{"id":483,"date":"2020-02-11T20:42:49","date_gmt":"2020-02-11T20:42:49","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.sfspca.org\/february-is-dog-training-education-month\/"},"modified":"2025-01-22T13:02:36","modified_gmt":"2025-01-22T21:02:36","slug":"february-is-dog-training-education-month","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.sfspca.org\/blog\/february-is-dog-training-education-month\/","title":{"rendered":"February is Dog Training Education Month"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>We are huge advocates for human and dog education\u2014and we have suggestions for where you can learn.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>There\u2019s a wealth of information out there about behavior and training, but it\u2019s important to learn from trusted sources. Below are our suggestions for online and in-person education.<\/p>\n<p>We always encourage dog guardians to seek out positive reinforcement materials and trainers. Dogs, like people, respond better to positive techniques and tools. Pain is not needed to teach your dog to become a more enjoyable and better behaved companion.<\/p>\n<h2>Online dog training classes<\/h2>\n<p>Two of the websites we recommend are <a href=\"https:\/\/apdt.com\/education\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">the Association of Professional Dog Trainers<\/a> and <a href=\"https:\/\/e-trainingfordogs.com\/dog-enthusiast\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">E-Training for Dogs<\/a>. Both sites offer webinars and training materials.<\/p>\n<h2>In-person dog training classes<\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.primepaw.com\/training\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">PrimePaw<\/a> is now offering dog training classes at our Mission Campus in San Francisco!<\/p>\n<h2>The Behavior Specialty Clinic at the San Francisco SPCA<\/h2>\n<p>Not all problems can be solved with training alone. If you need more support, consider scheduling a consultation at our Behavior Specialty Clinic. A behavior consultation with a board-certified veterinary behaviorist (a specialty just like dermatology or oncology) is the absolute top-tier of help you can seek for your pet\u2019s behavior problems. Backed by experience, science, and the highest professional standards, we can address any behavior question or problem. Learn more at <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sfspca.org\/veterinary-care\/behavior-training\/\">sfspca.org\/behavior<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>We are huge advocates for human and dog education\u2014and we have suggestions for where you can learn. 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