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

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

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