Ashton’s K9 Classes LLC

07/04/2025

And the moment you’ve all been waiting for…

Ashton & Co. K9 Academy is officially here! 🐾✨

This rebrand is more than just a new name and logo, it’s a reflection of everything we believe in: trust, connection, and confident communication between you and your dog. From basic obedience and confidence building to e-collar freedom and scent work, our training is designed to build real-world reliability in a supportive, no-judgment space.

And here’s the truth, the “& Co.” is all of you. Our clients aren’t just students, they’re our brand ambassadors, our community, our why. The progress you make, the trust you build, the way you show up for your dogs, that’s what fuels this whole mission.

We couldn’t be more excited for this next chapter. Same heart but with a fresh look. 💙🐶

07/03/2025

My Barking Life has been hard at work and is cooking up something seriously cool over here 👀🐾🐶

Every class you complete will soon earn you a custom sticker badge to slap on your very own training water bottle—so you can rep your dog’s progress like a total training boss. 💪🐾

✨No, the emoji pup isn’t the actual design (we love him, but ours is wayyyyy cooler 😎). We’re keeping the real art under wraps for now—but trust us, it’s worth the wait and as soon as they are available we will let you know!! 🤩☺️

Who’s getting one?!

07/02/2025

July Confidence Builder Classes! Must have completed Level 1 to join!
If you are currently enrolled in a class, make sure you message me before signing up to receive 10% off for continuing classes! 💙🐶

Wednesday July 30th
Confidence Builder 1 - 10:00am
https://pocketsuite.io/book/ashtonsk9classesllc/item/7%2f309%2f3-10%3a00a-confidence-builder-1

Confidence Builder 1- 6:00p
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Confidence Builder 2- 7:15p
https://pocketsuite.io/book/ashtonsk9classesllc/item/7%2f309%2f3-7%3a15p-cb-2

07/02/2025

Upcoming Level 1 Classes!! If you will be on vacation one of the weeks, that’s ok! Can easily go over what you miss! 🤩💙🐶

Monday July 28th- Sept 1st

Level 1 Basic Obedience 10:00a-
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Level 1 Basic Obedience 6:00p-
https://pocketsuite.io/book/ashtonsk9classesllc/item/7%2f289%2f1-6%3a00p-level-1-basic-obedience

Level 1 Basic Obedience 7:15p-
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07/02/2025

07/01/2025

Meet Minkah, the 1 year old BEAUTIFUL German Shepherd! 💜😍

Today was our first session and when she stepped out of the car, she was on full shepherd duty- ears up, eyes sharp, ready to scan for threats! But after a quick sniff of my pants and a little internal debate, she decided I was acceptable company, and we became besties in under 60 seconds.

Once we adjusted her tools and gave her some clear expectations, her leash manners improved dramatically. We also had a productive chat with her mom (who was an absolute rockstar today!) about how Minkah’s anxiety tends to mirror hers. Dogs don’t process gray areas, they need clear, black-and-white communication. Over-explaining or uncertain energy can feed into Minkah’s nerves, especially in tricky moments.

Once mom pulled back the narration and leaned into confident direction, Minkah’s entire vibe shifted. She went from barking when mom stepped away to calmly walking beside me without her, and even laying down and staying while mom stood 15 feet away. That’s huge progress for just one session!

🎯 Minkah’s 6-Week Training Goals:

1. Confidence & Calm Under Pressure
Help Minkah stay grounded and relaxed, even when other dogs or situations feel a little “too much.”

2. Handler Communication Over Treat Dependency
Reduce treat reliance by building strong engagement through structure, praise, and clarity.

3. Calm, Confident Leadership from Handler
Support Minkah’s progress by helping her handler stay calm, clear, and consistent—so she can relax and trust the process.

07/01/2025

Meet Duke, the 1 year old Standard Poodle! 🐩

He kicked off our first session in full drama mode, barking, pacing, and making it very clear I was not on the guest list!
Beef liver? “Meh. Throw it my way and back away slowly!” The squeaky ball got a little tail wag, but he was still acting like I was beneath him. Eventually, his mom had to leash him and walk him over to me like a toddler being told to say hi to Aunt Susan. (the picture says it all…😒🤦🏼‍♀️😆)

But by the end of our session? He let me stand next to him without bolting and even laid down while me and his owner talked. That’s a win. It might seem small, but for a dog who starts every new experience on full alert, it’s actually huge. Small victories stack up. And in Duke’s world, this is one step closer to confidence.

I think we’ll be besties next week, or atleast I hope I’ll be cool enough for him! 💙🥰🐶

🐾 Duke’s 6-Week Training Goals: 💪🏻

1. Confidence Around New People & Environments:
We’ll help Duke learn that unfamiliar things aren’t as scary as they seem through calm introductions, basic obedience, trust-building exercises, and consistent structure.

2. Positive Socialization:
Gradual exposure to new dogs, people, and places so Duke can practice feeling safe while being guided through the experience.

3. Handler Focus & Engagement:
Teaching Duke to look to his human for direction instead of reacting, and working on reliable leash manners so walks feel less dramatic and more enjoyable.

07/01/2025

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