Hart to Heart Canine Training, LLC

Hart to Heart Canine Training, LLC Understanding dogs and what is important to them forms a trusting bond between dogs & their humans

My experience comes from my time fostering, rescuing, and rehabilitating dogs while volunteering for dog rescues and shelters since 2009, plus training clients’ dogs since 2014. Focusing on feral and fearful dogs, I've honed in on what truly works in transforming fearful and feral dogs into happy, thriving companions. Training alone doesn't equate to trust – especially for dogs who have endured t

rauma from hoarding situations, abuse, or neglect, or those who were once street dogs or feral roamers. These dogs need more than just commands; they need compassionate guidance and unwavering support to overcome their fears. I am a Certified Relationship-Based Trainer through the Canine Human Relationship Institute and a Certified Dog Trainer through IACP. I am also in a Least Intrusive Minimally Aversive (LIMA) workgroup with the IACP. I integrate the true meaning of the LIMA principle and Cynopraxic training into my work.Julie Hart is a Certified Relationship-Based Trainer (Canine Human Relationship Institute) and Certified Dog Trainer (IACP) with extensive experience in rehabilitating fearful and feral dogs. With a background in volunteering with dog rescues since 2009 and professional dog training since 2014, Julie has dedicated her life to helping dogs thrive. She is the president of Friends of San Miguel County Animals, a volunteer non-profit benefiting underserved animals in New Mexico. She has worked extensively with the fearful and feral dog population in New Mexico shelters, imparting her expertise by training others in dog rescue rehabilitation, and offering assistance to clients who once believed their dogs were beyond hope. I am also the founder of Rescue Dogs Responsibly - a website and YouTube channel dedicated to assisting people choose safe adoptable dogs. This also educates about dog rescues and shelters about the myriad of behavior and training protocols helpful for dogs

11/19/2025

Timing when teaching words to a dog is often mismatched which causes the dog to not understand what the person is asking. Here I use Ryder, and his noisy toy, as an example for “drop it” since he does not know that yet. But this especially applies to teaching “come.” So many times people keep Telling their dog “come” while the dog is not coming or even running away. The word must be paired with the action you want the dog to do.

Simple sniffing exercise I do with fearful and feral dogs in still photos. I am making this diagram for a book I am wri...
11/18/2025

Simple sniffing exercise I do with fearful and feral dogs in still photos. I am making this diagram for a book I am writing, but thought it would be helpful to share here. Main points are to look at where my gaze is going - its easier to see because of the sunglasses. I am not looking at the dog. I am also angling my body and shoulders away from the dog. Because of my awareness of how my body position affects the dog, and doing something the dog understands , I can make a good amount of trust with the dog fairly quickly.

11/17/2025

What an exciting squirrel filled afternoon. A squirrel, which has been seen at the front of our property, decided to enter our fenced area today. I didn’t know about the squirrel’s decision and let the dogs out. Wow! How exciting! All three were digging and trying to locate the squirrel, but Tipton takes the nut job agility award for climbing the tree that allowed the squirrel to escape over the fence. It took a while for the dogs to chill out after this. Please don’t come back squirrel. It will not end well for you. Feral dog fun!

11/17/2025

Birds negotiating access to the water fountain in my yard. Displays of threat and acquiescing space to other birds. One bird seems to come in and tell the bird hogging the water that it’s his turn at the fountain. The small bird seems defensive because no one is really paying attention to him (her?) but he opens his beak anyway. I do t know a lot about bird communication, but I get the idea. If anyone wants to chime in please do.

The perks of volunteering for a dog rescue. Getting to hold puppies. Super nice small breed puppies !
11/16/2025

The perks of volunteering for a dog rescue. Getting to hold puppies. Super nice small breed puppies !

11/13/2025

Tipton let out a huge alarm bark at something in front of the house. The other dogs ran to his aid. They quickly realized nothing was there except a trash bag waiting to go out, so they all called the “stand down” and relaxed. I also go to their aid. I am not as fast, but I go right up front to assess what they are concerned about.

Chatting with a group of Mormon missionaries while walking Lexi in Moab, I was asked if I had a religion. I said I belie...
11/09/2025

Chatting with a group of Mormon missionaries while walking Lexi in Moab, I was asked if I had a religion. I said I believe in the church of dog. While this is a bit of a smart ass comment and a good way to not get too personal with strangers, it is completely true.

Seeing nature with a dog is sure to make one a little bit spiritual, and I am reflecting on the experience in Utah this morning. To behold the wonders of the earth along with a dog is enlightening. Dogs hold so many keys to happiness and they have so much to teach us. They have no shame, no self-consciousness, they are authentic and they are present. Dogs don’t repeat actions that result in bad consequences for them. Imagine if we could overcome all our feelings of inadequacy and act freely, not be ashamed of our mistakes, but learn they don’t serve us, and quickly toss them away.

Dogs also show unabashed joy, reminding us how valuable we are when we come home, just for being us. Dogs, and the lessons they hold, could be a key to a lot more happiness, if people could go beyond what they want out of a dog and truly give the dog what it needs - to the best of our ability. Doing this has required me to improve myself and has spilled over into my entire life for the better.

Dogs know how to just “be” and enjoy what they have. They are happiest when doing dog things, like exploring or sunbathing. They don’t feel
Guilty or question their self-worth for doing “nothing.” They can teach us how to let go of our emotional baggage and be one with nature. This concept crosses boundaries of religion, culture, gender, and borders. Happy Sunday.

That kind of day - spent hours yesterday deep cleaning my car and washing all the seat protectors so it would be accepta...
11/06/2025

That kind of day - spent hours yesterday deep cleaning my car and washing all the seat protectors so it would be acceptable to my brother and sister in law when I meet them in Moab. Today, on the drive to Moab, my dog companion for the trip - Lexi - decided to evacuate her a**l glands on the seat cover. Lovely!

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