National Train Your Dog Month: Benefits of Dog Training

Dog training should always be fun and rewarding for both dog and owner. Dog training class activities are a great way to improve your bond with your dog. When working with a professional dog trainer, make sure that they use force-free, positive reinforcement training methods and incorporate fun and games in to their curriculum.

It isn’t too difficult to find dog training classes in and near Hamilton, Leesburg and the rest of the Northern Virginia area especially during Dog Training Month. Several respected trainers, such as Hearts in Harmony, may even offer extra classes. Find a professional positive-reinforcement dog trainer through one of the reputable dog training associations, such as The Association of Professional Dog Trainers or The Pet Professional Guild, and see if they are offering classes that work for you. Read more from this article: http://bit.ly/2CzsFbd

On December 3, Merry Manners: A Free Holiday Dog Training Seminar for Leesburg, Hamilton, Purcellville, and Surrounding Areas.

Everyone wants to get through the holidays with the least stress and most grace, and it’s safe to say you hope the same for your dogs. Just like humans, canine companions can get overwhelmed by the frenzy from Thanksgiving to New Year. They might simply not know what to do – especially if your hosting or attending parties disrupts their routines.

Hearts in Harmony, LLC and Joyful Dog, LLC will be holding a free dog training seminar on December 3, 2017 to help you keep your canine on their best behavior through the holidays. Residents of Leesburg, Hamilton, Purcellville and neighboring areas are invited to come. Till then, here are several tips on preparing your dogs for the coming season.

Preserve routines

Even if human holiday schedules are anything but ordinary, make sure your dog feels everything is “normal.” Stick to regular walking, feeding, and playing times. Enlist friends or family members to step in for you if you yourself can’t. Read more from this article: http://bit.ly/2iHWg6x

Early Dog Training: The Benefits of Training and Socializing Your Puppy Early

Puppies surely are cute. They offer loving companionship and bring joy, fun, and laughter to your household. Individuals living alone, seniors, and families with children can all experience the many benefits that having a dog brings. Before you take home an adorable young pup, however, make sure that you know exactly what you're getting into. Unlike mature dogs, puppies come with added responsibilities and can make you a little flustered with their behavior. The young ones are typically energetic and need to be entertained, and they have yet to learn what we want and where we want them to eliminate.

One of the best ways to make sure that your pup is safe and happy and that you, too, are enjoying your pup, is to consider early dog training. Young dogs are eager and ready to learn, and it is at this stage that pups form habits. The responsibility of whether the habits are good or bad rests with you. As a dog owner, it's your responsibility to ensure that you have a dog that's well-rounded and adaptable. Read more from this article: http://bit.ly/2hxQvb2