V3 Gun Dogs & Canine Academy

11/27/2025

Happy Thanksgiving from us and the entire V3 family. 🦃
This year brought us so much to be thankful for - the best kind of family we’ve built, incredible friends, a peaceful home, and the best clients, dogs and horses. Our kids are healthy and happy, and we’re surrounded by the most dedicated team we could ask for.

But above all, I’m grateful for this- a love and partnership stronger, healthier, and more supportive than anything I’ve ever known. A life and business partner who shows up on the hard days just as much as the good ones. If this life were easy, everyone would do it… but doing it together makes it all worth it.

11/25/2025

🐾 Welcome Axel! 🐾
Everyone say hello to this handsome guy, Axel! He’s just joined us after completing an 8-week program with another trainer. While he made good progress, his owner is still seeing some aggression issues — especially in real-world situations — so he’s here with us now for focused public-conditioning work.

👣 Why Public Conditioning Matters:
Even with solid training foundations, some dogs struggle when the environment changes. New people, new dogs, busy streets, noises, smells — it can all trigger stress or reactive behaviors if the dog hasn’t had enough structured exposure. Our goal with Axel is to help him:
✨ Build confidence in high-stimulus environments
✨ Learn calm, appropriate responses to triggers
✨ Strengthen communication and trust with his owner
✨ Practice skills in real-life scenarios, not just controlled spaces

We’re excited to help Axel take the next step forward and show him the world doesn’t have to be so overwhelming. Stay tuned for his progress — this boy is already winning hearts! ❤️🐶

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11/21/2025

Tactical day at the Willimantic K9 Academy.
It’s not all bite work and nose work — control is everything with these dogs. And before anyone comments about the ball being visible in this clip, this was their very first rep. It takes time and reps to fade out a reward marker from the movement.

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11/20/2025

Puppies Available 🐾
Email or Call for more info! Ready to go home next week
✉️ [email protected] 📞 (860) 899-6014

11/19/2025

Brady 🐾

11/19/2025

11/19/2025

RANGER - in for a 4 week retriever program with us. The sweetest boy! 🐾

11/18/2025

Day 7 and these K9s are putting in WORK. 💥
From crushing grip drills to taking on environmental bite scenarios, pushing through challenging building searches, and finishing with narcotics detection in a totally new environment—
🔥 This is how real K9s are made. 🐾

11/15/2025

Looking to give your dog a job?

We are excited to announce our upcoming Group Class for Detection, starting on December 3rd at 7 PM! This six-week course will be held every Wednesday and is designed for dog owners who want to enhance their pets' scent detection skills. This class will provide the foundational skills necessary for successful detection work.

Participants will learn how to effectively communicate with their dogs, utilize scent detection techniques, and build strong teamwork. Our experienced trainer will guide you through hands-on exercises, ensuring that both you and your dog gain confidence in your abilities. Spaces are limited, so be sure to reserve your spot early! Join us for an informative and enjoyable experience that will deepen the bond between you and your dog while developing essential skills.

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