can clearly observe the dog's facial expression and mouth position during use. The personalization and added flare shown here are just a fun bonus! This custom muzzle was made by

11/11/2024

📢📢📢Okay Heel & Hound Tribe, my assistant Sydney needs our help. Her dog Kyla spent the night in the emergency room this weekend and has been diagnosed with BOTH Intervertebral Disk Disease (IVDD) and Degenerative Cranial Crucial Ligament Disease. Her dog needs a very expensive surgery ASAP. Please take a moment to check out this fundraiser that I have started for her. She cares for your furbabies as if they were her own. Let's show her some love during this difficult time. 🙏

https://gofund.me/7b51c621

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!