Year Established
1998
At Longsnouts [Dog Training], we focus on using science- and reward-based training to enrich the human-canine relationship. Our goal is to live alongside relaxed, confident, well-behaved dogs able to successfully navigate our human world.
The Longsnouts focus is in creating a wonderful sidekick to enjoy, play with, and have a mutually satisfying relationship. Our niche is working with humans and dogs to create excellent partnerships, try new skills/sports, and have a heckuva lotta fun. Our goals include clear communication, dialogue, and creating a mannered dog (and human!) with a side of spunk.
From scentwork to 'ditching the bowl,' flirt poles to urban manners, our dogs are true companions. Longsnouts doesn't expect perfection or strict obedience; our shared world is less dictator, more conversation.
1998
Ann Arbor, Michigan, United States
Hannah Ashmore, Lead Advocate, Educator & Trainer
Since 1998, through taking, assistant teaching, or leading classes, Hannah has been a part of a dog's life.
Nowadays, Hannah is bringing her fun-focused, and reward-based dog training approach to Southeast Michigan. While Hannah wants to help all dogs and their humans learn through play, she has a fondness and gift for working with puppies, fear-based, and teenaged dogs. The dogs that belong to what she calls the "extreme ends of the spectrum" are most responsive to clear communication and a positive reinforcement, force-free training approach. And puppies? There is nothing Hannah loves more than having enormous amounts of fun with spongey puppies and helping learn the ways of this world.
Notable accomplishments:
- Clicker training since 1998
- Apprenticed with Sit Stay Dog Training, NYC, 2006
- Member of Pet Professional Guild
- AKC Canine Good Citizen & Trick Title Evaluator
- Nationally certified dog trainer via CCPDT since 2017
- Actively training with Michigan Search & Rescue since 2017
(One more level & Hannah/Dougal are deployable!)
- Certified Scentwork Instructor via UKCSD since 2019