Fellow Creatures: Does My Dog Need Behavior Training or a Private Session?

I've got a new post over on my Psychology Today blog, Fellow Creatures.

A woman sits on the floor and trains her miniature Australian Shepherd with treats
Photo: Blue Bird/Pexels

By Zazie Todd PhD

The post looks at the different types of dog training classes and consultations that are available, and how to choose between them.

For example, puppy class is a valuable way to help meet your pup's needs for socialization. Classes for adult dogs are a great way to continue to work on manners, but a private session is better for behaviour issues.

Many online options are available these days which can be a great choice. And of course, training methods must also be taken into account.

Read the post on Psychology Today: Does my dog need behavior training or a private session?

And if you need more advice, check out my post on how to choose a dog trainer.


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Zazie Todd, PhD, is the award-winning author of Wag: The Science of Making Your Dog Happy and Purr: The Science of Making Your Cat Happy. She is the creator of the popular blog, Companion Animal Psychology, and also has a column at Psychology Today. Todd lives in Maple Ridge, BC, with her husband, one dog, and one cat. 

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