TheAssociation of Pet Dog Trainers declares January “National Train Your Dog Month” to promote the benefits of positive training and socialization to create a healthy relationship between dogs and their owners.
Why January? Because so many puppies and dogs are brought into new homes for the holidays and this is perhaps the most challenging time to introduce a pet to a new home and family.
Mission Promoting caring relationships between dogs and people by educating trainers in canine behavior and emphasizing professionalism and reward-based training.