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Heartful Hound

Positive Reinforcement; Force-Free Behaviour and Training. Puppy School, training for Adolescents and Adult canine companions. Group Classes and Private Classes.
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Behaviour Consultations for Feline & Canines
Cert.CABT. Dip.CABT. C.C.A.B. MHERA certified.

05/11/2024

The "pretty" lights with the big bangs are NOT worth the hype when it can cause severe anxiety, fear, physical damage and even death.

Just choose compassion and empathy over the big scary bangs!

Guy Fawkes may be a historical event in the UK, but its relevance is lost on our shores. What's not lost is the trauma, fear, and harm caused by fireworks to our pets, wildlife, and people with sensory sensitivities.

Let's choose compassion over chaos. Skip the fireworks, spare the trauma!

20/09/2024

We have been experiencing some cold, windy and rainy weather around KZN and other parts.
Please make sure that your companion pets are warm, dry and safe.

16/09/2024

Why would you consider training your puppy, adolescent or adult dog?

Strengthening the bond between you and your canine companion. Spending time together in training sessions prompts increased understanding and trust, whilst strengthening your bond.

Improved behaviour, during training classes we keep a close eye on behaviour and if your canine is displaying ‘unwanted’ behaviours these can be addressed in training sessions and worked on to better help you and your canine cope.

Communication is enhanced by better understanding each other better.

Safety, by training your companion you reduce the chances of them engaging in dangerous behaviours which ensures their safety as well as others.

Socialization, training will help your companion in becoming more confident, comfortable and well-mannered around novel people, objects, places.

Mental stimulation, training helps your companions with cognitive enrichment engaging their brains through variety. Thus reducing boredom, preventing destructive behaviour and contributing to their overall wellness.

Our training classes are light and fun, we are not drill majors, we promote well-being both mentally and physically. We aim to open up positive communication and bonds between owners and their companions and do our best to ensure positive emotional wellbeing.

15/09/2024

Are you battling with your beloved pet's behaviour?

We will always put your pet's emotions first; our priority is for them to feel safe and teach them how best to cope. Whilst helping you as their guardian to understand why the "unwanted" behaviour is being displayed and how you can help them.

We use positive reinforcement methods and under NO circumstances use any form of punishment! Your pet's emotional wellbeing is of the utmost importance to us.

12/09/2024

Puppy School is so beneficial to you and your young canine.
At Heartful Hound we keep group classes small to ensure individualized attention to each owner and their canine.
With smaller classes the canines are not completely overwhelmed by big distractions of many other handlers and dogs, with smaller classes we as trainers can keep a close eye on each canine and help where they might be battling and offer alternative options whilst always keeping an eye on their emotional well being during classes.

Feel free to get in touch if you have any questions, we are here to help in whichever way we can.

08/09/2024

New puppy class starting 5th October, get in touch to register early and secure your spot.
Small groups per class allows for personal attention.

06/09/2024

Congratulations on Graduation Penny and Abbie.

I have loved our journey together, watching Penny grow and learn has been so heartwarming! She is the sweetest young girl with such a wonderful nature.

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06/09/2024

Today Marked Penny's graduation day. Abbie has done a great Job working with Penny! They are the sweetest combination.
I decided to post this video showing that "bloopers" can happen But in the end it all came together with a great sit, down and stay!

Big well done to you both!

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29/07/2024

Abbie and Penny learning to communicate and execute the down cue. They're doing a great job together!

Little Penny and Abbie are doing Private one-on-one lessons as we started during her vaccination process, to keep Penny safe and make the most of the critical socialization period we train in the comfort of their home.

19/07/2024

Little Penny learning to sit on cue. Starting easy, luring, adding the cue (word), marking and rewarding. What a little super star! Great going Abbie.

19/07/2024

Welcome to Abbie and Penny (11 week, pom). They started their one-on-one puppy school private classes last week and today marked their second lesson. They are doing so great learning to communicate with each other and penny is super eager to follow the cues for her treats!

Penny sitting so nicely on cue now. Videos to follow this post.

Looking forward to the next 3 weeks together.

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14/07/2024

CJ Is our newest Graduate. A BIG congratulations for your achievements.
Cathrine Ram Latchman and CJ have just completed their private (one-on-one) puppy school course. What a fantastic duo they are!

CJ showed off his newly learnt skills with ease on Saturday morning earning him his Graduation certification. A big shout out to Cathrine for being an amazing mom!

Thank you to our sponsor
Hill’s Pet Nutrition, and to Warner Beach Preparatory School for the safe and secure facilities for training!

06/07/2024

Absolutely love the relationship Cathrine and CJ have! Cathrine has taught CJ to jump through the hoop. Keep doing what you doing Cathrine your love and devotion to CJ shines!

Super proud of CJ's progress and looking forward to his Graduation.

Cathrine Ram Latchman

15/06/2024

Today Marked CJ and Cathrines 3rd lesson. Taking the training session to their home and working on Loose lead walking, stays and some desensitization to a wheelbarrow (starting super slowly).

CJ has a big response to wheelbarrows and the sound they make, CJ and Cathrine are doing so well together, watching for cues and body language. We can certainly celebrate small victories! Keep up the great work.

Private one-on-one class.

Cathrine Ram Latchman
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04/11/2023

A big congratulations to our puppy graduates and their handlers.

Riley, and Handler / Mom, Megan and Champak with Handlers / Sisters Kiara and Neha.

You Ladies and your smart pup's did a great job.

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21/10/2023

Champ, learning to overcome a bit of frustration and uncertainty through positive reinforcement. Now getting into the tub of water is fun and not so bad. He even sits in the tub 😜

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12/10/2023

Take a look into PAWPEDIA, Launched by Hill’s Pet Nutrition
This is a great resource for Pet Parents.

Find out more about being the best pet parent you can be!

01/10/2023

Yesterday our Brave pup's overcame some obstacles. Using choice and positive reinforcement these pup's are learning to explore novelty.

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Today Marked Penny's graduation day. Abbie has done a great Job working with Penny! They are the sweetest combination. I decided to post this video showing that "bloopers" can happen But in the end it all came together with a great sit, down and stay! Big well done to you both! Heartful Hound Hill’s Pet Nutrition

Abbie and Penny learning to communicate and execute the down cue. They're doing a great job together! Little Penny and Abbie are doing Private one-on-one lessons as we started during her vaccination process, to keep Penny safe and make the most of the critical socialization period we train in the comfort of their home. #heartfulhound #hillspuppyschool

Little Penny learning to sit on cue. Starting easy, luring, adding the cue (word), marking and rewarding. What a little super star! Great going Abbie.

Absolutely love the relationship Cathrine and CJ have! Cathrine has taught CJ to jump through the hoop. Keep doing what you doing Cathrine your love and devotion to CJ shines! Super proud of CJ's progress and looking forward to his Graduation. Cathrine Ram Latchman #heartfulhound #hillspuppyschool

Today Anita finally got to see some progress, Max pulls on lead and Anita battles to hold òn. We took it back a few steps and started with a no distraction, safe and secure field where Max can feel a bit more comfortable. Max is rewarded for checking in (looking at Anita) using positive reinforcement. Still a long road ahead and some guidance needed but it is always good to celebrate the small victories. Here Anita is finally more capable of guiding max! Well done on your perseverance. It is always important to look at your animals emotions and figure out how best to help them when faced with challenges that causes frustration, fear, rage and to better help them manage and feel safer. Heartful Hound proudly endorsed by Hill’s Pet Nutrition

Yesterday our Brave pup's overcame some obstacles. Using choice and positive reinforcement these pup's are learning to explore novelty. Hill’s Pet Nutrition Heartful Hound

Wagter has done exceptionally well in learning the sit-stay /Down-stay, he achieves this with his owner walking away and coming back to him as well as with verbal and physical distraction present. A very big well done to Wagter and his momma Cass. #hillspuppyschool #heartfulhound #puppylifeskills