Happy Hikes Dog Training

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🐶 M.S.Ed. • GoodPup Certified • APDT Member • Training Partner with Wanderers’ Rest
🐾 Positive Training for Puppies, Dogs, Behavior Mod.
🏡 In-Home • 🌲 Adventure Day Training • 💻 Virtual

06/05/2026

Bella couldn’t go for a walk without total chaos…jumping, biting, full zoomies on the leash.
But tonight started to look very different 👀🐾

SUMMER SHIFT! ☀️We’re moving training hours to 12–8 so we can make the most of those cooler evenings and give more oppor...
06/04/2026

SUMMER SHIFT! ☀️
We’re moving training hours to 12–8 so we can make the most of those cooler evenings and give more opportunities for after-work sessions (you’re not wrong — evenings just hit different for dog training 😄🐶).

Looking forward to more sunset sessions! 🌅

06/04/2026

🐶 Why I teach sniff walking instead of only strict heelwork:

Heel has its place, but most dogs live their lives in “real world walking,” not precision heeling. Sniff walking lets them decompress, use their brain, and engage with their environment — while still practicing loose leash skills and staying connected to the handler.

In my leash walking system, for sniff walking, I actually allow dogs to exist anywhere within the leash radius — front, back, behind, either side — as long as the leash stays loose. They get to explore, enjoy, and collect information from their environment, which is incredibly valuable enrichment.

Alongside that, I also teach a relaxed heel for structured walking, and for advanced dogs, even an off-leash heel. My goal isn’t one “correct” way to walk — it’s flexibility, enrichment, and a system that allows both dogs and humans to enjoy walking together. And ideally, my fully trained dogs can switch between “walk modes” depending on what the situation calls for. 🐶🌿

06/04/2026

Just having some fun practicing heelwork with friends’ dogs today. 🐾
Not a finished routine! Working on communication, engagement, and handling skills. 💛

🐶✨ FIRST PARK DROP-IN IS NEXT WEEK! ⬇️🐾🌳 Join me at Verona Beach State Park on Thursday, June 11 from 6–8 PM for 10–15 m...
06/03/2026

🐶✨ FIRST PARK DROP-IN IS NEXT WEEK! ⬇️

🐾🌳 Join me at Verona Beach State Park on Thursday, June 11 from 6–8 PM for 10–15 minute mini training sessions. Perfect for loose-leash walking, focus around distractions, polite greetings, or building confidence!

What to bring:
🐾 A dog 😉
🧀 High-value treats your dog LOVES (tiny pieces of cheese, boiled chicken, freeze-dried meat, etc.)
🎾 1-2 of your dog’s favorite toys

Where and when:
📍 Verona Beach State Park
📅 Thursday, June 11
⏰ 6–8 PM…there’s no park admission fee after 6 PM!
💵 $1 per minute — pay after your session (cash, card, or QR code available)

📩 Message me here or text me at (315) 720-3953 to reserve your spot! I’ll let you know your approximate drop-in time, and send you a text the day of when it’s your turn.

Who’s ready to train in the sunshine?! ☀️🐕🐾

🐶 Quick question for local dog owners!If I started doing low-cost drop-in training meetups at local parks this summer, w...
06/03/2026

🐶 Quick question for local dog owners!

If I started doing low-cost drop-in training meetups at local parks this summer, where you and your dog could stop by and work one-on-one with me for ~10–15 minutes on a specific skill you want help with…would you be interested?

🐾 Examples:
• leash walking without pulling
• recall around distractions
• helping your dog learn to listen outside the house

🐾 Pricing would be $1 per minute

Would something like this be helpful for you and your dog? And if yes, would you prefer daytime or evening?

Just curious what people could use before I plan anything — I would love your honest feedback! Thank you! 🙂☀️

✨🐶 Update: I’ve received interest from SIX dogs within one hour of posting, so I’m going to close this opportunity for n...
06/01/2026

✨🐶 Update: I’ve received interest from SIX dogs within one hour of posting, so I’m going to close this opportunity for now!

Thank you so much — this response has been amazing. I may offer a similar promo again in the future, so stay tuned if you weren’t able to get in this round.

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🐾 Looking for 1–3 Local Dogs for Training Promo Videos 🎥

Hi everyone! I’m looking for a few dogs from the Canastota, Oneida, or Sylvan Beach area to feature in some short training videos.

For this project, I’m focusing on common behaviors that can show noticeable improvement (not necessarily perfection, but a difference!) within 1-2 sessions.

Examples of what I’m looking for:
• Leash pulling
• Jumping on people
• Play biting/inappropriate chewing
• Struggles with obedience skills (ex. sit, down, stay, leave it, drop it)
• Inconsistent or poor recall (comes sometimes but not reliably, or ignores calls to come)
• Responds to you only at home

✨ What’s included:
• 1-2 complimentary private training sessions
• Hands-on coaching for you during the session(s)
• Your dog will be featured in my marketing content

📹 Participation includes consent for your dog to be photographed, filmed, and shared in promotional materials, and your agreement to do brief daily “homework” with your dog (the same as a non-promo client).

If you’re interested, feel free to message me with:
• Your dog’s name, age, and breed/mix
• What you’d like help with
• Your general availability

I’ll reach out to 1–3 people whose dogs that are the best fit for this setup.

Thanks so much! I’m really looking forward to working with a few local dogs and showing off their progress. 🐶✨

🇺🇸 🐶 A huge thank you from Blizzard to all of her new fans we met today at the Memorial Day parade!She had the best time...
05/30/2026

🇺🇸 🐶 A huge thank you from Blizzard to all of her new fans we met today at the Memorial Day parade!

She had the best time, and was all smiles showing off her good manners.

If you’d like to get in touch about training with your own dog, please feel free to contact me anytime. 🐾

We’re looking forward to seeing more familiar faces next time! 💙

—Blizzard & Laura

🇺🇸 Wishing you and yours a safe and relaxing finish to Memorial Day weekend! ❤️💙
05/25/2026

🇺🇸 Wishing you and yours a safe and relaxing finish to Memorial Day weekend! ❤️💙

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Canastota, NY

Opening Hours

Monday 12pm - 8pm
Tuesday 12pm - 8pm
Wednesday 12pm - 8pm
Thursday 12pm - 8pm
Friday 12pm - 8pm

Telephone

+13157203953

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