4 REASONS TO TRAIN NOW

The holidays inevitably come with a certain level of stress. For you and for your dog. With the household a bit more chaotic than usual, more time spent indoors, and many unknown faces gathered ‘round, this time of year is the number one time for not only barking, jumping, and other overwhelming behaviors to become more apparent, but also serves as the perfect storm for bites. As a result, it also is the number one time of year for surrendering and rehoming.

Avoid escalations by setting your dog (and YOU) up for success:

• Train during the winter, so you are ready for increased distractions in the warmer months.

• The colder months have fewer distractions. Less people, dogs, and wildlife allow you to focus more on the foundations rather than avoiding triggers.

• More time indoors and less time training can cause behaviors to worsen or regress. Our dogs always need training, not just when it’s convenient.

• As soon as it gets cold, human activities are limited, which means more free time to spend on training.

Rather than waiting to make training a New Year’s resolution, get started now and give your dog and you the harmonious life you both deserve.

Good dog. Better you. Best life.