Summit Kennels

10/22/2026

Sometimes, the most fulfilling enrichment is simply letting your dog do what dogs were born to do. 🐕🐾🐾🍃

10/21/2026

Every breed was developed for a purpose, and those instincts don't simply disappear because we want a calm dog.
Working breeds need meaningful work. High drive dogs need appropriate outlets. Some need to track, retrieve, chase, problem solve, or use their natural instincts in structured ways.
The goal isn't to completely eliminate your dog's drive. It's to channel it into activities that fulfill their breed specific needs while building engagement, focus, control, and a stronger bond with you! 🐕🐾🐾

10/21/2026

If the rules change from day to day, if expectations only matter when you're frustrated, or if a behavior is only reinforced when it's convenient, how can you expect your dog to understand what's being asked?

You can't expect consistency from a dog you haven't consistently taught. 🐕🐾🐾

10/14/2026

🚨Save The Date🚨

Last Group Training of the year!
We want to see all of our Summit Pack pups out there!

As always;
-All dogs will stay on leash
-No on leash greetings during class
-Be respectful of training space
-Bring training gear & Rewards

Starting with some obedience, impulse, and engagement building, and then ending with a group walk around the park!

See you all out there! 🐕🐾🐾

10/09/2026

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10/03/2026

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10/03/2026

Training shouldn't change your dog's personality. It should change their reliability.

Your goofy dog should still be goofy.
Your energetic dog should still have energy.
Your adventurous dog should still want to explore.

Training isn't about taking away the qualities that make your dog who they are or creating a dog that simply waits for permission to exist.
It's about giving you the communication and trust to safely live with those qualities.

A dog can be wild, playful, independent, curious, driven, or full of personality and still understand boundaries. They can run, explore, play, experience new things, and have freedom while also being reliable when it matters.

We aren't trying to create a different dog.
We're trying to create a more reliable version of the dog you already love.

10/03/2026

A bit late but everyone join us in congratulating Murphy on graduating his Basic Puppy program!
This boy is nothing but pure joy, the biggest dork, and the sweetest boy you could ever meet!
He passed with flying colors and since being back home his family is doing amazing at progressing his training! We can't are so excited to see where he goes!
Congratulations Murphy and family!
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09/21/2026

Group Training September 26th!
We will be meeting at Long Leaf Park in Wilmington at 6pm over by the dog park area.
We will be bringing lots of distractions to this month's class!

• No on leash greetings
• All dogs will stay ON leash during class
•Bring training gear and rewards

We will see you all out there!