January is "National Train Your Dog Month"

The Association of Pet Dog Trainers, the largest educational and professional association for dog trainers in the world, has proclaimed January "National Train Your Dog Month." The goal of this campaign is to promote the importance of training and socialization to all dog owners.

According to the Humane Society of the United States, between six and eight million dogs and cats are turned in to animal shelters each year, and about four million are euthanized for lack of good homes. Many dogs are turned in to shelters for common behavior and training issues that could easily be solved with the assistance of a professional trainer or behavior counselor. In fact, it has been proven that training and socializing dogs when they're young reduces or eliminates behavior problems in the future.

Since January is the time for New Year’s resolutions, it is the perfect time for the dog-owners of Hancock County, and those who may be considering getting a dog, to learn about the importance and impact of training for their pet. The APDT web site has a wealth of helpful information for pet owners at www.apdt.com/petowners.

APDT and its over 5,000 member trainers are dedicated to helping to keep dogs in homes, in showing dog owners how to fully enjoy and have fun with their dogs, and to experience the joys of having a well-trained dog.

At Peaceful Pack Dog Training we believe that training your dog with current, humane and effective methods will help your dog remain in his or her “forever home”. Training provides dogs with the basc good manners we all want- from polite greetings, to walking nicely on leash to coming when called. Training builds your mutual bond, enhances partnership and enriches the relationship you share with your dog. Is there anything better?

Peaceful Pack Dog Training offers a variety of classes for your dog- from puppy headstart, basic manners to agility, Rally O, Tricks and even Canine Good Citizen Testing. Peaceful Pack Dog Training provides group and private lessons to people and their dogs. It is our business to help people and their dogs create lasting friendships with training solutions that REALLY work!