As we wrap up another incredible year, we’re excited to share a special Year-End edition of Trainer Tip Friday. This week is all about celebrating the training wins, the people and pups in our community, and the partnerships that make Zoom Room Colorado Springs such a special place.

🌟 Top Trainer Tip Friday Articles of the Year

These were three of our most impactful Trainer Tip Friday articles in 2025—each one focused on helping dog owners train smarter, reduce frustration, and build real-world reliability:

Mistakes Are Gold
Training doesn’t fail when dogs make mistakes—it improves. This article reframes “errors” as valuable information, helping handlers adjust timing, criteria, and expectations so learning stays positive and productive.
👉 https://zoomroom.com/featured-special/dogs-mistakes-are-gold/

The Three Phases of Training
A clear breakdown of how skills progress from learning to reliability. Understanding these phases helps owners avoid rushing, stay patient, and know exactly what their dog needs next to succeed in the real world.
👉 https://zoomroom.com/featured-special/three-phases-of-training/

Share the Training Load
Consistency matters—and training works best when everyone’s involved. This article shows how sharing responsibility among family members creates faster progress, clearer communication, and less burnout.
👉 https://zoomroom.com/featured-special/share-the-training-load/

These concepts form the foundation of our class structure and guide everything we teach at Zoom Room.

🐶 Giving Back to Our Community

Training isn’t just what we do—it’s how we give back.

• Rescue adopters receive a free training session to help their new dog start off on the right paw.
• We proudly offer military and first responder discounts as a thank-you for your service.
• Through our partnership with National Mill Dog Rescue (NMDR), we host monthly adoption events and welcome adoptable dogs into Zoom Room for their Doggy Day Out program—helping dogs gain confidence, exposure, and positive experiences.

🎁 Holiday Gift Cards & Pricing Update — Act Before January 1

We’re making a pricing update effective January 1, so now is the best time to lock in current rates and maximize your training investment.

Holiday gift cards are available for a limited time and can be used for training classes or retail—making them a perfect gift for dog lovers or a smart move for your own pup.

👉 Get full details and secure current pricing here:
https://zoomroom.com/featured-special/holiday-gift-cards-january-1-pricing-update/

Don’t wait—once January 1 hits, current pricing and holiday bonuses are gone.

🗳️ Best of the Springs — Thank You!

We’re incredibly honored to have earned Silver in the Best of the Springs – Dog Trainer category this year. Voting is already open for next year, and you can vote daily to help us go for gold!

👉 Vote here:
https://gazette.revfluent.com/bestof/og/981lk7d4pk/yk9w6xpnwl

Thank you for being part of our Zoom Room family. We can’t wait to train, grow, and give back together in the new year 🐶❤️