Green Mountain K-9 dog training

Green Mountain K-9 dog training Difficult Dogs, Remarkable Results.

11/26/2025

Group classes don’t fix behavior problems

11/26/2025

Who Are We?
Green Mountain K9 – New Hampshire’s Behavior & Off-Leash Specialists

We’re not a “puppy class.”
We’re not a “cookie-only” school.
And we’re definitely not the place you go when you just want your dog to sit for a treat.

We’re the team people call when:

• The reactivity is getting worse
• The dog won’t listen off leash
• You’re scared of a fight breaking out
• Your walks are a battle
• Nothing you’ve tried has worked
• Other trainers said “that dog can’t be helped”

This is our lane.
This is what we do every single day.

We are balanced trainers who understand real behavior, real structure, and real results.
We work with dogs that need more than a handful of snacks and “hope for the best.”
We specialize in building confident, stable, reliable dogs — and rebuilding the relationship between you and your dog so you can actually live your life again.

Our programs are not for everyone.
They’re for people who want change, not excuses.
For owners who are ready to do the work and want a trainer who actually knows what they’re doing.

If you’re looking for obedience that holds up in the real world, off-leash freedom, or serious behavioral help, this is where you call.

Message us anytime.
Let’s build the dog you know you have inside there.

— Green Mountain K9
New Hampshire’s Behavior & Off-Leash Specialists

-Chris

11/25/2025

🐾 Dog Owners 🐾
Quick question: What’s the ONE behavior your dog does that you wish you could fix… but haven’t tackled yet? 👀

Is it:
🐶 Pulling on the leash?
🐶 Not coming when called?
🐶 Jumping on guests?
🐶 Barking at everything that moves?
🐶 Something totally unique to your pup?

Drop your answer below ⬇️ — I’m curious what everyone’s working on! 💬🐾

-Caitlin

Off leash walks with this goofy boy.
11/25/2025

Off leash walks with this goofy boy.

11/24/2025

Most fear-reactive dogs aren’t “broken.” They’re just living way above their baseline.

When a dog is scared, overwhelmed, or constantly scanning for threats, their nervous system is cranked to 100%.
At that level, every shadow, every noise, every dog, every stranger becomes “too much.”

You can’t build confidence on top of panic.
You don’t “positive experience” a dog that’s already flooding.

First, you knock them back down to baseline.
A calm, neutral state where their brain can actually learn and take information in.

How do you get them there?

• Clear structure
• Controlled exposures
• Removing overstimulation
• Giving the dog direction
• Creating predictability
• Showing them you’re the leader
• Small, manageable wins
• Balanced guidance (not just “cookies and hope”)

Once the dog is at baseline, THEN you start stacking positive experiences.
Then the confidence-building makes sense.
Then the world stops feeling so big and scary.
Then they can actually think instead of just react.

Fear-reactive dogs don’t need someone to “comfort” their fear.
They need someone to lower their arousal, create clarity, and rebuild them the right way.

That’s how you take a dog who’s terrified of the world…
and show them they’re capable of so much more.

11/24/2025

⭐ How We Teach Dogs the E-Collar the Right Way

Most people think e-collars are for punishment.
That’s because they’ve never seen them used correctly.

Here’s how we condition dogs so they become calm, confident, and 100% reliable off leash:

1️⃣ Low-Level Communication (10–15 min)

We start on leash using extremely low levels — usually 5–10 on a Dogtra.
Every time we turn right, we tap the collar once.
The dog quickly learns:
“When I feel that tap, I follow you.”

It’s just pressure-and-release…
the same as a leash, but cleaner and more consistent.

2️⃣ Take the Leash Off

Once the dog understands the cue, we remove the leash.
If the dog disconnects or moves away, we gently raise the stimulation until they turn and come back.
The instant they do, the pressure turns off.

The dog learns:
“The easiest place to be is with you.”

This is how off-leash reliability is actually created.

3️⃣ No Fear. No Confusion. Just Clear Guidance.

When taught this way, the e-collar becomes a language — not a punishment.
Dogs understand exactly what to do, they gain confidence, and you get a dog that listens anywhere, around anything.

If you’re tired of treat-only training and want real off-leash results…
message us.
We’ll show you how structured communication changes everything.

Show us your huskies!
11/24/2025

Show us your huskies!

🦃🐾 Thanksgiving Dog Training Tip! 🐾🦃Holiday chaos is coming — but your pup can still be the goodest guest at the table!✨...
11/23/2025

🦃🐾 Thanksgiving Dog Training Tip! 🐾🦃

Holiday chaos is coming — but your pup can still be the goodest guest at the table!

✨ Thanksgiving Training Must-Dos:
• Place/Settle: Teach your dog to relax on their bed during dinner.
• Leave It: Because turkey bones + dropped pie = trouble!
• Polite Greetings: Reward calm sits when guests walk in.
• Kitchen Boundaries: No counter surfing during feast prep!

🎁 Pro Tip: Give your pup a stuffed Kong or chew during mealtime to keep them happy and busy.

- Caitlin

11/23/2025

🔥 Why Most Trainers Avoid Prong Collars (And Why Your Dog Pays the Price)

Here’s the truth most trainers won’t say out loud:

Most trainers don’t work the dogs we work.
They’re training puppies, doodles, and already-easy family pets — where treats and clickers look like they fix everything.

But bring them a dog that’s:
• reactive,
• pulling like a train,
• fighting with the other dogs in the house,
• lunging at strangers,
• or has zero impulse control…

…and suddenly “just use more treats” doesn’t work so well.

That’s where balanced training comes in.

Prong collars, e-collars, spatial pressure, real structure — these aren’t tools of punishment.
They’re tools of clarity.

A dog deserves to understand:
• what “no” means
• how to control their impulses
• how to be calm around distractions
• how to be safe in the real world

Treats alone can’t teach that.

So why do most trainers avoid these tools?

👉 They’ve never worked truly difficult dogs.
👉 They’re afraid of online backlash.
👉 They lack the skill to use pressure correctly.
👉 And honestly… it’s easier to sell “purely positive” to emotional owners.

But at GMK9, we train real dogs with real problems — and we use whatever tool creates the clearest communication and the fastest, safest results for the dog in front of us.

Balanced training isn’t harsh.
It’s honest.
It’s fair.
And it works.

If you want your dog to be calm, confident, and reliable on and off-leash…
You need more than treats.
You need clarity, structure, and a trainer who isn’t afraid to do what actually works.

Green Mountain K9 — results speak louder than methods.

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11/22/2025

Everyone wants their dog off-leash. I get it.
There’s nothing cooler than watching your dog run free, explore, and actually enjoy life…
BUT off-leash isn’t a “right.” It’s a privilege your dog has to earn.

If your dog listens, comes when called, stays engaged with you, and doesn’t act like a wild land missile — awesome.
Enjoy it. You put in the work.

If your dog doesn’t listen, blows you off, charges strangers or other dogs, or acts like you don’t exist…
then off-leash isn’t freedom — it’s a liability.

Off-leash is fine.
Off-leash with no control is not.

Do the training.
Put in the reps.
Then let your dog live their best off-leash life — without ruining someone else’s.

Why is a solid down-stay is one of the most valuable skills you can teach your dog. 1. Promotes Calmness and Self-Contro...
11/22/2025

Why is a solid down-stay is one of the most valuable skills you can teach your dog.

1. Promotes Calmness and Self-Control

Holding a down-stay teaches your dog how to relax on cue. Many behavior issues (barking, jumping, reactivity) stem from excitement or anxiety. A reliable down-stay helps your dog shift into a calmer state of mind.

2. Prevents Dangerous Situations

A strong down-stay can literally keep your dog safe.
Examples:
• Stopping your dog from running into the street
• Keeping them in place while guests enter the home
• Holding still during emergencies or vet situations

3. Builds Impulse Control

Staying put around distractions (people, squirrels, food, other dogs) strengthens your dog’s ability to make good choices. This impulse control transfers to other areas of training.

4. Reduces Overwhelm in New Environments

Dogs sometimes get overstimulated. A down-stay gives them a “mental anchor,” helping them feel secure and grounded in busy places like cafés, vet clinics, or parks.

5. Makes Everyday Life Easier

A reliable down-stay is incredibly useful for:
• Grooming or brushing
• Mealtime manners
• Leash clipping
• Training multiple dogs
• Allowing you to work, cook, or answer the door without chaos

6. Strengthens Communication and Bond

Working on a down-stay creates a strong feedback loop between you and your dog. Your dog learns to trust your guidance, and you learn to read their body language and patience threshold.

7. Forms a Foundation for Advanced Training

Many advanced skills (place behavior, polite greetings, off-leash reliability) build on the ability to lie down and stay until released.

- Caitlin

We see so many of these stories. Be responsible and respectful get your dog trained instead of being a huge liability.
11/21/2025

We see so many of these stories. Be responsible and respectful get your dog trained instead of being a huge liability.

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80 Old Homestead Highway
Swanzey, NH
03446

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Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
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Friday 9am - 5pm

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