At Summitt Canine, our mission is to create confident, well-balanced dogs and knowledgeable owners by building trust, communication, and teamwork. Whether for family life or sport, we strive to bring out each dogs potential through clear, consistent, and positive training methods. Just as every summit represents growth, challenge, and achievement, we guide dogs and their owners to reach new heights together. Summitt Canine reflects both professionalism and heart in every lesson.
MEET YOUR TRAINERS
Ashleigh
Trainer/Owner
Ashleigh's love for animals began at a very young age on her families farm which led her to work as a veterinary technician. What began as caring for pets in the medical field slowly grew into a passion of working with dogs on a behavioral level and creating well-balanced, happy companions alongside their families.
Over the years Ashleigh has dedicated herself to learning effective clear communication to dogs. She is pet CPR certified, completed the E- Collar Training Course and Leash Reactivity Course from the Michael Ellis school for Dog Trainers, the Training with tools course from the International Association of Canine Professionals. Ashleigh is active in Dog sports.
Ashleigh is a member of the ICAP (International Assocation of Canine Professionals), and continues her education through online and in person seminars when possible.
Trainer/Decoy
D has always been passionate about animals. His passion for the working partnership between dogs and their handlers, especially in the world of sport dogs. What began as a love for obedience and manners quickly evolved into a focus on sport training, where precision, drive, and team work come together.
He specializes in developing dogs natural abilities while helping handlers build the skills and confidence needed to excel in competition and beyond. Darryl has been a training decoy/Handler in PSA (Protection Sports Assocation) for years.
He has completed courses with STSK9 and Michael Ellis. Attended in person Seminars with Jerry Bradshaw, Suan siggins, Justin rigny, PSA decoy development camp.