APDT - Train Your Dog Month

The Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT) is a network of trainers who's focus is using positive, dog friendly methods based on sound scientific principles to become better trainers. The APDT promotes caring relationships between dogs and people and works to increase public awareness of dog-friendly training techniques.

The APDT is dedicating the month of January to promoting the importance of training and socialization of pet dogs. They have announced a variety of events including live chat discussions on Facebook as well as free webminars which will focus on training and behavior issues.

You can join the discussions HERE.

As a responsible dog own, co-founder of a pit bull type dog rescue and foster home, I can say that positive reinforcement training keeps families safe, dogs in their adoptive homes, and very simply saves lives by reducing the number of companions euthanized due to unwanted behaviors.

Training techniques are constantly changing and improving (thank dog!). Where force and flooding techniques used to be acceptable, they are now being replaced by positive methods that aim to create and build a relationship with your dog. Even if you feel comfortable training your dog at home, it never hurts to research and keep up to date with the current, forward thinking, and best techniques available. Your dog deserves that and so do you.

There are solutions and alternatives to surrendering or abandoning the pets you have made commitments too.

As the year changes, lets resolve together, to commit to the training of our furry friends. It's easy, fun and the responsible thing to do!

For more information on the APDT click HERE.

PR+ training resources below!

International Positive Dog Training Association

Awesome Dogs
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In the meantime, here is a video of "cone head" Winnie playing with the world - so depressing, it's cute!