Summit K9 Training

20/04/2025

Do any of these sound familiar?
👋"My puppy pulls on the leash like crazy!"
👋"Get down--stop jumping on them!"
👋"Why does my puppy only listen to me when they want to?"
👋"No, get off the counter (sofa, chair, table, etc.)!"

If so, our Puppy Head Start class is for you! This 6-week class goes beyond the basics like "sit," or "stay," to introduce the real-life skills needed long-term success, like:
-Impulse control
-Attention around distractions
-Clear communication

This class is designed to strengthen the bond between you and your puppy by working together, and helping them develop the foundations needed for great manners and lasting obedience—no matter what the world throws your way. Join us May 1 to start exploring the skills that can make every day together a little smoother!

📅 Starts May 1
🐾 For puppies under 8 months
🌐 Learn more and register: www.summitk9training.com/groupclasses

07/04/2025

‼️ With summer just around the corner, there’s no better time to enhance your leash skills and enjoy stress-free walks with your dog. Whether you are a beginner or experienced handler, this class will transform leash walking into a rewarding experience. Get ready to make every outing with your pup, enjoyable and productive! 🐕

This class is for you if you want to:
🐾 Minimize leash pulling, lagging behind, and getting distracted
🐾 Build a stronger communication system through the leash
🐾 Learn techniques and strategies to get your dog to stay by your side
🐾 Develop a better mindset and confidence in your dog
🐾 Walk stress-free in time for the good weather!

‼️ CLASS BEGINS APRIL 27TH

📍 Location: The Summit K9 Facility @ 1555 Brooks Ave, Rochester, NY

❓ How to register?

1. Scan the QR code or go to summitk9.propetware.com.
2. Select "Book Now" to sign in or create an account.
3. Click on BOOK NOW and select Group Class Reservations.
4. Add your dog and select Mastering the Leash: Walk Without Worry.
5. Select your dog again and go down to reservation summary, hit continue and fill out the rest of the information!

*Dog vaccination records are required for this class which can be uploaded to the propet account.

06/03/2025

Tonight's cutest detection dog award goes to Alli 😍

02/03/2025

🐕Continue to grow your dog's skills by joining us for our Level II Bombproof Base Training Class! 🐕

This course is for those who have successfully completed basic obedience training and are eager to take their skills to the level.

Take this class if you want a dog that:
⚡️ Wants to work for you!
⚡️ Listens reliably to your cues!
⚡️ Can focus and respond in distracting environments!
⚡️ Can go for productive, stress-free adventures outside of the home with you and your family!

During this class, we will focus on strengthening your dog's foundational skills while also working on proofing and generalizing your commands for real-world applications. Join us to enhance your bond with your dog and ensure they are well-prepared for various environments and scenarios!

Visit summitk9training.com to learn more and register!

Summit K9 Training provides a customized training experience for dogs and owners of all ages and experience levels. Whether seeking puppy classes, obedience classes, or specialized training, we'll create the perfect program to meet your goals and tackle problem behaviors.

01/03/2025

Such a lovely Friday morning with some of our advanced dogs/handlers participating in our Elevated Obedience class! We can't wait for warmer, longer days for more fun public excursions 🪻🏙️ ❤️

26/02/2025

Straight from the horse's (dog's?) mouth!

A huge thank you to all of our current and past customers who have taken the time to leave us a review on google. We are so grateful for the opportunity to work with such lovely humans and dogs alike! 🐾

Had a great experience with SK9? Let us know!
Follow the link to leave us a google review: https://g.page/r/CdAkYF8nJG9QEAE/review

26/02/2025

🐶 Lay the foundations for a lifetime of strong social skills with your puppy by enrolling in the Summit K9 Puppy Socialization course! 🐶

This class will help you lay the ground work for strong social skills and neutrality in public spaces. Though this class will cover dog-dog social, the curriculum will extend to building healthy social interactions with humans and common distractions present in public spaces. Through this course, dog owners will learn how to balance neutrality with interaction, to create a dog that maintains a calm, healthy mind set in the presence of humans and dogs, paving the way for confident interactions.

By taking this class, you will create a strong foundation in neutrality and safe exposure to strangers and other dogs!

Open to dogs of all breeds and sizes under 1 year old.

Visit summitk9training.com to learn more and register 🐾

Summit K9 Training provides a customized training experience for dogs and owners of all ages and experience levels. Whether seeking puppy classes, obedience classes, or specialized training, we'll create the perfect program to meet your goals and tackle problem behaviors.

01/02/2025

Love dogs? Passionate about training? Join Summit K9 as an Apprentice Trainer & Dog Handler! 🐾

We’re looking for a driven dog loving individual to join our dynamic team! If you’re ready to take your dog training and handling skills to the next level, this part-time position could be the perfect fit. With paid mentorship, on the job skill development, and the potential to advance into a full-time career, Summit K9 offers a unique opportunity to work with passionate trainers in a fun, challenging, and rewarding environment.

Responsibilities: 🐶 Dog training & handling for enrichment daycare, boarding, and training programs 🧹 Kennel & facility maintenance 📋 Administrative tasks & client follow-up 👩‍🏫 Continued professional development
What we’re looking for: ✅ Self-motivated & reliable ✅ Passion for working with dogs ✅ Team player & problem-solver ✅ Enthusiasm for honing your skills in the art of dog training

If you're excited to learn, grow, and work with a motivated team, we want to hear from you! Apply now at summitk9training.com/employment to start your journey with Summit K9! 🌟

04/12/2024

🏟️ Calling all Bills fans (and Lions fans, if you're brave) - Join us on December 15th at 4:00pm for a dog friendly, game day watch party! 🦬

Bring your dog, cheer on your team, and connect with fellow football and dog lovers for a paws-itively great time! Use this activity as an opportunity to practice settling and stay work in a controlled real world scenario with lots of human and dog distractions.

What you can look forward to:
🏈 Watching the game with other Summit K9 football fans
🏈 Snacks and drinks
🏈 Football themed training activities
🏈 Half-time challenges with PRIZES
🏈 Football themed photo booth!

$20 for a 1 handler and 1 dog team ticket
$10 for human only/extra handler ticket

Please note that this event is training focused and not a free play opportunity. This event is recommended for dogs who have completed previous Summit K9 coursework or equivalent previous formal obedience training. As with all dogs enrolled in Summit K9 programs, attending pups must have up to date Rabies, Bordetella, and DHPP vaccinations on file un order to participate.

Visit summitk9training.com/groupclasses to register!

05/11/2024

Great dogmanship begins here! Far from simply a means of restraining our dogs, proper leash communication and strong leash walking skills are valuable tools for enhancing the dog-human relationship and clarifying your communication with your pup.

This class if for you if you want to:
🍁Building a stronger communication system through the leash
🍁Minimize or eliminate leash pulling and forging
🍁Encourage better overall mindset in your dog
🍁Learn to balance obedience and freedom to attain no-conflict walks
🍁Fine tune the "heel" position to minimize conflict and create flowing, collaborative movement together
🍁Address reactivity and learn to maintain your dog's focus in the presence of distractions

CLASS BEGINS NEXT MONDAY 11/11! 🎉

Visit summitk9training.com/groupclasses to register!

05/09/2024

Our fall group class schedule has dropped! Join us for lots of fun and learning 🍂 and keep an eye out for updates on new "maintenance class" dates (Summit Skills Club, Reactivity Practice Group, and more!) coming soon 😊

Visit summitk9training.com/groupclasses to learn more and to register!

Existing clients - please note that for your convenience, we are transitioning to self scheduling and group registration through your ProPet account! All available services are available for request at that location, but as always feel free to reach out to us directly 🐾

11/07/2024

Don't miss the next run of Puppy Headstart - beginning next Thursday!

🐕The July/August class will run on Thursdays at 6:30pm 🐕

This is not your average puppy class. While owners will learn to teach their dogs key obedience skills, the larger focus of this class is to teach owners the foundations of canine learning that empower them to address new problems as they develop and build new skills in the future. Through this class, dog owners will learn to create a dog that will not only follow commands, but enthusiastically look to their handler for direction!

By taking this class, you will create a strong foundation in communication and training that will empower you to build new behaviors and address potential problems long after you have completed this course.​

This is the class for you if you want a dog that:
🌟listens to your commands.
🌟can settle and relax on cue.
🌟comes when you call them.
🌟walks nicely on a leash.
🌟relaxes during grooming and nail trims.
🌟is properly socialized to new people, dogs, and other distractions.
🌟has a well rounded skill set that prevents problems before they start!

Visit summitk9training.com/groupclasses to learn more and register!

04/06/2024

Looking for a way to provide your dog with more exercise, socialization, and mental enrichment WHILE gaining rockin' obedience skills? We are currently accepting applications for new Enrichment Daycare participants! Learn more about the program and schedule a Behavior Consultation on our website to join in the fun 💫

How will Enrichment Daycare benefit you and your dog?
⭐ Your dog will build strong basic obedience skills that can be translated to your day to day life!
⭐ Your dog's needs for both physical and mental outlets will be met, resulting in less nuisance outlet behaviors at home.
⭐ Your dog will receive plenty of potty breaks, attention, and exercise while you are at work.
⭐ Your dog will practice basic manners and conditioned relaxation, creating a more balanced state of mind.
⭐ Your dog will learn appropriate dog-dog social skills, avoiding future problems behaviors due to under socialization, over socialization, or bad experiences with other dogs.
⭐ You will qualify for our Summit Skills Club classes, where you will have the opportunity to learn how to implement the training your dog received at daycare.

How does it work?
⭐Dogs enrolled in daycare are dropped off at the Summit K9 facility in the morning during the specified drop off window.
⭐Throughout the morning, dogs enrolled work on a variety of obedience activities and games, building key training skills and enjoying physical and mental outlets.
⭐In the afternoons, dogs are integrated into carefully selected groups for play and socialization and/or given appropriate physical outlets, such as walks, treadmill time, or one-on-one play.
⭐At the end of the day, dogs will be picked up by their owners during the specified pick up time window, and will receive a brief update on how the day went.

How do you enroll?
Visit summitk9training.com/daycare to learn more and request a behavior consultation!

06/05/2024

Don't miss the next Summit Skills Club, next Sunday at 6:00pm!

I'm shaking up the format a bit, so expect:
⚡️Conditioned Relaxation practice
⚡️Exercises to fine tune your handling and communication with your dog
⚡️Activities that introduce new skills to keep your training fresh and continuing to grow
⚡️Practice around other dogs and owners in a controlled setting
⚡️Troubleshooting for target issues

As this class develops out, expect general fun and silliness that will test your training. Our aim for these classes is to keep things fun and creative while providing opportunities to practice and maintain your existing training with others in the Summit K9 community!

For those of you new to Summit K9, this class is formatted for past and existing clients involved in any of our programs. New handlers are welcome, but must audit for the first class in order for us to meet and discuss whether your dog is ready for this class before jumping in!

This class is $24.99/dog and free to Board and Train alumni!

Visit BookSummitK9.as.me/SummitSkillsClub to register!

29/02/2024

Now hiring for Dog Handler/Apprentice Trainer positions!

Summit K9 is seeking motivated, dog loving candidates to assist in handling and caring for dogs enrolled in our Enrichment Daycare, Boarding, and Training programs.

This position is open both to experienced dog handlers and aspiring dog trainers. This position is an excellent paid opportunity to hone your dog training skills and work hands on with other trainers to improve your craft. For motivated, self-starting candidates, this position offers significant growth opportunities, from professional trainer positions directly teaching clients and classes, to leadership roles within Summit K9. In addition to on-the-job training, motivated apprentices are encouraged to shadow our training staff outside of working hours for continued education and professional development.

Summit K9 Dog Handlers/Apprentice Trainers are responsible for caring for dogs, assisting in their training, and assisting in integrating dogs into safe and productive social groups during daycare and boarding services. Handlers are also responsible for maintaining the cleanliness of the facility to ensure a safe and functional space for dogs enrolled in programming.​

The ideal candidate should have experience caring for dogs in a boarding and daycare setting and possess some base dog training and behavior knowledge and skill. However, candidates can expect professional development opportunities and on-the-job training, so candidates who demonstrate other qualities that match our values (highly motivated, friendly problem solvers with a passion for the work) but who may not have significant professional experience with dog training will be strongly considered.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a motivated candidate to join a collaborative team of like-minded, passionate, knowledgeable dog professionals and receive endless opportunities to improve their dog training skills.

Visit www.summitk9training.com/employment for more information about this position and to submit an application!

22/02/2024

Looking for a way to provide your dog with more exercise, socialization, and mental enrichment WHILE gaining rockin' obedience skills? We are currently accepting applications for new Enrichment Daycare participants! Learn more about the program and schedule a Behavior Consultation on our website to join in the fun 💫

How does it work?
Dogs enrolled in daycare are dropped off at the Summit K9 facility in the morning during the specified drop off window. While at daycare, dogs are worked individually and in groups throughout the day, building key training skills, enjoying physical and mental outlets, and learning effective inter-dog socialization skills. Between sessions, dogs rest in kennels to allow them to relax and reset!

The number and length of activity sessions will depend on the target skills/activities set for the individual day and dog, and will vary. On days where dogs receive more structured obedience work in the early portion of the day, we will provide more unstructured play or enrichment time to create an enjoyable, balanced, and well-rounded experience for the dog.

At the end of the day, dogs will be picked up by their owners during the specified pick up time window, and will receive a brief update on how the day went.

During their time at daycare, dogs will rotate through sessions that focus on:
🌟 Training & Skill Building
🌟 Conditioned Relaxation & Rest
🌟 Socialization & Play
🌟 Enrichment & Mental/Physical Exercise
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Rather than providing a traditional, free play version of daycare, the Summit K9 Enrichment Daycare program subscribes to a more structured, training-based model that ensures the highest level of safety, comfort, and enrichment for enrolled dogs. Dogs in this program will receive far more than a few play sessions with other dogs throughout the day.

Though this program is open to all dogs, and would provide excellent enrichment and training work for stable, outgoing dogs, this is also an ideal program for dogs that may otherwise fail to thrive in a more traditional daycare setting.

This program has been a fantastic match for many dogs who are:
🌟 Mildly anxious, fearful, or low confidence
🌟 Easily overwhelmed by other dogs
🌟 Reactive to dogs or strangers
🌟 Easily overstimulated or overexcited
🌟 “Too much” for traditional daycare settings

Due to the highly individualized nature of this program, we are able to accommodate dogs that need specialized handling by experienced professionals. Dogs enrolled in our programs will be integrated into group work slowly and methodically to ensure that it is a safe, productive, and pleasant experience for all participants.

Enrichment Daycare rates start at $39.99/day. Full information on rates can be found on our website.

To learn more about Enrichment Daycare, please visit summitk9training.com/daycare

The Summit K9 Enrichment Daycare Program is a great alternative to traditional daycare services! This program reflects our values and philosophy as dog trainers and caregivers, and is designed with the dog’s needs and drives in mind. Enrichment Daycare programming is offered Monday through Thursda...

20/02/2024

I can't believe how fast it's flown, but today marks 1 year since we opened the facility! I'm so grateful for each and every client who has trusted us to assist them with their training and provide care for their dogs. We truly seem to find the coolest people out there, and it's a privilege to work with your dogs.

So many programs have evolved over the last year, and we are so excited to continue developing our existing services to always offer the best possible program, and to continue experimenting with new services, events, and collaborations with other businesses and pet professionals.

For past, current, and prospective clients, who happen to have a free moment, we would greatly appreciate any feedback you are willing to provide. By filling out this quick survey, you can assist us in bettering our programs and ensuring they are as accessible as possible to those seeing assistance!

Follow the link to complete the anonymous survey -
https://forms.gle/jrog4ciryzAaaFxA6

None of the answers are required, so feel free to provide as little or as much information as you are willing and able! 🙏

08/02/2024

Announcing Tuesday Trick Nights!

Each week we will coach participants through specific tricks, and have adaptations for all levels to ensure that novice dogs are set up for success and intermediate and advanced dogs are adequately challenged! This is a great opportunity to develop your dog's skills, your handling skills while having a great time.

Similar to our Scent Detection classes, participants are invited to register for as many sessions as they would like, whether they want to just try it once or come every week!

Visit summitk9training.com/groupclasses to register!