Hackles & Hide K9 Academy

Hackles & Hide K9 Academy At H&H, we take a psychological approach to training from a dogs point of view. We specialize is healing and rehabilitation for K9 aggression and reactivity.

We also offer basic and advanced obedience using positive methods.

At 41 years old, I never imagined I’d be graduating again ..but here we are!!!After nearly two years of study, and hands...
12/18/2025

At 41 years old, I never imagined I’d be graduating again ..but here we are!!!

After nearly two years of study, and hands on work, I’ve officially finished my course for Professional Canine Behavior Consultant 🙌🏼

✨️So what does a Behavior Consultant do you ask?✨️

A Professional Canine Behavior Consultant works beyond just obedience, helping dogs with complex challenges like aggression, reactivity, fear, anxiety, and compulsive behaviors. They do this by looking at the entire situation (including genetics, past experiences, environment, emotions, and daily life, etc).

Using science based, humane methods, we identify what's driving the behavior and how to change it safely and ethically. We prioritize the emotional well-being of the animal!

This journey has been humbling, challenging, and incredibly rewarding. I’m grateful for the mentors, clients, dogs, and supporters who helped me get here ,and I’m excited for what’s next for H&H!!!

Here’s to lifelong learning… even at 41! Hah!!

YEAH.. im proud of me! 🙌🏼

Thank you so much to everyone who came to the Ugly Sweater Party! We were able to raise $225, four bags of food, and a t...
12/17/2025

Thank you so much to everyone who came to the Ugly Sweater Party! We were able to raise $225, four bags of food, and a ton of cool stuff for the dogs at Cedar Valley Humane Society!

We appreciate you all so much for showing up!

11-2 at the Cedar Valley Humane Society!! This is. FREE event but donations to CVHS are appreciated!!! PLEASE COME!
12/14/2025

11-2 at the Cedar Valley Humane Society!! This is. FREE event but donations to CVHS are appreciated!!! PLEASE COME!

HEY YOU🫵🏼 🎄🐾 Ugly Sweater Party to Support Cedar Valley Humane Society.. and to say THANK YOU for the continued support!...
12/07/2025

HEY YOU🫵🏼

🎄🐾 Ugly Sweater Party to Support Cedar Valley Humane Society.. and to say THANK YOU for the continued support!! 🐾🎄

❄️We’re hosting a fun and festive Ugly Sweater Party, and we’d love to see you there!

This is a FREE event, but donations to Cedar Valley Humane Society are greatly appreciated and make a real impact!!

✨ Don’t miss out on the incredible animal-focused businesses joining us:

• Pondview Paws Retreat
• Buckin’ Good Antler Chews
• Downtown Dog Social Club
• Mabel & Pearl Tea Company
• A Purposeful Life Animal Rescue And Sanctuary
• Uptown Paws
•Dog Star Bording and Enrichment Daycare
• Heartland Kennels
• La Bella Pet Spa
• Dog Paws
• Dog Zone
• Hackles and Hide K9 Academy

🎅 Something fun:
You can adopt a stuffed dog for a $15 donation to CVHS and decorate your very own little dog house! Perfect for kids and adults alike!

🥤🍰 We’ll have plenty of food, sweets, and drinks, so just bring your festive spirit (and your best ugly sweater)!

🐶🎄 Please come show your support and help us make a positive impact for the animals of CVHS!

✨️At Cedar Valley Humane Society
Located at 7411 Mount Vernon Road SE.✨️

Do you have limits? Of course you do! And so does your dog.Understanding a dog’s boundaries starts with learning their w...
12/07/2025

Do you have limits? Of course you do! And so does your dog.

Understanding a dog’s boundaries starts with learning their warning signs and staying aware.

✨️Not every dog will display the “textbook” signals before a bite. That’s why educating yourself on subtle canine body language is also so important.✨️

This knowledge isn’t optional, it’s a responsibility (it should be anyway)
Every dog owner should understand how dogs communicate, especially in homes with multiple dogs or young kids!!.. (im pretty sure you all know my stance on kids and dogs, but ill save that for another post) .

My point? A few minutes of education can prevent a lifetime of consequences.. for you AND your dog!

If you need help understanding your dog or ever have questions, REACH OUT!!

Mike: [email protected]

Ashley: [email protected]

Www.hacklesandhidek9.com

12/06/2025

✨️TRAINING MISTAKE✨️

*Leash Preasure*.. lets talk about it 😯

Now, is leash pressures a bad thing?.. Not necessarily! But there certainly needs to be a balance. Naturally, dogs learn through gentle pressures and opportunities!

HOWEVER, too much pressure can make a dog overly sensitive, which may lead to avoidance and sometimes even avoidance aggression 👀

Avoidance aggression happens when a dog feels so much pressure that even tiny cues from people or other dogs make them go into defense mode.

So how do we use pressure the right way?
✨️Time.✨️

We give the dog a moment to think and choose. If they start making the wrong choice, we interrupt gently before the behavior happens and guide them toward a better option.

For example:

In this video at PetSmart, Lena spots a big dog. She starts to drop her body (her “tell”), so I interrupt by calling her name and reward her for looking at me. After that, she keeps making better choices on her own..and gets paid for it! 🙌🏼

Get it girl!

If you need help understanding your dog.. REACH OUT!!!

Ashley: [email protected]

Mike: [email protected]

Www.hacklesandhidek9.com

I know this is a little off topic, but I wanted to ask here before posting elsewhere. I have a large bag of little boy t...
12/04/2025

I know this is a little off topic, but I wanted to ask here before posting elsewhere. I have a large bag of little boy toys (excavators, fire trucks, and other toddler favorites) and I’d love for them to go to a family who could really use them this holiday season.

All of the toys are clean, in great working condition, and ready to make a little one smile 😃

If you could use them, please feel free to message me privately...no need to feel embarrassed at all! 🎄

Im happy to deliver them!!

12/03/2025

🎄🐾SECOND ANNUAL UGLY SWEATER PAWTY! 🎄🐾

Break out your ugliest, sparkliest, and most fabulously hideous holiday sweaters.. because it’s time for our Second Annual Ugly Sweater Party!

✨️When: December 14th
✨️Time: 11 AM – 2 PM
✨️Where: The Cedar Rapids Humane Society
✨️Entry: Donation to the Humane Society if you are able.

We will have food and sweet treats!

❄️This is a NO DOG event! We are hoping to have a few adaptable dogs walking around. So out of respect for them, please leave yours at home!❄️

Let’s celebrate the season, support a wonderful cause, and fill the room with joy, laughter, and truly questionable sweater choices. 😵🎅

Stay tuned for a list of small animal businesses and rescues that'll be there showing off their stuff.!

Hope to see you there!! 🍭

When we understand the behavior, we can help change it. Knowing why helps us respond with compassion, not frustration. W...
11/30/2025

When we understand the behavior, we can help change it. Knowing why helps us respond with compassion, not frustration. We chose to be their voice. The animals are worth it ✌🏼

Co-regulation: On days like today, with all the extra noise and commotion, our animals can feel a little more on edge.An...
11/27/2025

Co-regulation: On days like today, with all the extra noise and commotion, our animals can feel a little more on edge.

Animals are naturally wired to sync their nervous systems with another calm animal or human...This shared regulation helps them steady their emotions and feel safe.

Today, my boy really needed that. He sought out the calmest soul in the house and settled right into her peace.

Thankful for my boy 🤎.. and cousin Lauren's gentle nature.🫶🏼

We are so thankful for every one of you who supports us! Your encouragement keeps us moving forward in our purpose. 🫶🏼✨...
11/27/2025

We are so thankful for every one of you who supports us!

Your encouragement keeps us moving forward in our purpose. 🫶🏼✨️ We appreciate you every single day!✨️

🦃 Mike and Ashley

11/22/2025

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6270 Partners Avenue Suite #311
Marion, IA
52302

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