So, did you know that January is National Train Your Dog Month? Well, it is! Yay! As a dog trainer, I love that we have our own month, so to speak. Training is such an important aspect of owning a dog and often it gets neglected. So anything that helps get awareness out there is a huge bonus!
The sad fact is that many puppies are given as gifts at Christmas and by February many are being dumped in shelters all across the United States. Why? Largely because of a lack of knowledge on how to train the puppy.
Potty training can be challenging enough when you do know how, but imagine what it’s like for those that have no clue! Then add to the fact that there are so many out there teaching methods that do more damage than good. It’s a sad situation for many.
Having a National Train Your Dog Month will, hopefully, help get the word out to people who are struggling right now with that Christmas present puppy, and maybe save a few from being dumped at a local shelter.
So, how do you choose a trainer? Which method do you go with? Should you do a private class or is a group class better? All great questions! Questions I’ll be answering over the next few days, so check back here at Praising Paws! You know the saying…. Praise will get you everywhere! 🙂
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