Harmony and Hounds, Inc.

28/02/2023

Meet Gershwin! Gershwin is one of the puppies currently training in our program to learn how to help his handler! You can learn more about him and his handler, Elias, on their account 💚

23/08/2022

It’s time for another ‘Meet the Team’!

“I’m Ella and Kodak is my service dog in training. Kodak is a Newfoundland and is 1.5 years old, our end goal being a medical alert and light mobility task work. His favorite activity is swimming, whether it be in a pool or in a lake. When he’s off duty, Kodak loves playing with his best friend, Fallon, and hanging out with his favorite people. No one is a stranger to Kodak and his goofy Newfie personality makes him a favorite when we go on hikes all around SE Wisconsin. Harmony and Hounds has been so supportive of both Kodak and myself in our journey so far and we’re both very grateful to have the community in our corner.” - .and.company

08/08/2022

It’s time for a “Meet the Team” where you get to meet some of the dogs and teams training with the program!

Today’s team is Kiara the silver poodle and her handler Kylee!

“Kiara and I are working with Harmony and Hounds because despite being an amazing service dog I do believe there is always room for more training. Having a support system when you have a Service Dog is important. Kiara has been with me from Yellowstone National Park to Disney World in Florida. She is a very happy, well rounded working dog. We are training with H&H because there is always more to learn and there are a few additional tasks I’d like to add to Kiaras list. Wendy is an amazing person and I love that we have this opportunity!” -

27/07/2022

LAST CALL!! This is your reminder that we are almost at the end of our fundraiser! You have until 7/31 to purchase any items from this limited line of merch :) You can find the link to our fundraiser in our bio! All profits benefit our program, Harmony and Hounds.

19/07/2022

We have another Harmony and Hounds dog celebrating a birthday!

Luna Belle has matured so much over the last year in her service work and as a dog in general. She has began to choose to work when I need her instead of go off and play even when that can be tempting.This shows loads of work ethic and maturity. She loves cheese, eggs, and fruit such as watermelon and blueberries as special treats. When she's not working, her favorite things to do are nature walkies, chasing the squirrel in the back yard, stealing pillows and blankets around the house, sun bathing, and cuddling with her mama and dad (Me and my husband). She's the best working dog a girl could ask for and my favorite thing about her is her silly but stern personality. She is bossy when I need it, but always knows how to be a clown to cheer me up. We balance each other out in the best way 💜

18/07/2022

Happy (belated) Birthday to Me!

Hi! My name is Eliezer, which means God is my help. But, I usually go by Eli or my double trouble name, Chaos. (Holly usually write these, but today it’s my turn.)

I just turned 2 years old yesterday! Look how cute I was when I was born. Now, I’m a handsome 70lb lean machine. It’s okay. Holly agrees. I’m smart, too. She says I’m too smart, but I don’t think so. I know how to sit, wait, stand, down, settle, come, in, out, on, off, find, get, hold, drop, touch, boop, step, place, snuggle, spin, back, under, focus, get dressed, and paw. My come is super. Holly is always very proud and making her happy makes me happy. I know all my family members names, free, crate, one more, all done, stick, ball, tug, yes, no, tuna, water, and eat. I LOVE to snuggle, brush my teeth, and, even though I do it well, I don’t love cleaning my ears or trimming my nails. My favorite things in the whole world are ball, tug, and go. I love to go places and to work. I’m a really fast learner. I’m getting better at taking baths and having haircuts, heel and walking loose-leash. My leave it leaves much to be desired yet, but there are so many exciting things to eat! Holly says everything that smells like her is not food. She’s great and all, but I disagree. That stuff is delicious!

Anyway, I’m pretty well on my way to being a full-fledged service dog like my big brother Felix. He’s so cool! Obviously, it runs in the family. I hope you’re having a great day, too.

Love and boops,
Eli 🐾

15/07/2022

Kayla and her assistance dog, who have been training with us have partnered with to raise money for Harmony and Hounds! Starting today through July 31st, every purchase of their limited edition merch will generate a 100% of profit donation!

https://detezi.com/collections/stitch-fundraiser-for-harmony-hounds

19/10/2021

Then → Now

Coda is doing very awesome here at Harmony & Hounds! He just turned 16 weeks old yesterday. So far, we have been to puppy class at Ideal DOG LLC for some socializing with the wonderful trainers there, done lots of exposure outings, practiced grooming, and learned lots of other foundational skills that will set him up to have a long, happy working life!

25/08/2021

It’s the finalist round!!! Head over to our website at https://www.harmonyandhounds.org/donate/fundraisers and make a vote for one of the top 3 names that were submitted by our wonderful supporters! A little under a week until our new program puppy starts his adventure as an assistance dog! Voting ends Sunday, August 29 at noon (12pm CST)! What name do you think is gonna win?!

16/08/2021

Name submissions are over! Let the voting begin!!! Head over to our website at https://www.harmonyandhounds.org/donate/fundraisers and vote for your favorite name! Here is the list of names you can vote from:

• Treble
• Trevor
• Coda
• Tempo
• Marcel
• Presto
• Brio
• Forte
• Maestro
• Fido

Voting ends Sunday, August 23rd at noon (12pm CST). Finalist voting will begin Monday, August 24th. The winning name will be announced August 30th!

Name That Puppy Voting!

10/08/2021

We are SO excited to announce our newest program prospect!! Maybe even more exciting… we’re letting YOU name him!

You will have until Sunday at noon (12pm CST) to make your name submissions. All you have to do is submit your name and leave a donation of at least $5. There is a form on our website for submissions at https://www.harmonyandhounds.org/donate/fundraisers.

Once names are submitted, you will be able to vote for your favorite name for $1 starting Monday. Following a finalist round, the winning name will be announced on August 30th when puppy officially joins the program! We can’t wait to see what you guys come up with!!!

A HUGE thank you to Wild Spirit Standard Poodles for donating this wonderful little guy! 💜

01/08/2021

Hi all!! We are very excited to announce our first fundraising campaign! 🥳

Buy your shirts here: https://www.bonfire.com/harmony-and-hounds-inc/

Wild Spirit Standard Poodles has graciously donated one of their puppies to our program. Our goal has always been to place our program dogs free of charge to their recipient. We know, first-hand, how financially challenging disabilities are and want to do everything in our power to help make assistance dogs more accessible. This is where you come in! We are fundraising to cover the costs for our upcoming program dog. Assistance dogs cost approximately $20,000 on average. Costs include training, gear, vet care, health testing, food, toys, basic care needs, and so on. The campaign runs through August 21st, so make sure you order before then! Orders will be shipped directly to you at the end of the campaign.

If you're not interested in a shirt at this time, you can still make a monetary donation at https://www.harmonyandhounds.org/donate. You can also share this post to show your support!

Thank you all so much for being so supportive of this journey. Our whole team is so grateful for each and every one of you!

We are dedicated to improving the lives of others through the power of music and dogs!. We are raising money to support our next assistance dog. Our goal is to place ...

13/05/2021

Wendy, our Executive Director and head trainer, was a guest on The Barkada Podcast! She shares a little about her journey with cystic fibrosis and service dogs. We are so proud to be a part of the community here in the Fox Valley!

20/04/2021

Puppy classes are so important for socialization and Ideal DOG LLC’s are the best! Check them out!!

08/04/2021

Music is so cool! 😎 What are your go-to workout songs?

Want to push yourself harder while enjoying yourself more? Just hit play.

24/03/2021

Happy ! We couldn’t miss the opportunity to show off cute puppy pics of our service and therapy dogs!

Pic 1: Felix
Pic 2: Penny
Pic 3: Quincy
Pic 4: Inday
Pic 5: Eli
Pic 6: Kodak

Please comment puppy pics of your dogs for us to oogle at! 💜

17/03/2021

May the luck of the Irish be with you today! Happy St Patrick’s Day from the Harmony and Hounds family! ☘️

18/02/2021

Meet Jerry! He is up for adoption through Saving Sully Dog Rescue. I had the pleasure of transporting him to his foster home and he was such a sweet, sweet boy.

Interested in meeting this sweetheart? Please fill out an application to adopt him at www.savingsully.org.

12/02/2021

Learn more about our Board Member of the week, Sarah!

We asked Sarah a tough question...why do you love dogs?

“Oh gosh. That’s tough. I love how dogs seem to find joy in everything! Like every day and every moment is the best day of their life. I feel like that attitude is infectious - it’s really hard to not be having the best day ever when there’s a happy, furry, smiley dog in front of you, telling you it’s the best day ever!”

08/02/2021

Meet one of our Board members!👋🏻 My name is Sarah Luna! I am a board member at Harmony & Hounds, and I am also the Volunteer & Events Manager at Happily Ever After Animal Sanctuary in Green Bay. In my role, I’m responsible for managing, building, and sustaining HEA’s volunteer program. I also design, plan, and manage all of HEA’s core fundraising events.

My favorite part of my role at HEA is the opportunity to continuously learn and grow, all while helping to build and sustain incredible programs and an awesome brand. And all for the benefit of the dogs and cats! Who wouldn’t love that?!

I was really excited by the opportunity to be part of Harmony and Hounds, because it combines three of my absolute favorite things in life - dogs, music, and changing lives. I am so very excited about the opportunity to work with the other members of this organization, learn from them, and use my skills to help in building a program that will positively impact the lives and wellbeing of those we serve.

Learn more about Sarah throughout this week!

03/02/2021

We have been waiting months and months for this... and the day is finally here!!!! We are officially a 501(c)(3) non-profit! This means that donations made are now tax-exempt. This is a huge milestone for us. We are so excited to be able to share this with you. It is so exciting to get closer and closer to our mission each day. If you are interested in making a donation, you can head to our website at www.harmonyandhounds.org/donate. 💜

01/02/2021

Thank you to the amazing donor who purchased some items off our Amazon list! If you would like to make a donation, you can find the list at: www.harmonyandhounds.org/donate.

**donation are not yet tax-deductible as we await our 501(c)3 approval**

28/01/2021

A HUGE thank you to Nashville Pet Products Oshkosh for donating all these amazing foods and toys to the program!

27/01/2021

from Oshkosh Area Humane Society
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Hi, I’m Monty and I am a year old. I am an adventurous boy, who likes to stay busy. I am also smart and I hope you will want to teach me lots of new stuff! I need to be an only dog, but I am worth it, I promise! Won’t you come meet me (by appointment only)? ❤️🏡🐕🍖🎾🐶☄️🦴🥏❤️ 💖

11/01/2021

Happy Monday, and just a reminder to never be afraid to be yourself (or Batman)! 🥰

02/01/2021

Eli would like to know what your New Years’ reflections and goals are by filling out the template in our stories! Happy New Year!!! 🥳

Here are a few of our 2021 goals:
- successfully placing our first program pup
- launch our online service dog academy to the public
- train our second program pup
- start getting involved in our community (once it’s safe to do so)

We are so grateful for everyone’s support during our inaugural year! Can’t wait to make 2021 even bigger and better!!

18/12/2020

Hello! I'm Sarah A. and I'm a board member for Harmony & Hounds. I've loved animals all my life, especially dogs. I also love reading and video games. I was happy to be invited to serve on the board as I have seen first hand how music and service animals have benefited a person's quality of life. Thank you for your support!

Check our stories to learn more fun facts about Sarah!

14/12/2020

Penny wants to remind you to not let the stress of shopping, schedules and responsibilities take away from the magic of the holiday season! Take time to relax enjoy your family, friends, and loved ones (even if it’s virtually) this year! We have also probably never seen a grumpier Santa before 😂

08/12/2020

This cute and loveable pup is still up for adoption!

All Dempsey wants for Christmas is a home of his own ♥️

🎄Chihuahua mix
🎄9 weeks old
🎄Male
🎄Spunky, sweet and cuddly

Apply to adopt: www.savingsully.org

04/12/2020

Have ever seen a dog doing tricks and thought they were cute, but not very practical? Here are some practical benefits that trick training can bring to you and your dog’s lives:

- Cognitive workout for you and your dog! Trick training helps your dog think critically about their actions and helps you think critically about how your dog learns.
- Tricks can improve your dog’s fitness! For example, “sit pretty” or “beg” exercises your dog’s core muscles and improves their posture.
- Some tricks can turn into helpful tasks! For example, teaching your dog to put their toys away can be a cute trick or a fun task to help you with your daily chores.
- Most importantly, trick training helps build your bond with your dog! When you have fun and accomplish new things together, your bond will become stronger and stronger with each success.

What fun tricks have you trained your dog? What tricks are you interested in training your dog?