❄️Snow much fun!⛄️
Does your pup like to romp in the snow ⛷️ or would they rather stay curled up in the cozy warmth? 😴 Show us in the comments! We would love to see how they feel about the snow 😍
#snowday #dogsinsnow #snowdogsofinstagram
Meet Maggie. 👑 Maggie is a Dinosaur Princess. Maggie also just celebrated her 𝟙𝟝𝕥𝕙 birthday. 🎉 Her vet recommended she take it a little slower, but Maggie is still a feisty diva who likes to go. To protect her joints but *still give Maggie the mental stimulation she needs,* 𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 is how her adventure hikes look now. 😁We’ve walked plenty of Golden Oldies (as we like to call them), from dogs in wheelchairs to 20 minute sniffaris that total 20 feet. 😄 Senior pups, those with special needs, you name it-they all deserve to have adventures, too! And we love spoiling every one of them. 🥰 Sign up for a meet and greet on our website TheHoundryLLC.com #olddogsarethebestdogs #adventurewalkswiththehoundry #sassyoldlady #dontletherfoolyou
🎊 New year 🐶 new puppy?
Responsible puppy parenting means keeping your new dog off of and away from ground that could be contaminated with diseases they aren’t yet immune to. 😷 However, puppies 6-18 weeks of age are in prime condition to learn 𝙘𝙧𝙪𝙘𝙞𝙖𝙡, 𝙡𝙞𝙛𝙚𝙡𝙤𝙣𝙜 𝙡𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙤𝙣𝙨 and information which can be missed due to these restrictions. What should you do?! 😰 Risk their health or “socialize?!”
Have no fear, that’s where we come in. 🦹♀️
With our new Puppy Program, we will provide your pup with opportunities to 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘭𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘦𝘯𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘯𝘦𝘸 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘴 𝘪𝘯 𝘢 𝘴𝘢𝘧𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘶𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘪𝘴𝘦𝘥 𝘸𝘢𝘺, 𝘩𝘦𝘭𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘮 𝘨𝘢𝘪𝘯 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘧𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 as they grow! Our puppy-safe adventures include ones like Spuds had here! We will watch rowers from afar, “meet” horses, and learn that other new sights, smells, and scenes can be good things! Your puppy will be our guide as we give them the opportunity to “socialize” without being tossed into overwhelming situations.
Our Puppy Program offers 10 weeks of enriching experiences, 2 days a week. Once your new puppy is fully vaccinated, we’ll introduce them to other dogs during a few adventure walks. 🥾 Check out our website for more info ➡️ https://thehoundryllc.com/puppyprogram
#adventurewalkswiththehoundry #letsgoonanadventure
🎊 New year 🐶 new puppy?
Responsible puppy parenting means keeping your new dog off of and away from ground that could be contaminated with diseases they aren’t yet immune to. 😷 However, puppies 6-18 weeks of age are in prime condition to learn 𝙘𝙧𝙪𝙘𝙞𝙖𝙡, 𝙡𝙞𝙛𝙚𝙡𝙤𝙣𝙜 𝙡𝙚𝙨𝙨𝙤𝙣𝙨 and information which can be missed due to these restrictions. What should you do?! 😰 Risk their health or “socialize?!”
Have no fear, that’s where we come in. 🦹♀️
With our new Puppy Program, we will provide your pup with opportunities to 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘭𝘰𝘳𝘦 𝘦𝘯𝘳𝘪𝘤𝘩𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘯𝘦𝘸 𝘦𝘹𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦𝘴 𝘪𝘯 𝘢 𝘴𝘢𝘧𝘦 𝘢𝘯𝘥 𝘴𝘶𝘱𝘦𝘳𝘷𝘪𝘴𝘦𝘥 𝘸𝘢𝘺, 𝘩𝘦𝘭𝘱𝘪𝘯𝘨 𝘵𝘩𝘦𝘮 𝘨𝘢𝘪𝘯 𝘤𝘰𝘯𝘧𝘪𝘥𝘦𝘯𝘤𝘦 as they grow! Our puppy-safe adventures include ones like Spuds had here! We will watch rowers from afar, “meet” horses, and learn that other new sights, smells, and scenes can be good things! Your puppy will be our guide as we give them the opportunity to “socialize” without being tossed into overwhelming situations.
Our Puppy Program offers 10 weeks of enriching experiences, 2 days a week. Once your new puppy is fully vaccinated, we’ll introduce them to other dogs during a few adventure walks. 🥾 Check out our website for more info ➡️ https://thehoundryllc.com/puppyprogram
#adventurewalkswiththehoundry #letsgoonanadventure
Do you know what’s “normal” for your pupper? 🤔 Knowing what’s “normal” for your specific pets provides a baseline and reference point for their health and well-being, which can make anything “wrong” more noticeable. We call this a☝️Head to Tail👇:
💁 This can be very easy to incorporate into your routine snuggle sessions! Use treats as necessary, and as you gently pet your dog (or cat, guinea pig, etc.!) be mindful of what you feel.
Starting at their head, as you pet them, do you feel any bumps or soft spots? What does your dog’s muzzle feel like? How clear are their eyes? 🔎 Are their ears clean or waxy inside? Does their nose have any cracks? What condition are their teeth in?
Rub along each area of your doggo, breaking this up into multiple sessions as needed, and note what you feel. Making this part of your regular cuddle time may help you notice any differences in their breathing, paw pads, nails, fur, etc. sooner rather than later! AND 🤫 this will build a sweeter bond between you both as you enjoy these calm moments together. 🥰 As if we needed another reason for that..😉
#didyouknow #tuesdaytipswiththehoundry #themoreyouknow
Pup Winter Weather Tips at Calamity’s Coffee
One more from Penny and Wyatt 🤦 Such a little brother. #adventurewalkswiththehoundry #somanysmellstosmell #movegetouttheway #exploreoakridge
Have you ever arrived back home and your dog did this? Do you know why?! It’s not just a stretch because they were snoozing (like Remy happened to be 😉)- it’s a dog’s version of a 𝙃𝙐𝙂! 😍 A version of a “play bow,” this adorable stretchy-bow towards you means, “Oh HI, you’re back ♥️ missed you ♥️ and love you so much!” As if we couldn’t love our pups any more 🤗🥰 #tuesdaytipswiththehoundry #didyouknow #puppylove #dogsarethebest
Ever needed to break your dog’s focus on something? 🤨 See them reaching for a suspicious morsel on the sidewalk?! 👀 Does your dog hardly know you exist once you leash them up?✌️
“𝙇𝙤𝙤𝙠 𝙖𝙩 𝙢𝙚” is one of the simplest and best cues you can teach your dog!
•1. Begin in your home by rewarding your dog when they make eye contact with you. You want to start in a calm setting to build a foundation with your dog.
•2. Once your dog starts making that connection, add the cue, “𝙇𝙤𝙤𝙠 𝙖𝙩 𝙢𝙚” in an upbeat tone to mark the moment they look at you with a “Yes!” and/or a treat. You want those words=good things! in your pup’s brain.
•3. Last step! When your dog is really getting the hang of it, begin giving the cue, “𝙇𝙤𝙤𝙠 𝙖𝙩 𝙢𝙚” *then* marking and rewarding when your dog makes eye contact! Once this becomes consistent, you’ll be able to practice in all sorts of settings.
👏 We use this cue DAILY and begin teaching each dog soon after they sign up with us! It can very versatile and helpful, but most of all, it can build your connection with your dog and boost their confidence! Lucy, here, is a perfect example! 🥰
#adventurewalkswiththehoundry #lookatme #buildthatbondwithyourdog
Has this ever happened to you? 🫵 You’re out with your best buddy, and the moment you look away 💥BAM💥 they’re wrapped around a tree! 🤦 Then do we have the solution for you! 🙌 One of our clients taught us their trick when we began adventure walks: “Tree!” 🤯 Simplest, easiest, most obvious cue but one of the best we’ve learned and implemented! “Yeah but I don’t take my dog out on hikes.” WAIT✋THERE’S MORE! This can be used •a̲n̲y̲t̲i̲m̲e̲• your dog wraps around something! 😯 For instance, Leah recently helped another client and her dog with this at a local coffee shop. The pup had wrapped herself around a chair leg. However, when the dog heard “tree!” she backed up and untangled herself! 🤩 You’re welcome 🫳🎤 go and walk tangle-free! and a huge thank you to Ezra’s owners for changing our lives with this trick! 💘 #adventurewalkswiththehoundry #dogsarethebest #tuesdaytip #mindblown
🫶 Here’s to the ALL the hair, drool-slinging, gross eye boogers we wipe away, the fritoes we smell, every “What’s in your mouth?!” and “no No NOO!” 🥂 Every zoomie through the house, table-surfing, romp and roll in the grass, and late night snuggle through a thunderstorm. 🖤
The love we have for dogs and the love they give in return is truly one of the sweetest things in the world, and every moment with them is a treasure. HERE’S TO OUR PUPS! 🥰
#internationaldogday #nothinglikeadog #dogsarethebestpeople #hugyourdog
Did you know❓When walking on a main road, pedestrians and their dogs should walk FACING oncoming traffic! For us, this means walking on the ⬅️ LEFT side of the road. It might seem dangerous, but this is to ensure that oncoming cars see you better and allows you and your dog time to hop to the curb when necessary. 🦮🚶 Check out https://www.nhtsa.gov/road-safety/pedestrian-safety for more tips! #walkswiththehoundry #strollinalong #backroadsarethebestroads
