Green Mountain Canine Camp – Helping your dog live their best life

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Sunshine and Spring temps ☀️

Sunshine and Spring temps ☀️

When we were educating ourselves about Shiba Inus

When we were educating ourselves about Shiba Inus (prior to adopting Monty), one thing that came up over and over again was “NEVER LET A SHIBA OFF LEASH!” They are known to be stubborn and conniving escape artists, in addition to being highly intelligent and in general lacking that “people pleasing” mentality. Basically, shibas will learn quickly and then question why they have to listen even quicker.
After adopting Monty, it became very obvious that he needed clear and concise direction and communication from us. He was like a little evil genius, and we needed help. We reached out to our friend/trainer and signed up for a training package where he was introduced to the Ecollar and exposed to the amazing world of clear communication that it offered. We were now able to “talk” to him from a distance and interrupt him when his criminal mastermind tunnel vision would take over. He began to TRUST us more because we were able to act as his leaders and could be the people he looked to for guidance, which in turn allowed us to trust him to have more freedom and to embrace his aloof and independent shiba ways.
When Monty hears the jingle of his Ecollar being taken out, he bounds to the door with excitement at the prospect of a fun adventure. To him, his Ecollar represents freedom and happiness. It represents being INCLUDED in our lives rather than being left behind at home. His life would be so different if we hadn’t been given the knowledge of how Ecollars are meant to be used and shown how to condition and train him correctly. To hear that this life changing tool was almost successfully banned in Hawaii makes my heart hurt. It’s never the training tool, it’s the person USING the tool incorrectly that is in the wrong. Using an Ecollar to find a common language between you and your dog is a beautiful thing. Adding trust and accountability into your relationship with your dog is one of the best things you could ever do for both you AND your dog.
If you have your own positive Ecollar story, share it on social media with the hashtag #ecollarawareness to help others educate themselves about this amazing tool. Help others become AWARE of why so many of us rely on it.

Cold days call for close huddles

Cold days call for close huddles

The deeper the snow, the bigger the smiles

The deeper the snow, the bigger the smiles

Beyond the Wall ❄️

Beyond the Wall ❄️

Soaking up that sunshine ☀️

Soaking up that sunshine ☀️

Pawty Time 🐾🎉 Happy 7th birthday, Bodie!

Pawty Time 🐾🎉 Happy 7th birthday, Bodie!

I wonder which dog thinks they’re in charge 🤔

I wonder which dog thinks they’re in charge 🤔... typical Shiba Inu 🐕

Snow Day Squad reporting for duty

Snow Day Squad reporting for duty

Sit stays with a side of snuggles

Sit stays with a side of snuggles

Fine, take all the treats! Who could say no to tho

Fine, take all the treats! Who could say no to those big brown puppy dog eyes ❤️

It never gets old.... lining these goobers up and

It never gets old.... lining these goobers up and soaking up the sunshine and adorable faces.

Mutts, Mountains, and Moody Skies

Mutts, Mountains, and Moody Skies

This handsome boy has come a long way since he sta

This handsome boy has come a long way since he started attending our camp over the summer. One of the greatest joys of my job is seeing dogs grow and thrive under the guidance of myself and the pack. Ripley is turning into a happy, well-rounded member of our GMCC family. We are so lucky to spend our Monday’s with him each week!

Cheeeeeeeeeeeese

Cheeeeeeeeeeeese

“Keep your face to the sunshine and you can neve

“Keep your face to the sunshine and you can never see the shadow” ☀️

❤️🧡💛💚💙💜 Love is all you need

❤️🧡💛💚💙💜 Love is all you need

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