CRI Special Topic   

Whether you mean to teach them or not, the dogs and cats in your home are always learning from you. We will talk about different ways to approach training dogs and cats, what you may accidentally be teaching them, the benefits of training your dog and cat - even if they are already perfectly behaved - and what to focus on teaching them. We will discuss when and how to teach puppies and kittens, training newly adopted rescues, and what’s different about training dogs from puppy mills or cats from hoarding houses. While we’re at it, we will bust some myths about dog and cat training. Can you teach an old dog new tricks? Yes! Do you have to make a point to be in charge? No. Are cats harder to train than dogs? Not really. Bring your training questions and challenges. There will be time for questions and answers. You will receive some excellent training resources and watch some cute animal training videos for inspiration.