Amber Quann
, the owner and head trainer of
Summit Dog Training
, has been training dogs since an early age. She grew up competing in various dog sports, including rally, agility, obedience, and conformation, through participation in a 4-H dog club. Her current adventure partner is Jameson, a Papillon; together, they enjoy hiking, backpacking, walks in the park, hanging out at breweries, and nose work!
Training Philosophy
At SummitTM Dog Training, we believe in cultivating positive, life-long friendships with dogs using motivational, reward-based training, also known as “positive reinforcement.” We believe in using scientific learning principles that promote happy humans and happy, healthy dogs. We believe that by building a relationship founded on trust and friendship, dogs and their humans can have better adventures together.
Services
Summit Dog Training offers a wide range of services, including:
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Group Classes:
Puppy Playschool, Level 1, Level 2, Level 3, Level 4, Reactive Dog, Training Treks, Beyond Play
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Private Lessons:
Trail Blazer Package, Trail Refresher Package, Trail Maintenance Subscription, Crisis Consultation
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Adventure Camp:
Adventure Camp for Puppies, Adventure Camp for Dogs
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Online Classes:
Adventure Puppy Basics, Good Dog Basics, Smells Like Teen Spirit, Nice to Meet You, Cooperative Care, Loose Leash Walking, Recalls & Stays, Tricks, Scent Detection, Toy Skills
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Webinars:
Flirt Pole Games, Training with Small Dogs, Teaching Your “Picky” Pup to Eat- Puppy Resource Guarding, Separation Anxiety Prevention, Reactivity in Dogs Mini-Course, Off-Leash Hiking, Paddleboarding with Dogs, and more!
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Free Community Events:
Friends with Dogs – Social Club & Support Group
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Special Events:
Grand Opening, Agility, K9 Nose Work©, Rattlesnake Avoidance
Certifications
Amber Quann is a Certified Training Partner with the Karen Pryor Academy (KPA-CTP) and a Certified Professional Dog Trainer – Knowledge & Skills Assessed through the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers (CPDT-KSA). She also has the TAGteach Level 1 certification, and is an evaluator for the American Kennel Club’s Canine Good Citizen program.
Specializations
Puppy Training, Colorado Life Skills, Reactivity, Other Behavior Problems, Canine Good Citizen, Therapy Dog Prep, Tricks, Rally Obedience, Adventure Dog, Scent Detection, Toy Skills
Training Methods
Summit Dog Training uses positive reinforcement principles in all of its teaching, for both dog learners and human learners. This practice extends to its interactions with clients and with the Summit team members.
Customer Reviews
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Social Media Links
Summit Dog Training is active on Facebook and Instagram.
Media Appearances
Amber Quann was voted #1 Dog Trainer in Colorado & #15 Dog Trainer in the USA for 2022.
