Reach the Summit Dog Training

04/23/2026

It all starts with a solid foundation and building a meaningful relationship 🙌🏼

04/13/2026

This isn’t just for agility or for those in dog sports, this is for every single client I have the pleasure of working with 🫶🏼

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One of the hardest parts of being an instructor isn’t the teaching — 𝐢𝐭’𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐝𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐧.

This isn’t just showing up and running drills for us.

You’re not just another dog in a class. We’re investing in every single team. We’re thinking about your struggles outside of class, replaying your runs in our head, trying to figure out how to help things click. We celebrate your wins like they’re our own… and we feel the frustration right alongside you when things aren’t going well.

When we’re pouring into teams who don’t listen, don’t follow through, or don’t meet us halfway, it starts to wear on us. Not because we don’t care… but because we care that much.

And not every team will make you part of their plans — but still expect you to be part of the solution.

That’s where the emotional drain comes from.

Being a good coach means being invested.

But being a sustainable coach means having boundaries.

Not every team will take the advice.

Not every team will be ready.

And not every outcome is ours to carry.

At the end of the day, we’re here because we want to help you succeed — but that only works when you’re willing to meet us in the process.

Because the teams that show up, listen, and put in the work?

They don’t drain us… 𝐭𝐡𝐞𝐲’𝐫𝐞 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐨𝐧 𝐰𝐞 𝐤𝐞𝐞𝐩 𝐝𝐨𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐬. Remember coaches are human too- with feelings, limits, and hearts invested in your success

04/06/2026

This weekend Scuttle and I earned his AKC CD obedience title with a second place!
I absolutely adore our partnership 💙

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04/06/2026

Hope everyone had a great Easter! 🐣 🐰

03/20/2026

Hey guys! If you call me and I don’t answer, please leave a voice message! I have been getting a ridiculous amount of spam calls from 907 so I’ve been really picky when answering the phone. If you leave a message I’ll call back as soon as I can! Thank you!

02/25/2026

This is a common mistake I see in training. Most likely if your dog makes a mistake, the directions weren’t clear enough. We need to reward the effort before they lose interest and your value disappears.
Imagine trying to learn something and every time you made a mistake someone yelled at you.. pretty soon you’ll become hesitant bc you don’t want to make a mistake in fear of being yelled at again and you’ll eventually start avoiding. Same concept for our dogs 🐾

Punishment doesn’t belong in learning

02/07/2026

I’m a dog trainer and yes I teach my dogs to jump on me. I always tell my clients “they are your dog and I’m not going to tell you what to do with them”. That doesn’t mean the kind of uncontrollable jumping that leaves scratches all over your body.. Scuttle puts his paws on me to alert me. We also do this to help him stretch before agility. Na’vi is completely different. I’ve taught him to put his feet up on me when he has a toy so I don’t have to bend over and get it and he is pushing engagement on me which I love! It’s also something that I’ve allowed with people because when he puts his paws up to check someone out, it is way less threatening for him than somebody bending over him. I tell everyone if you don’t want jumped on then ignore him. I may eventually teach him a more formal greeting but for now I’m happy with what we are doing and that’s what matters. Don’t let anybody tell you what you should or shouldn’t be doing with your dogs when it comes to things like this. At the end of the day you are the one that lives with them 🫶🏼

01/22/2026

I’ve got my boy home!!!!!

It’s been an absolutely exhausting and terrifying last few days but I’m beyond grateful that things are seemingly and finally starting to go in the right direction! He still has a big road of recovery ahead but we have a chance!
Thank you all for you positive thoughts and prayers 🙏🏻 I truly appreciate it!

01/20/2026

Hi guys…. So we got some pretty rough news today about Bimmer. I apologize in advance for having to reschedule lessons this week. Depending on how things go Wednesday will determine when I can reschedule. Thank you for your understanding

Positive thoughts for my Buggie 😥

01/19/2026

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Remember when I said I would have an announcement to make when I got back from vacation?! Well here it is!

I am now offering VIRTUAL private lessons!
Have a crazy work schedule? Live in a more remote area? These lessons will be perfect for you!

Cost $50/hr
$30 half hour

To book please send a private message! Or send an email to [email protected]

Feel free to ask any questions!