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Your dog, our expertise

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OUR MISSION

To elevate the standard for canine care

Through our expert-led services, we’re redefining what ‘healthy dog’ means, one adventure, meal and training session at a time. Whether through pack hikes or enrichment-based boarding, raw food plans or training that builds confidence on and off the leash, we’re all about creating healthier, happier dogs who thrive in the real world.

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Hunky Hound Handlers dog care professionals with 2 dogs in Canaan, CT
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OUR HUMBLE BEGINNINGS

A Jeep, a dog and a love of hiking

It all started with a Jeep named Hank, a love for hiking and a dog who wasn't exactly thrilled about long trails. 

While on his own health journey in 2023, our founder Cody found himself “borrowing” friends’ dogs as hiking companions. (His Australian labradoodle quickly made it clear that intense trails weren’t her idea of a good time!) 

What began as adventure-seeking turned into something much, much bigger: a mission to help dogs thrive from the foundational stuff of life: proper nutrition, exercise and training.

From embarking on those first informal hikes to opening a store to now expanding with our canine lodge, we've stayed true to our roots. Every step we take is driven by one goal: to raise the bar for what dog care can be.

Strong packs are built on trust.

Before we launched Hunky Hound Handlers, we couldn't help but notice the gap between what dogs needed to thrive and what they were actually getting.

WE KNEW WE COULD DO BETTER.

Our approach combines expert nutrition, dog-approved activities, real-world training and enrichment-based boarding strategies that work for real pups. 

Whether you choose one service or all of them, you can expect a healthy, well-balanced, adventure-ready dog. We never dish out generic advice or one-size-fits-all solutions, and that’s a promise! 

We’re proud to have built a trusted reputation in Litchfield County through our expertise and proven results. Experience the Hunky Hound Handlers difference — your dog deserves nothing less!

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Expert-led services designed to make your dog’s life better — because they deserve the best!

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Leaders in real-world training, nutrition and enrichment-based care for thriving, balanced dogs

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Care as unique as your dog, delivered by a team who knows their stuff (and keeps learning)

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No fluff, no unnecessary add-ons, no shortcuts — just practical, results-driven care that works

What sets HHH apart

Meet the whole pack

All of our team members are certified in CPR/emergency management, as well as in their respective areas of expertise.

DON’T JUST TAKE IT FROM US

“Cannot say enough good things”

“Cannot say enough good things about Hunky Hound Handlers. For training, nutrition, walks/hikes, everything has been fantastic! Both Ashley and Cody are experienced and a wealth of knowledge on all things dog! My pup Benson always looks forward to going! Highly recommend!”

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PACK HIKES | BOARDING | TRAINING

Canine Lodge & Ranch

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NUTRITION | GROOMING | RETAIL

Holistic Healthy Hounds

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