Professional Pet Care & Training
“So fun, so easy, so informational. Ludo did great and I learned just as much.”
-Cindy, New Bedford, MA
“I cannot overstate the effectiveness of Tim’s teaching methods. I have a six month old Mini Labradoodle by the name of Ruby, and because of Tim’s patience and expertise in his field, she is able to apply basic commands as well as others that you would not expect a puppy to understand. His group classes are very helpful, and his individual classes are extremely effective. Tim has a genuine love and understanding of the puppies and adult dogs that he teaches. I am looking forward to all that me and Ruby will continue to learn through his services. I highly recommend Harmonious Hounds to anyone who wants a strong and loving relationship with their “best friends!”
-Kathryn & Ruby, Dartmouth
“We reached out to Harmonious Hounds for training assistance with our newly adopted 2 yr old terrier, Jack. We found out very quickly that Jack overreacts to strange people and dogs. This includes behavior like frantically barking and lunging. Meanwhile, as a first time dog owner, I was overwhelmed. Similarly, my wife hadn’t lived with a dog since she was young, so we were concerned we had bitten off more than we could chew.
Harmonious Hounds level of service, attention, and patience was exactly what we needed in order to create a happy and ‘harmonious’ lifestyle with our new family member. We’ve utilized all of their services. We started with 1-on-1 training lessons. This allowed us to eventually feel confident enough to enroll in group classes. Jack is a graduate of their Manners I, Leash Lungers, and Walk About! group classes.
Additionally, since they understand and are skilled at handling all of Jack’s quirks, there was no one better suited to provide daily dog walking and overnight pet sitting. Over time, Jack grew to be able to handled by all of their staff members and even made dog friends!
The HH team has great energy and we appreciate their emphasis on positive reinforcement techniques. In light of that fact, we highly recommend Harmonious Hounds.”
-Peter & Julia, Fairhaven, MA
“Harmonious Hounds (Tim & Lauren) have been a valuable resource for our now almost 2 year old Labrador Retriever – Poppy. Like most Labs, Poppy has a great amount of love and enthusiasm for people, places, & things. However, unlike our previous Lab, who had a submissive/shy personality, Poppy is very outgoing. Her energy level can be over the top, which makes her difficult to control. As a result, house guests were treated as other pals to play with; a visit to the vet as puppy play group; and all other dogs her new BFF. Needless to say, she was difficult to handle.
Tim & Lauren have been working with Poppy in both their classes and in day training sessions, where they work towards more polite & manageable responses to all that excites her. Many of their sessions also include visits to the vet and other public places, which have been a struggle for me.
I’m happy to say – that the change in Poppy has been amazing. She (all 70 pounds of her) is becoming a joy to handle in these situations. Frequently, she is now complimented on her polite behavior! Tim & Lauren (& their staff) are most reliable and pleasant to work with. Poppy is as excited to see them as she is us!
Additionally, we have also used Harmonious Hounds to pet sit for us (we have 2 cats, in addition to Poppy). It was nice to be away from home and have peace of mind that our pets were in knowledgeable and responsible hands. That is something that is very crucial to us!
We (& Poppy) highly recommend Harmonious Hounds for both training & pet care needs!”
-Susan & Dexter, Dartmouth, MA
Dog Sitting review:“Lauren, Tim, and the entire team at Harmonious Hounds have provided exceptional, compassionate, and cheerful care to our “children” Miles and Mabel for over 5 years. Our dogs have various issues. These include, but are not limited to, health concerns, separation anxiety, eating disorders, etc. The HH Crew is magical in how they comfort our dogs. They treat them as if they were their own. They are also extremely responsible, quick to respond to inquiries, and always leave our house sparkling clean when they stay overnight. Finally, they are not “casual” dog walkers: they are well-trained professionals. We always feel like our dogs are in great hands with them, whether it be for a 15-minute potty break or a 16-day and night pet sitting booking (so we could go to France!). They are an absolute blessing and we recommend them without reservation.”
-Alan & Lisa, Fairhaven, MA
Group Dog Training Class Review“Riley just finished Puppy Training- Manners 101. We enjoyed the friendly atmosphere and professional presentation of topics and techniques. With directed playtime, we got to learn how dogs interact. We are looking forward to the next level of classes. These folks know their stuff. Highly recommended.”
-Charlie & Trudy, Mattapoisett, MA
Private Dog Training Review“My boyfriend and I hired Lauren from Harmonious Hounds to help us train our miniature goldendoodle puppy, Max. We enrolled in the “Polite Pup Program” because the program’s goals were exactly what we wanted for Max. Specifically, we wanted no jumping, perfectly house trained, and an overall well-behaved dog! Right from the start, Lauren was informative, patient, organized, and so down to earth. Max is our first dog, so we had a lot of questions. Lauren went above and beyond for us. She made the private sessions fun and always took the time to answer every single one of our questions. All three of us truly enjoyed working with Lauren. I have referred her to everyone that I know who has gotten a new puppy because I wish everyone the same success we have had. Thanks, Lauren!”
-Jocelyn & Justin, Somerset, MA
Private Training review:“We adopted a beautiful cocker spaniel from The Southeastern Mass Humane Society. Logan was fine with his new family for the first few weeks, but quickly became defensive, lunging and trying to bite strangers. I came upon Harmonious Hounds on the web and liked that Lauren had quite an extensive education and experience with animals.
We wish we had video of Lauren’s first visit with Logan. When we brought Logan out, he displayed every behavior of an animal that is going to bite. His teeth were showing, he was standing on his back legs, outstretching his neck and head. Anyone else would have run and never come back. Lauren sat calmly on the couch and explained every single action Logan was taking or about to take.
Lauren has given us great instructions on teaching Logan to remain calm when people enter our home and while out and about in the world. He is able to go to the groomer every four weeks. Now when Lauren comes over, she is no longer a trigger. He can be off-leash in the house and she can actually hand-feed him his training rewards. Yesterday, all of his training paid off as he made us so proud at the vet. He let the Dr. do everything she needed to do without displaying any aggressive behavior. He then stayed on the floor after the exam in a polite down-stay. We can not say enough good things about Lauren – she was Logan’s lifesaver, he is such a happy, fun dog that just needed a chance.”
-Nancy & Bruce, Dartmouth, MA
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