Hillary's Hound House - Jumpstart Puppy Training Program

Hillary's Hound House - Jumpstart Puppy Training Program Got Puppy? JUMPSTART runs daily Monday through Friday, giving your puppy a solid foundation in obedience training and social learning (socialization).

Hillary's Hound House has 3 stellar programs; JUMPSTART for puppies 8 weeks to 6 months, and TEEN TUNE-UP for adolescent puppies, and DAYCARE & ENRICHMENT for all the days in-between. JUMPSTART Puppy Training Program is a 6-week long puppy training program that offers daylong training and socialization for puppies as young as 8 weeks old up to 9 months. This includes social skills he will need to

participate in your everyday life. JUMPSTART is unique because we train your puppy, and then we train you. JUMPSTART Skills Your Puppy Will Learn:
To ring bells to potty outside
Basic Obedience (Sit, Down, Stay, Go to Bed, Heel)
Lightning-fast Recall (racing back when called)
To sit nicely to ask for what he wants
To walk nicely on-leash
To play nicely with children and other puppies
To greet other dogs appropriately
To meet strangers politely
To travel to new places confidently
Stress-free Crate Training
To behave nicely in the car
Chew toy training for bite inhibition and to prevent destructiveness
at home

Daylong Socialization helps puppies to meet and interact with all types
of people and dogs so your puppy does not become fearful as an adult.

Summer adventures begin soon! There is still time to join us for:🐾 Renewal Recall🐾 Puppy Agility FoundationClass sizes a...
06/13/2026

Summer adventures begin soon!

There is still time to join us for:

🐾 Renewal Recall
🐾 Puppy Agility Foundation

Class sizes are intentionally small to provide individualized coaching and support for both people and dogs.

If your preferred class is full, please be sure to join the waitlist. Additional sessions will be added as demand allows.

Learn more and register at Hillary's Hound House. Registration opens on Tuesday, June 9.

Pet Safety Alert: Deadly Death Cap Mushrooms Linked to Local Dog FatalitiesWe want to make all of our puppy and dog fami...
06/13/2026

Pet Safety Alert: Deadly Death Cap Mushrooms Linked to Local Dog Fatalities

We want to make all of our puppy and dog families aware of a serious danger currently affecting dogs throughout Northern California.

California health officials have issued warnings about an unusual and widespread outbreak of highly toxic Death Cap mushrooms (Amanita phalloides) and other poisonous mushrooms in multiple counties, including Marin, Napa, and Sonoma.

Death Cap mushrooms are among the most poisonous mushrooms in the world and are commonly found beneath oak trees, in parks, landscaped areas, gardens, and wooded spaces throughout our region.

We have recently learned of several suspected local dog exposures, including reported fatalities, while another dog required ten days of intensive veterinary care after ingesting a suspected Death Cap mushroom.

Even a small bite can cause severe liver failure and death.

One of the most dangerous aspects of Death Cap poisoning is that dogs may initially appear to recover after experiencing stomach upset, only to develop life-threatening liver damage hours or days later. Early treatment is critical and can dramatically improve the chances of survival.

Please be extra vigilant when walking your puppy or dog, visiting parks, hiking trails, or spending time in your yard - especially around oak trees, landscaped areas, and after rain or irrigation.

What To Do

• Keep dogs closely supervised outdoors
• Do not allow dogs to sniff, lick, or eat mushrooms of any kind
• Check your yard regularly and remove mushrooms immediately
• Keep dogs leashed in areas where mushrooms may be growing
• Contact a veterinarian or emergency animal hospital immediately if ingestion is suspected

Symptoms May Include

• Vomiting
• Diarrhea
• Excessive drooling
• Lethargy
• Loss of appetite
• Weakness or collapse

Treatment is most effective before symptoms develop. If you think your dog may have eaten a mushroom, do not wait for signs of illness to appear - seek veterinary care immediately.

Please share this alert with friends, neighbors, dog walkers, pet sitters, and fellow dog owners. A few moments of prevention could save a dog's life.

Stay safe,
Hillary's Hound House

Socialization 101 (or 2)At the dentist If you are lucky to have a dentist as wonderful as Dr. Safapour at Signature Smil...
06/12/2026

Socialization 101 (or 2)
At the dentist

If you are lucky to have a dentist as wonderful as Dr. Safapour at Signature Smiles you can bring your puppy for a visit 💖

Zoomies to Zen - Yoga with Your Puppy Class begins on June 15.Some of the most meaningful moments in puppy development h...
06/12/2026

Zoomies to Zen - Yoga with Your Puppy Class begins on June 15.

Some of the most meaningful moments in puppy development happen quietly: a puppy choosing to relax, checking in with their person, or settling comfortably in a new environment.

Those moments become habits. Those habits become life skills.

If you'd like to help your puppy build focus, confidence, and emotional resilience while enjoying time together, we invite you both to join us for this sometimes hilarious, sometimes calm class.

Our 6-session Yoga with Your Puppy Class will begin on Monday evening, June 15 at 6:15pm. This class time is intentional. By early evening, many puppies have moved past the busiest part of their day and are naturally beginning to settle. It's the perfect opportunity to practice the art of slowing down, paying attention, and finding calm together.

For more information and to register, please visit our website.

"I have a plan!" said the puppy.Puppy did not, in fact, have a plan...Most puppies move first, think later, and occasion...
06/11/2026

"I have a plan!" said the puppy.
Puppy did not, in fact, have a plan...

Most puppies move first, think later, and occasionally launch themselves into situations they haven't fully evaluated.

Puppy Agility Foundation helps puppies develop confidence, coordination, body awareness, and teamwork through games, beginner obstacles, and confidence-building activities.

Puppy Agility Foundation Class will be taught by agility instructor Celeste Barker at Hillary's Hound House in San Rafael.

🐾 Classes begin June 20.

Every Leaf Deserves Immediate Investigation.Puppies arrive in the world enthusiastic, curious, easily distracted, and ab...
06/10/2026

Every Leaf Deserves Immediate Investigation.

Puppies arrive in the world enthusiastic, curious, easily distracted, and absolutely convinced that every leaf, shoelace, and moving object deserves immediate investigation.

One of the most important life skills a puppy can develop is learning how to settle, observe, and reconnect.

That's the inspiration behind our new Yoga with Your Puppy Class.

In this unique class, humans participate in a gentle yoga practice while puppies learn the earliest foundations of calmness, focus, recovery from excitement, and connection. Rather than asking puppies to "be calm," we help them develop the skills that make calmness possible.

For this class, I'm delighted to be partnering with Rachel O'Connor, who has taught yoga in both group and private settings for more than twenty years. Rachel's thoughtful, welcoming teaching style creates the perfect environment for both people and puppies to slow down and learn together.

Yoga with Your Puppy Class starts on June 15 at Hillary's Hound House. Visit our website for more information.

Remember when your dog thought you were the most interesting thing in the world?Then adolescence arrived with opinions, ...
06/09/2026

Remember when your dog thought you were the most interesting thing in the world?

Then adolescence arrived with opinions, independence, and a suddenly fascinating world. 😄

Renewal Recall is designed to help adolescent and adult dogs strengthen responsiveness, reliability, and connection in real-world environments.

Because sometimes "Come!" deserves a little refresher.

🐾 Classes begin June 20.

Every Leaf Deserves Immediate InvestigationPuppies arrive in the world enthusiastic, curious, easily distracted, and abs...
06/08/2026

Every Leaf Deserves Immediate Investigation

Puppies arrive in the world enthusiastic, curious, easily distracted, and absolutely convinced that every leaf, shoelace, and moving object deserves immediate investigation. 🍃

Yoga with Your Puppy Class helps puppies practice calmness, focus, recovery from excitement, and connection while humans enjoy a gentle yoga practice.

One of the most important life skills a puppy can develop is learning how to settle, observe, and reconnect.

Taught by Rachel O'Connor and Hillary Alexander.

Classes begin June 15.

Learn more and register at Hillary's Hound House.

From Zoomies to ZenWe're excited to introduce three new classes at Hillary's Hound House!🐾 Renewal Recall🐾 Puppy Agility...
06/06/2026

From Zoomies to Zen

We're excited to introduce three new classes at Hillary's Hound House!

🐾 Renewal Recall
🐾 Puppy Agility Foundation
🐾 Yoga with Your Puppy

Whether your dog is navigating adolescence, discovering new skills, or learning how to settle in a busy world, we've created new opportunities to learn, grow, and have fun together.

Class sizes are intentionally small to provide individualized coaching and support.

Visit our website to learn more. Registration opens on Tuesday, June 9.

04/24/2026

A Day in the Life of a Puppy Coach at Hillary's Hound House.

Work with Puppies. Build Real Skill. Grow Into Leadership.

At Hillary’s Hound House, training happens all day. Every interaction is calm, kind and intentional - designed to create calm, thoughtful, and responsive puppies.

Who We’re Looking For;
We are building a team of future leaders.

This role is for someone who wants more than a job—it’s an opportunity to develop real skill, take ownership, and grow into a leadership role within a structured training environment.

If you are passionate about dogs, driven to improve, and motivated by doing work that makes a difference in the lives of people and puppies, you will thrive here.

What You’ll Do;
- Lead playgroups, enrichment activities, and field trips to forest, mall, and stores for enhanced socialization
- Lead structured playgroups with awareness and control
- Support puppies in developing confidence and regulation
- Participate in training throughout the day
- Work closely with our team to support daily flow

Who Excels Here;
- You enjoy a supportive, collegial environment
- You enjoy working with puppies and would like to build a future working with dogs
- You want to grow and take on more responsibility

Growth Opportunity;
Puppy Coaches are in a prime position to take on increasing responsibility play a pivotal role in our training and daycare programs.

Salary: $24-25/hour DOE
Hours: Mon - Thurs 8:30am to 3:00pm

Please send your resume and tell us about your experience with puppies or dogs.

Thanks so much to Puppy Coach Heather! And Stinson, you have my heart.

Address

781 Andersen Drive
San Rafael, CA
94901

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 3pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 3pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 3pm
Thursday 8:30am - 3pm

Telephone

+14159156627

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