Dog Training?

This morning I woke up to a box full of emails, not uncommon, but yet again today I had two new people sign up for my group classes. I share this as the sheer number of people needing training for their dogs right now is unprecedented. Heck literally right now as I am writing this another person just registered. I currently have a waitlist to get families started.

I love that so many people are reaching out for help with their dogs, THIS is why I am a dog trainer. Unfortunately for me, my wonderful assistant is out with an injury, which makes the juggle real when it comes to group classes. Anyhow…I digress!

The reason I share all of this is, during the pandemic we saw record-breaking adoptions, we heard reports of there being literally no dogs available. Now we are all on the flip side of that and so many are having problems with their dogs and are giving up without reaching out to a trainer.

So, kudos to all of you out there seeking help for your dogs!

Now you may be wondering why these dogs need help…. Let me tell you!

As a trainer we have seen a shift in the number of dogs that are presenting with behavior issues, normally these are separation anxiety and poor social skills.

Prior to COVID, I could count on one hand how many clients I was helping whose dogs had behavior issues, now it is reversed. I can count on one hand how many do not.

Honestly, it really sucks for everyone involved.

Anyhow, I could go on and on about the need to train your dog. The reality is, you know if your dog needs training, and generally what problems he or she may have.