Are you entertaining family and friends in your home more now than before? Whether it’s for football watch parties, Sunday brunch, fire pit nights, or upcoming holidays, these events can present a big challenge for our dogs. So what do you do if you have an upcoming gathering where there will be lots of people in your home and you are concerned about how your dog will behave? If your dog has a history of nipping, snapping, biting, or jumping, use these management tools. Many trainers continue to have waitlists, so you may not be able to start training this close to the holidays. Remember, a good management plan can prevent problems.
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Read MoreStock up. Take stock of how well behaved your dog is. Find the areas in need of improving and sign up for a group dog training class. Need a strong foundation? Sign up for a beginner class. Do you have some training under your belt and need to address a specific behavior challenge? Find an advanced class teaching solution-specific skills.
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