Ashton & Co. K9 Academy LLC

Ashton & Co. K9 Academy LLC Building better bonds between k9s and humans since 2018 🐶💙 Offering group classes and 1:1 training! Located in COSHOCTON, OH
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🐾 Get to know the Rottweiler! 🐾Temperament:Rottweilers are confident, loyal, and intelligent. Known for their protective...
10/04/2025

🐾 Get to know the Rottweiler! 🐾

Temperament:
Rottweilers are confident, loyal, and intelligent. Known for their protective nature, they are often misunderstood as just “guard dogs,” but with proper training and leadership, they are affectionate, playful, and devoted family companions.

Fun Facts:
• Rottweilers are one of the oldest working breeds, descending from Roman drover dogs that herded cattle.
• They excel in many roles: herding, guarding, police work, search-and-rescue, and even therapy work.
• Despite their tough look, many Rotties are total “velcro dogs,” happiest when they’re right beside their people.

Genetics & Common Behaviors:
Every breed comes with instincts rooted in their history. Rottweilers are no different!
• Protective instincts → naturally alert and may guard home or family.
• Strong working drive → need jobs, training, and outlets to stay fulfilled.
• Confidence + intelligence → without guidance, they can push boundaries.
• Playful + people-oriented → many love to lean on or “bump” their humans affectionately.

👉 Remember: A Rottweiler’s instincts are what make them amazing but structure, training, and consistency are key to bringing out the best in them. With the right balance of love and leadership, they grow into loyal, steady companions.

Do you have a Rottweiler? 📸👇

10/03/2025

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🍽️ Free Feeding vs. Scheduled Feeding 🍽️Have you ever noticed how your dog seems to know exactly when dinner time is? Th...
10/03/2025

🍽️ Free Feeding vs. Scheduled Feeding 🍽️

Have you ever noticed how your dog seems to know exactly when dinner time is? That’s because dogs thrive on routine. But when food is left out all day, free feeding a lot gets lost in translation.

Free feeding can seem “easier” at first, but here’s the problem:
• Dogs graze when they’re not even hungry, just because it’s there.
• It makes it harder to monitor appetite (which is often the first sign of illness).
• Training becomes less effective because food loses its value as a reward.
• Some dogs overeat, while others under-eat, creating stress around food.

Think about it like the holidays: the food is everywhere, you nibble all day, and by the end you feel bloated, sluggish, and honestly a little miserable. That’s what free feeding feels like for your dog.

👉 Scheduled feeding, on the other hand, gives your dog:
• Routine and predictability (which lowers anxiety)
• A healthier appetite and better digestion
• Stronger training results, since food has value
• A chance for you to actually know if something is off when they skip a meal

Dogs don’t need a buffet. They need a dinner bell. 🐾

🍽️ What Time Is Your Dog’s Dinner Bell? 🍽️Dogs have an incredible internal clock. They may not read a watch, but they kn...
10/02/2025

🍽️ What Time Is Your Dog’s Dinner Bell? 🍽️

Dogs have an incredible internal clock. They may not read a watch, but they know exactly when it’s mealtime, walk time, or bedtime. You’ve probably noticed if dinner is normally at 6:00, your dog will start pacing, staring, or drooling right close to that time.

That’s not coincidence. Dogs are creatures of routine, and they pick up on patterns faster than we realize. They notice the smallest cues, the way the light changes in the evening, the sound of your footsteps heading to the kitchen, or even how your body language shifts when it’s “that time of day.”

This ties back to Pavlov’s theory of classical conditioning. Pavlov discovered that dogs could learn to associate something neutral (like a bell ringing) with something meaningful (like food). Over time, the bell alone caused the dogs to drool because they knew food was coming.

The same thing happens in your home. Your “dinner bell” might be the sound of a food scoop, the clink of a bowl, or simply the fact that it’s 6:00 on the dot every night.

👉 Routine isn’t boring for dogs, it’s comforting. It builds trust, and predictability in their world.

So what time is your dog’s dinner bell and how do they remind you? 🐾

October is Adopt a Dog Month, the perfect time to celebrate second chances and new beginnings! Shelters and rescues are ...
10/02/2025

October is Adopt a Dog Month, the perfect time to celebrate second chances and new beginnings! Shelters and rescues are filled with amazing dogs of all ages, sizes, and personalities just waiting for their forever homes. When you adopt, you’re not only saving a life, you’re gaining a loyal friend who will fill your days with love, laughter, and plenty of tail wags. There are so many special dogs out there waiting to meet you! 🐾💙🧡

Share your rescues and what you love most about them below! ⬇️🐕

Confidence Builder Class costs are 100% covered to whoever adopts this sweet boy! Tuscarawas County Dog Pound
10/02/2025

Confidence Builder Class costs are 100% covered to whoever adopts this sweet boy! Tuscarawas County Dog Pound

🐾 Get to know the Beagle! 🐾Temperament:Beagles are cheerful, curious, and affectionate. They’re known for their friendly...
10/02/2025

🐾 Get to know the Beagle! 🐾

Temperament:
Beagles are cheerful, curious, and affectionate. They’re known for their friendly nature and make wonderful family companions. With their strong sense of smell and love of adventure, they thrive when their minds and noses are kept busy!

Fun Facts:
• Beagles are one of the oldest scent hound breeds, originally bred for hunting rabbits and small game.
• Their sense of smell is second only to the Bloodhound they have around 220 million scent receptors (humans have about 5 million!).
• Beagles are famous escape artists, often following their noses wherever a scent leads them.

Genetics & Common Behaviors:
Like every breed, Beagles carry instincts rooted in their history!
• Strong hunting drive → they may chase small animals or wander off if not on leash or in a secure yard.
• Persistent scent-tracking → can become stubborn when focused on a smell.
• Social pack instincts → they usually love other dogs and do best with company.
• Vocal tendencies → many Beagles are talkative, known for their distinct “bay” howl.

👉 Remember: Many of the things people consider “problems” (pulling toward scents, barking, stubbornness) are simply a Beagle being a Beagle! With training and outlets for their instincts, these dogs shine as loving, happy companions.

Do you have a Beagle? 📸👇

✨Why Humanizing Dogs Hurts More Than It Helps.Are you guilty? I was too….I love my dogs with all my heart, but I love th...
10/01/2025

✨Why Humanizing Dogs Hurts More Than It Helps.

Are you guilty?

I was too….

I love my dogs with all my heart, but I love them because they are dogs, not because they act like humans.

When we treat our dogs like people, we often blur the lines of what they actually need from us. Dogs don’t live in the “gray areas” the way we do. They don’t need long explanations or reasoning. For them, life is black and white: clear rules, clear boundaries, and clear communication.

👉 Examples of humanizing dogs:
• Letting them sit on the couch growling, but saying
“oh, he just doesn’t like being disturbed” instead of
correcting the behavior.
• Explaining out loud why they shouldn’t pull on
the leash, as if they’ll “reason it out.”
• Feeling guilty for crating them because “they’ll
be sad,” when in reality the crate is suppose to give
them security and structure.
• Feeding them from the table because “they’re
family too,” which creates begging and entitlement.

When we do these things, we risk:
• Confusing them with mixed signals
• Creating anxiety because they can’t understand
“why”
• Reinforcing unwanted behaviors instead of
guiding them

Your dog doesn’t need you to explain. They need you to lead. They thrive when you show them exactly what is expected in a way they understand. Structure, consistency, and patience build trust far better than treating them like little humans ever could.

So love them for the simple, loving creatures that bring joy to our lives just by being dogs and don’t over complicate things! 💙🐾🧡

“DID shumwun shay coooookeh?!” 🍪
10/01/2025

“DID shumwun shay coooookeh?!” 🍪

Today we celebrate National Black Dog Day!! A chance to shine the spotlight on our dark-coated companions who are often ...
10/01/2025

Today we celebrate National Black Dog Day!!
A chance to shine the spotlight on our dark-coated companions who are often overlooked in shelters simply because they don’t have a “fancy” or unique coat color. Black dogs are every bit as loving, loyal, and full of personality as any other pup, and today is about breaking that bias and giving them the recognition they deserve. Whether you share your life with a black dog or simply admire them from afar, take a moment to celebrate their beauty, their hearts, and the joy they bring into our lives. 🖤🐾
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Tuesday Foundations First class! 💙🩷 what a bunch of cuties!
10/01/2025

Tuesday Foundations First class! 💙🩷 what a bunch of cuties!

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