In case you haven't already heard, The Association of Pet Dog Trainers has declared January to be "National Train Your Dog Month" and I'm pretty excited about it for several reasons!
Training your dog is F-U-N! There's nothing like teaching him a new trick and witnessing that moment when he GETS it for the very first time.
Training your dog means you are spending time with him. And there's nothing he likes better.
Training your dog how to be a well-mannered member of the family means they get to interact with visitors in your home instead of being locked away from the action in another part of your home.
Training your dog is a confidence booster for both of you. I dare you to teach your dog a new behavior and not feel proud of yourself.
Training your puppy means he is much less likely to end up being surrendered at an animal shelter during his life time.
Training your dog to walk politely on-leash means more enjoyable--and hopefully more frequent--walks for both of you!
Training your dog encourages social relationships. Making friends with other "dog people" is much easier when your dog plays nicely with others.
Training your dog can lead to great new hobbies like competitive Agility, Frisbee, Obedience, Rally, or Freestyle.
Training your dog means that he is more likely to be invited to the homes of friends and family.
Training your dog means more time in the sunshine and fresh air... Well, maybe not in Ohio in January LOL
These reasons are just the tip of the iceberg. Spend some time training your dog and find out how much it benefits you both. If you aren't confident about going it alone, be sure to ask for help from your local APDT trainer. Not sure who that is? Check out APDT's Trainer Search.
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