PatchHound

28/03/2023

Apparently 'Lucas' loves his new collar wrap. Embroidered collar wraps are customizable and also a great way to ID your dog for camping trips. What a handsome boy! 😄🐾

06/03/2023

We think you’re going to love this new pattern!❤️

06/03/2023

We’re back!!! We’ve got some fun new Dog Gaiters, and will be updating our page. Watch for new products. 🦴🐊

06/03/2023

Bandana for our new addition to the family! Welcome Leia! 💕🐾

15/12/2021

14/12/2021

Merry Christmas Jack! I hope you're feeling better!! 🥰

29/11/2021

This guy....

05/11/2021

Christmas is coming and we have some great new holiday wear for your fur babies! Our new collar sleeves make a great stocking stuffer or gifts for friends and family. SAVE when you buy 3 or more! 🎁🐾

29/10/2021

We love these new patterns but help us decide - bandanas or collar sleeves?
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28/10/2021

"So does this mean I can go door to door for treats too??"

08/10/2021

Happy Thanksgiving!!🍗🐾

05/10/2021

Which tartan do you identify with?

05/10/2021

What makes PatchHound products unique? Custom embroidery for one!

29/09/2021

Poops got spayed yesterday but she’s taking it like a champ!

26/09/2021

Happy PatchCats!

21/09/2021

Remy is a handsome PatchHound pup!

17/09/2021

No chafing with PatchHound collar sleeves!

17/09/2021

Not a bandana fan? Take a look at our new collar sleeves. $8 each or $12 with an iron on name patch. Save when you order 3 or more!

14/09/2021

"I'm an old guy, but I still like to get 'doodied up'- thanks Patchhound!" - You're welcome Jack!

11/09/2021

Thanks for sending us this great picture of your PatchHound pup Peyton! She is wearing one of the new collar sleeves.

11/09/2021

One of PatchHound's favourite customers had a request for her special needs sibling and I was happy to customize her order so she and her fur babies could show their love and support!❤

10/09/2021

Not sure if this Kitty is happy to join the PatchHound club or not 🤨

10/09/2021

For the hunting hounds...

11/08/2021

https://www.facebook.com/eurekadogservices/photos/a.889075894508872/3239508389465599

🛇 Use your Manners! 🛇
The Sniff test - Stop doing that!
The sniff test - a badly engrained habit that society has been taught, without a clear understanding of what they're actually doing.

🚩When you reach out towards a dog, you are using body pressure AT them, giving them no time to assess whether you are safe & whether they require further investigation to pick up your information. You are forcing an interaction of a relationship that hasn't had time to develop. To some dogs, this is quite rude & the reason a lot of dogs snap at or bite people. This can cause alot of behavioral issues because of layered stress due to forced interactions.

🚩If they are on lead, they have no where to go if they are sensitive to spacial pressure, so can end up shutting down, shying away or snapping at your hand so you back off. This is an example of how a dog is now using pressure to turn off pressure & make you back off so they aren't so stressed.

🚩People think by offering your hand it can give the dog time to sniff to know you're friendly... they can sniff without being forced to sniff your hand.Their noses are far more superior than ours & they don't need close contact forced upon them to smell you.

🚩Some dogs might not want to know you. You have no relationship with them and that's perfectly fine. They aren't your dog so you don't need to touch them or steal pats for your own satisfaction.

🤔 If you are meeting a dog, what should you do?
⚠Ask the owner if you can interact with their dog. Not all people want strangers touching their dogs. Especially strangers who you are unlikely to see again.
⚠Stand up straight & relaxed, with your hands at your side.
⚠Ignore the dog & talk to the owner.
⚠Don't stare at the dog & don't try to force an interaction by going in for a pat. If the dog wants to know you, it will come up to you & sniff around. Usually they will move away & then come back for a second sniffathon. Some dogs will bunt your hands & wag their tails, which are good signs that you're likely an accepted new friend. Give them a few slow pats down their back (NOT THEIR HEAD) & then stop. Is the dog happy? Has it accepted your interaction? This will determine whether you can give it more pats.

🐶This is a more stress free option for dogs & a reason why in consultations we can develop a good level of trust, especially with fearful dogs & aggressive dogs, without a bunch of negative side effects from forced interactions.

11/08/2021

Handsome boy. PatchHound pups like a little adventure in their lives!

11/08/2021

PatchHound pups are hitting the coast!

02/08/2021

Lots of fun new fabric has just arrived for bandanas! 💙🐾