Hendricks Kennels

🐾 Weekend mode: ACTIVATED 😎

Vlad has officially clocked out for the week and is fully committed to weekend vibes — belly up, tongue out, and not a single worry in sight! 😂🐶

Whether you’re relaxing in the shade like photo #1 or smiling big for the camera like photo #2, Vlad says the only plans this weekend should include sunshine, snacks, and lots of tail wags. ☀️💚

Drop a photo of your dog enjoying their weekend!

Everyone meet Eva 🐾

Today was Eva’s very first day in our Retriever Program with Ronnie, and we’re excited to have her here! She’s starting her journey learning both obedience and retriever fundamentals, and we can already tell she’s going to be a fun one to work with.

Throughout the program, Eva will be working on obedience commands like here, heel, sit, no, and place, along with retriever skills such as hold, drop, and fetch.

One thing we love about our retriever program is the amount of time the dogs get to truly soak everything in. Training isn’t just repetition — it’s giving them the opportunity to learn, process, and build confidence through consistency and daily exposure.

We also believe owners are a huge part of the process because at the end of the day:
“You do best what you do most.”

We can’t wait to watch Eva grow and see her progress over the next few months. Stay tuned for updates on this sweet girl! 🐶🦆

🐾 Meet Vlad! 🐾

Vlad has officially entered our obedience program here at Hendricks Kennels and is already getting started the right way — building a strong bond with Edgar during these early days of training.

This bonding phase is one of the most important parts of the process. Trust, communication, and connection between dog and trainer lay the foundation for effective obedience and long-term success. 💪🐶

Training isn’t just about commands and structure — playful engagement is just as essential! From tug sessions to exploring the facility on walks, giving dogs time to simply be dogs, enjoy life, and have fun helps create confidence, balance, and a stronger relationship with their trainer.

Vlad is already settling in, loving the attention, and showing us his playful personality. We’re excited to watch his progress and share his journey along the way! 🐾

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