Nail trims are not usually at the forefront of our minds when we think about caring for our dog, but it is our responsibility as owners to keep our dog’s nails short and healthy.
Long nails can cause joint pain in the toes while walking, they snag easily, and they break often-which can be very painful and usually requires a vet visit to remove the hangnail.
If you and your dog struggle with nail trims, I can help! Learn step-by-step how I desensitize dogs to getting their nails done on my membership page, or I can work with them 1:1 during a board & train to teach them how to relax and trust again.
Comment “Nails” and I’ll send you more info 🤍
Some behind the scenes of the 20+ minutes it takes to get the dogs ready for a winter Pack Adventure!
What do you do to get your dog ready for adventures in the snow? ⬇️
To sign your dog up for our Pack Adventures, comment “PACK” and I’ll send you the link!
Tips from a dog trainer 🫶
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When I have a large pack of dogs with me, people often ask what I do if I run into other people/dogs on the trail.
Depending on the people/dogs approaching, I will either step off trail and keep my pack moving or ask them for a sit/down and create space for the other people to pass. I knew this particular group of dogs could manage being stationary while the people passed so that’s what we practiced here. Had there been off-leash dogs approaching us I would have created a lot more space and kept my pack moving with me.
Recall, stay (with distractions), and “yes” work are the main skills we needed to accomplish this.
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Property tour for anyone interested in seeing where the dogs stay, train, and have fun! 🏠🌲⛰️
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Who needs this for their dog?! (Or should I say, whose dog NEEDS this?!)
I am super excited to announce that I will be offering Pack Adventures one day a week for current and past clients with dogs that have trained with me.
How it works: I will pick your dog up at a pre-established pick-up location, adventure all day (paddle boarding, swimming, hiking, xc-skiing, biking, etc) and then bring them back to the pick-up spot where you will take home a tired, fulfilled pup. 🤗
If you would like to get your dog out of the house for some mental and physical fulfillment with a well balanced group of dogs under a professional trainer’s supervision and guidance, this is for you! Comment “Adventure” and I will DM you with more details for signing up 🫶
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When I begin training with any dog, leash work is the foundation of communication that we start with. Leash work looks like this ⬆️ When a dog understands how to move with you and yield to pressure from the leash, it makes these moments so much easier to navigate.
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Puppy desensitization and confidence building 🐾
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Behind the scenes 🐕
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The energy you start with is the energy you get!
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Dogs LOVE movement! Don’t forget to move away from them while you teach recall. You will become much more interesting 👌
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The answer to most of your dog problems is simpler than you think. Put the LEASH on! How do you stop your dog from counter surfing? Use their leash. How do you teach your dog to stop pulling on walks? The leash. How do you teach your dog to come when called? Leash. The list goes on! Using the leash is always step one in creating clear communication with your dog!
If your dog is deaf to your commands, has bad behaviors, or if you want to teach them a new trick, you need to use your leash to guide them through right and wrong decisions.
Start having your dog wear their leash around the house while you are home. Even better: tether them to yourself so that you can hold them accountable to everything you ask AND interrupt them when they do things you don’t like. After some consistency, your relationship with your dog will start to improve and both sides of the leash will be happier for it!
If you need help with your dog’s training, send a DM! ✉️
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Welcome to Summit Homestead, where Owner/trainer, Michaela, offers relationship-based dog training to help owners and their dogs thrive.
