Dog & owner training

Journey Forward

Dog training is a fun and challenging journey to embark on. There are hills and boulders to climb, streams and rivers to cross, fallen trees to move around, mud to wade through, and rocky terrain to scramble. At The Hiking K9, we make sure that the trail is clearly marked for you to lead your dog to all new peaks and rewarding views. Through leadership, structure, and accountability, you and your companion will build trust and understanding. Your relationship will be strengthened on the foundations of clear communication, boundaries, and balance.

Through positively balanced training, a system of pressure and rewards, you will be ready to take on the hike and journey forward.

Owning a dog does not have to be stressful. Pulling on the leash, jumping and barking at other dogs, jumping on house guests, struggling to relax and be calm, or extreme nervousness and fear are not normal behaviors. If you are experiencing any of these, or experience stress in your relationship with your dog, we have solutions to help you. Our balanced training method includes the use of pressure and rewards. By using leash and spatial pressure, you can communicate clearly with your dog in a language they understand. We use toys, affection, and treats as rewards to encourage and increase consistency of good behaviors. This method of training is used to build confidence, strengthen relationships, and achieve a healthy state-of-mind.