What's Happening at HHH

Hot spots don’t start big—they start hidden. Right now, we’re seeing a spike in skin issues, coat problems, and behavioral challenges tied to excess energy. Here’s what’s actually going on and how to prevent it before it turns into a bigger problem.

What Owners Should Know in 2026 The other day, I was roading my Weimaraner, Tepper, out on the quad through the fields and woods near my house on one of the first warm spring days of the year here in the  Northwest Corner of Connecticut . She had a blast — stretching her legs, covering ground, doing exactly what a high-energy dog like her is meant to do. When we got home, I did what I always recommend dog owners do after time in the woods: a full tick check. In just a few mi

What Kora and Lois Taught Us About Prevention A few Saturdays ago, we were standing in the shop talking about nutrition, prevention, and how to do better for our dogs. This week, I watched one of my best friends lose another piece of his heart. Ethan isn’t just a client. He’s one of my best friends. And if you’ve known him over the years, there’s a good chance you knew his dogs, too—Kora and Lois. They weren’t just “his dogs.” They were constants. Anchors. Family through move

By Cody O’Kelly, Owner of HHH Canines | Licensed Boarding, Training & Grooming Facility in Connecticut When you’re choosing where to board your dog — whether it’s for a weekend away, a holiday trip, or regular daycare — it’s easy to assume every facility is held to the same standards. Most people think: “If they’re open, they must be regulated.”“If they take payment, there must be inspections.” “If they’re boarding dogs, the state must require minimum sanitation and care

Why I Dropped Our Prices Again: Small-Business Pricing in a Big-Box World SOME PICTURES OF OUR EVER-CHANGING QUALITY PRODUCTS I made a decision most small business owners are told never to make: I lowered our prices. Again. And I want you to see precisely why, what it costs us, and why it’s still worth it for you, your dog, and our community. The Message That Hit Hard “Cody, I love you guys… but Chewy is cheaper. Help me out here.” It stung—not because they were wrong, but be

Why the Busy Season Is When Real Dog Care Counts By Cody O'Kelly — Owner HHH Canine Lodge & Ranch The holidays are a whirlwind: family gatherings, travel, and long to-do lists. And right now, with Thanksgiving and Black Friday kicking off the season, things are already moving fast. But for your dog, it can be a time of confusion, change, and sometimes stress—unless they're in the right environment. That's why I don't treat holiday boarding at HHH like just another kennel sta

From Trail Dog to Trusted Facility: One Man's Mission to Raise the Standard for Canine Care Cody O’Kelly didn’t set out to build just another dog boarding facility. What started as hiking with his Australian Labradoodle years ago became a full-time calling—a mission to redefine what genuine, holistic care for dogs looks like. Now the owner of HHH Canine Lodge & Ranch, as well as a Certified Professional Canine Nutritionist, Cody has built something that blends structure, pur

From Pulling Leashes to Off-Leash Freedom: A Story of Trust, Growth, and Real Results When Sarah and Eliza first reached out to Hunky...

Spring has arrived in Litchfield County, and that means it’s time to double down on the prevention of one of your dog's most persistent...