Zoom Room Dog Training

09/21/2025

Karl's Canine Krew is an amazing rescue that we love working with. If memory serves correct their first official adoption event was at our gym and we look forward to partnering with them in whatever way we can. Also quick reminder ANYONE who at ANY TIME has adopted a dog from them gets a free training session from us. Please call to get this set up.

🌟 Sponsor Spotlight! 🌟

A huge thank you to the incredible team at Zoom Room Dog Training Colorado Springs for sponsoring Mishka's Ball, KCK's 2nd anniversary celebration!
Your support means the world to us. Zoom Room is an amazing resource for our local dog community, offering science-based, positive reinforcement training that helps build the bond between people and their pets. From their indoor gym for canine fitness to puppy training, agility, and enrichment classes, they do so much to help dogs thrive.

We are so grateful for your partnership in making our celebration a success! We encourage everyone to check out their fantastic facility and programs.

Come celebrate with us and Zoom Room at Mishka’s Ball on October 4th, 6–9pm, at The Carter Payne (320 S Weber St, Colorado Springs, CO 80903)!

Don’t miss this unforgettable evening—get your tickets here: https://givebutter.com/c/2025DogBall (Link in Bio)

09/20/2025

Trainer Tip Friday: Gamifying Training – Make Learning Fun

Training does not have to be monotonous and boring. Too often, we think of training as a checklist of commands: sit, stay, come. But if it feels like homework for you, it probably feels that way for your dog, too.
The way you want to think about training is that you are creating a bond with your dog. Every session is an opportunity to deepen that connection. It’s not about whether they nail the perfect “sit” on the first try — it’s about the joy they feel when working with you.
When you gamify training, you turn learning into play. Your dog isn’t just following cues, they’re actively engaging, having fun, and wanting more. That energy builds excitement and momentum, which makes training faster, easier, and more rewarding for both of you.
What Does Gamifying Training Look Like?
Make it a Game, Not a Drill – Use upbeat tones, movement, and play. For example, instead of drilling “come,” play a round of hide-and-seek recalls around the house.
Celebrate Small Wins – Every correct check-in or cue is a chance to “jackpot” with rewards. That doesn’t always mean treats — it could be tossing a ball, a belly rub, or a few seconds of tug-of-war.
Use Play as Payment – Have a tug toy ready during training. When your dog nails a cue, reward them with a short, fun game of tug. This keeps sessions dynamic and taps into their natural drive.
Mix It Up – Change the pace, the rewards, or even the location to keep things fresh.
Add a Challenge – Just like leveling up in a video game, make each repetition a little more fun and tricky to keep your dog motivated.

Get the rest of the article here https://zoomroom.com/featured-special/gamifying-training/

Training That Grows With You 🌟
At Zoom Room, we’re here to help you and your pup grow step by step—building confidence, connection, and real-world skills that last. Our programs meet your dog right where they are:
Obedience Basics: laying the foundation for focus and everyday manners.
Puppy Preschool: fostering early confidence and positive social habits.
Build Level: strengthening reliability and attention under bigger challenges.
Specialty Classes: Rally, Agility, or Trick Training to keep your dog sharp, active, and excited to learn.
Whether you’re refreshing the basics or tackling something brand new, we make training enjoyable, effective, and something you’ll both look forward to each week.

🗓️ https://zoomroom.com/location/colorado-springs/ #!schedule

09/19/2025

09/18/2025

As winter draws near, not everyone in our community has protection from the cold. On a single night in January 2025, 1,745 people were experiencing homelessness in El Paso County. Nearly one-third of those were unsheltered, sleeping outside, in cars, or in places not meant for living. (cpr.org)

Among those affected:

• More than 1 in 5 people experiencing homelessness are under 24 years old. (koaa.com)

• 89 military veterans were counted as homeless in our area. (springsrescuemission.org)

When the temperature drops, basic items like coats, hats, gloves, and food can make the difference between staying safe or suffering. Your donation does more than provide physical warmth — it offers hope, dignity, and care.

✨ Donation Drop-Off Locations

Bring coats and non-perishable food items to any of these community partners:

• Happy Hounds Pet Grooming – 2330 Vickers Dr, Colorado Springs

• Urbane Collective – 7676 Dublin Blvd #110, Colorado Springs

• Zapata Mexican Taco Shopcan Taco Shop – 7636 Dublin Blvd #100, Colorado Springs

• The Fireline Barber Co – 2316 Vickers Dr, Colorado Springs

• Chaos Fight Team – 3570 North Academy Blvd, Colorado Springs

• WorkTime Athletic Performance – 1710 Briargate Blvd, Suite 100, Colorado Springs

• Mile High K9 Massage – 755 Highway 105, Suite 209, Palmer Lake

• Zoom Room Dog Training – 2360 Montebello Square Dr, Suite E, Colorado Springs

• Goosebumps Cryotherapy– 2320 Vickers Dr, Colorado Springs

• PCPlanetColorado- 2314 Vickers Dr Colorado Springs, CO 80918.

Every coat, every can makes a difference. Together, we can ensure more families and individuals stay safe, warm, and fed this winter.

Drop off your donations today and be part of making a difference.

🔑 Unlocking doors, fulfilling dreams
📲 (719) 232.5821
📧 [email protected]

09/17/2025

Spooky season is almost upon us and our annual Halloween party is right around the corner! That's right, Doom Room is almost here! Come with your dog (and you!) dressed in your best costumes, play different party games, even get chance to let your dog paint their own masterpiece and then finish the party with the perfect photo at our photo booth. We will be awarding prizes too for best costume, scariest costume, silliest costume and best trick!

Doom Room will take place on October 25th from 3:30-5:00pm, and the cost is $40 per dog.

Click the link in below to sign up today for Doom Room! This is a party you'd be "scared" to miss! 👻

https://zoomroom.com/location/colorado-springs/ #!schedule__2025-10-25

09/13/2025

Trainer Tip Friday: Share the Training Load 🐾
At Zoom Room, we recommend aiming for about 20 minutes of practice a day—total. The good news? It doesn’t have to be one long session or the responsibility of just one person. Think of it as mini-reps throughout the day:
5 minutes of focused training here
30 seconds of “wait” before a meal
A relaxation protocol while watching TV
A quick sit & wait before engaging in play
Even with busy schedules, those small moments add up. And when everyone in the household takes part, your pup learns to respond consistently—not just to one person, but to the whole family.
When I work with clients in private lessons, I often ask them to outline what their dog’s typical day looks like:
Where does your dog sleep?
What’s the morning routine?
Who feeds the dog and when?
How does each family member interact with the dog?

Get the rest of the article here https://zoomroom.com/featured-special/share-the-training-load

Training That Grows With You 🌟
At Zoom Room, we’re here to help you and your pup grow step by step—building confidence, connection, and real-world skills that last. Our programs meet your dog right where they are:
Obedience Basics: laying the foundation for focus and everyday manners.
Puppy Preschool: fostering early confidence and positive social habits.
Build Level: strengthening reliability and attention under bigger challenges.
Specialty Classes: Rally, Agility, or Trick Training to keep your dog sharp, active, and excited to learn.
Whether you’re refreshing the basics or tackling something brand new, we make training enjoyable, effective, and something you’ll both look forward to each week.

09/07/2025

For the month of September, we are taking Obedience 3 on the road. Call us to reserve your spot! (719) 302-9746.

09/05/2025

Trainer Tip Friday: Three Phases of Pawsome Training
Over the past few weeks, I’ve surveyed several people and groups about what they thought would make great topics for Trainer Tip Fridays. The feedback was fantastic—full of thoughtful and creative suggestions!
While some of these topics might seem quick to cover, the truth is that even the most basic commands can become more challenging and practical when you start layering in distractions, distance, or duration. A simple “sit,” for example, may feel easy in your living room—but it can feel much harder at the park when a squirrel runs by.
And I want to pause here to thank you: I really appreciate your patience as my team and I brainstorm the best ways to present this information. My goal isn’t just to answer your questions—it’s to break them down in a way that’s practical, clear, and useful no matter where you and your dog are starting from.
That’s why I’ll be structuring each tip into three progressive stages. Just like in any great training program—whether it’s fitness, cycling, or dog training—you start with a foundation, then build reliability, and finally proof those skills in the real world.
🟢 Base (Acquisition)
This is where your dog first learns the behavior. Keep things simple, set them up for success, and reward often. For example, teaching “sit” in a quiet space with minimal distractions.
Trainer Tip: Don’t rush this stage. Clarity and consistency are your best tools here.
🟡 Build (Fluency)
Now that your dog understands the cue, it’s time to build reliability. In dog training, this often means working on the “3 D’s”—Distance, Duration, and Distraction, which gradually challenge your dog’s focus and response. You might ask for a sit while stepping back, while your dog holds longer, or while something else happens around them.
If you’d like a deeper dive into how to work those “3 D’s” effectively, check out our recent article: Work the 3 D’s: Distance, Duration & Distraction.
Trainer Tip: If your dog struggles, dial back one “D” to help them succeed, then rebuild from there.

Get the rest of the article here https://zoomroom.com/featured-special/three-phases-of-training/

08/13/2025

We’re looking for our next Managing Partner in Bellevue, WA!

Zoom Room Dog Training – Bellevue is looking for a dynamic Managing Partner to join our leadership team. This is a full-time, on-site role where you’ll take the reins of daily operations, lead an amazing team, and help grow our community of dog lovers… all while having an ownership stake in the business through stock options.

Sound like you? Let's chat👇
https://www.linkedin.com/jobs/view/4283439152/

07/17/2025

Are you having trouble accessing your existing Zoom Room account or can't seem to get a new one created?

Our booking platform recently released a security update to make your browsing experience safer (yay!) which has resulted in some clients not being able to get into their accounts (boo!). If this is happening to you, please try the following steps to get back in:

🐾 Log in and log out (we know, we know). But seriously, this may help your account be upgraded to the system if it didn't happen automatically.
🐾 Reset your password OR login with your Mindbody password, depending on the prompt. There may be a few extra requests after this you can follow.

Still not in? Give us a 📱call, ✉️ email or 👐 stop by! We've got some tricks up our sleeves to help reset your password and get you logged in.

Woof,
The Zoom Room Team

04/30/2025

Through donation-based classes and fundraising, we’ve been supporting the shelters doing the real work every day. And it’s not over yet.

Adopt if you can. Donate if you’re able. Share to keep the momentum going. Let’s finish Rally for Rescue Dogs strong on this National Adopt a Shelter Pet Day!

Donate via the link in our bio ❤

04/28/2025

We’ve only got a few spots left for our last few Ready, Set, Zoom classes!
Our Rally for Rescue Dogs donation-based classes are nearly a wrap but you still have the opportunity to join in on the fun (for a cause!). Train with your pup, support a local rescue, and feel good doing it.
✅ 100% of proceeds go directly to shelters
✅ Limited-time only: THIS WEEK!
✅ Great training. Great cause.

Grab your spot before they’re gone at zoomroom.com or donate via the link in our bio.
*At participating gyms only.

04/26/2025

We can't get enough of these cuties looking for homes across the US! Patches, Etta, Link and Pleakly are just a few of the dogs we're bringing to your feed as part of our initiative.

Like, comment and share to help get these deserving dogs a home ❤.

04/25/2025

Spots still open – but not for long!
Our Rally for Rescue Dogs donation-based classes are happening now, and there’s still time to sign up. Train with your pup, support a local rescue, and feel good doing it.
✅ 100% of proceeds go directly to shelters
✅ Limited-time only: THIS WEEK!
✅ Great training. Great cause.
Grab your spot before they’re gone at zoomroom.com

04/21/2025

READY, SET, ZOOM! Our Rally for Rescue Dogs donation-based classes officially kick off this week - and we couldn’t be more excited to train for a cause.

Signed up? We’ll see you in class. Missed your chance? Check to see if there are any openings!

Make an impact now - you can still donate to support Pasadena Humane's mission to support animals in LA with the link in our bio.

04/20/2025

Have you always wanted to give Zoom Room a try? Now’s the perfect opportunity! Tomorrow our Ready, Set, Zoom sampler course goes live - all for a good cause.

Check to see if spots remain for this unique opportunity to train your dog and help shelter dogs in need.

04/19/2025

We're turning training time into donation power - all to benefit local animal rescues. Join us for a limited-time, donation-based training class: Ready, Set, Zoom. 100% of what you give goes directly to pups in need.
✅ Great training
✅ Good cause
✅ Limited spots
If you've been thinking about signing up this is your sign! Check out our website to sign up for Ready, Set, Zoom today.

04/16/2025

Donate to our 🐾 Rally for Rescue Dogs 🐾 campaign and help fund food, vet care, toys, transport, and more for pups who need it most. Every dollar goes directly to Pasadena Humane via the official GoFundMe link in bio.

Let’s rally together.

04/15/2025

Training for a cause starts next week. Are you in?

Join Zoom Room’s Rally for Rescue Dogs and turn your dog’s training into something bigger.

From April 21-30, we’re hosting donation-based classes where 100% of proceeds support local animal rescues. Whether you’re looking to sharpen leash skills, try agility, or just burn some energy with your pup, you’ll get expert guidance and a feel-good reason to show up.

Spots are limited - book today @ zoomroom.com and help us make a difference one tail wag at a time.

01/06/2024

Socialization is the most important thing for a new puppy! Get them comfortable with other dogs, sights, smells, textures, and sounds!

Start your puppy's socialization TODAY at a Zoom Room near you!