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

Took Trix to brunch at Refinery 14 in Madrid. We walked around the perimeter of the restaurant before sitting down. Sh...
10/17/2025

Took Trix to brunch at Refinery 14 in Madrid. We walked around the perimeter of the restaurant before sitting down. She eventually took a nap after watching the people and other dogs.

10/17/2025

Look mom! No leash. I took Trix’s leash off so she could play with Ryder. I also was seeing if she would come up to me without it. Love seeing this kind of progress and the dog feeling better

10/17/2025

Playing with Ryder, who is now resting at my side. Lol. This girl can run! So happy to see Trix having fun and really getting to go all out in a run. This girl is making super fast progress which tells me she did have human contact at some point, but then didn’t.

10/16/2025

Observe but don’t overwhelm. Trix is at a large park at a slow
time. My dogs are with me and we are all watching people
Walk by at a distance that Trix can observe but not get overwhelmed at. You can see my dogs sit and watch too along with me. When Trix is concerned, I find it helps to stop, acknowledge, maybe sniff a little, then move on. Trix then knows we are all aware of the people and dogs walking by. That allows her to feel safer cause her pack has got her back.

Why do I feed new foster dogs in a crate? Firstly for free roaming dogs, it allows them to feel safe and unthreatened b...
10/16/2025

Why do I feed new foster dogs in a crate? Firstly for free roaming dogs, it allows them to feel safe and unthreatened by my other dogs. Free roaming dogs may have had to compete for food, so being in a crate allows the dog to enjoy their meal without being vigilant. If this issue does exist, it usually subsides after
The dog gets used to having regular meals without challenge from other dogs. I also would not allow my dogs to go pester the other dog while eating. Secondly it helps the dog like the crate. A crate trained dog can be transitioned easier to a new home and also travel. Using a crate keep the crated dog safe, and keeps any issues popping up while I am away from the house. This goes for all dogs but particularly previously feral dogs. They tend to not understand house manners, so crating allows me to come home to a house intact

10/16/2025

Tail wag! Trix is settling in nicely. We went on a walk yesterday and she was wanting to be with the group last night so she slept in my room in a crate. kudos to the shelter for getting her to this point.

Watching me from besides my file cabinet about 5 feet away. This is the place of her choosing. Notice the leash so I c...
10/15/2025

Watching me from besides my file cabinet about 5 feet away. This is the place of her choosing. Notice the leash so I can move her if needed.

10/15/2025

Want to see daily progress of New feral puppy foster? Trix just arrived from Mountainair Shelter. The staff and I worked with her to get her walking on a leash and less afraid. I have worked with her twice before. Watch how I wait to allow her to assess the environment before getting out of my car. A lot of protesting from fearful feral dogs is because they don’t know the environment they are entering is safe. So giving her time and space while not fussing with her allows her to exit the car on her own. (Not going to pick her up). If you want to see daily progress with Trix follow my social media. I will be posting unedited progress and examples of how I help feral dogs.

Ryder is enjoying getting a massage while his leg gets casted for his brace. The brace will support his remaining front...
10/15/2025

Ryder is enjoying getting a massage while his leg gets casted for his brace. The brace will support his remaining front leg. Ryder is very tolerant.

10/13/2025

Super excited puppy that excited pees? Here is one tip to help. Don’t join in their excitement. Be what you want the dog to be - which is calm. I still interact but in a calm way and I lower my body into a squat so I am not looming over her - which will cause over submission

10/13/2025

Adult dog Ryder playing with and also teaching Heeler puppy some manners. You can see him try to calm her down many times by using pressure of his paws or mouth. This is how puppies learn to be polite and how to play. But they also learn how to relive pressure. I find it fascinating to watch this and how good dogs are at applying just the right amount and not more

Brought this heller puppy - oops I mean heeler puppy home last night. Completely friendly but very active and wouldn’t ...
10/13/2025

Brought this heller puppy - oops I mean heeler puppy home last night. Completely friendly but very active and wouldn’t settle after 3 hrs of play. So I picked her up and massaged her for a bit. Then I put her in her crate in my room and luckily she slept for 9 hrs without a peep. Crates do amazing things and help
Dogs learn to regulate themselves.

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Sandia Park, NM
87047

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Monday 9am - 8pm
Tuesday 9am - 8pm
Wednesday 9am - 8pm
Thursday 9am - 8pm
Friday 9am - 8pm
Saturday 9am - 8pm
Sunday 9am - 8pm

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+17032546582

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