Unleash the Best in Your Pup: Celebrate National Train Your Dog Month at The Ranch
It's National Train Your Dog Month.
Whether you're a seasoned dog owner or a newcomer to the world of dog training, this month offers a unique opportunity to deepen the bond with your furry companion. In this blog, we're delving into the heart of National Train Your Dog Month, exploring why training your dog matters, and discovering how The Ranch can help you with your dog’s training. It's not just about teaching tricks; it's about fostering a connection built on trust, understanding, and the joy of shared learning.
The Power of Relationship Based Dog Training:
In 2008 I got my first dog as an adult - and we started training. First we attended the basic training offered at one of those big box pet stores. From there we graduated to more advanced training - canine nose work, obedience training, agility, barn hunt, trick training, and more. But something I always go back to with every new dog I have welcomed to my home is basic manners training.
Now that I know more about training I seek out positive rewards based relationship building trainers, but it’s not about my dog needing to learn how to sit anymore. With a decade plus of teaching hundreds of dogs to sit - what I find most valuable in attending that first training class with each new dog is laying the foundation of our relationship that will build in the coming days, weeks, months, and years.
The relationship you build based on mutual trust, growth, and expectations through training with your dog is what sets these dogs apart as members of your family, not simply pets.
Unlocking Your Dog’s Training Potential: The Ranch’s Approach:
When we opened the doors of The Ranch to offer boarding, daycare, and training to the public in 2023 we wanted to create something different. The Ranch is a space for the whole dog - meeting their needs at every level: physical & mental.
We take an enrichment based approach for our boarding & daycare offering a daily brain activity, game, and frozen Kong or Toppl each day. We include enrichment activities, time outdoors in the 3 acre fenced yard, walks on the 7 acre farm, and more in our simple all inclusive pricing structure.
That same approach is what makes our approach to helping you train your dog different. Our group classes are based on scientifically proven positive reinforcement training that lets you reward your dog for behaviors you want to see and builds relationships between you and your dog based on trust and kindness.
Working with small groups of just 4 dogs per class allows our expert dog trainer Susan to get to know & understand your dog as an individual and tailor the training to meet you & your dog where you are.
Fun and Games: Dog Training Beyond the Basics:
While nearly every dog can benefit from our Family Manners and Puppy 101 group classes, we also have even more dog training opportunities at The Ranch that move beyond dog training basics.
In 2024 we’re excited to be working with Canine Country Academy to bring dog sports here to Rutledge! We have NASDA Trailing & Locating, Nose Work Foundations, and other great sports to do with your dog.
We’re also introducing Lunch & Learn Playgroups, where your dog can come play for an hour in a playgroup led by trainer Susan Vaughn where she will be teaching on a new topic each week helping you better understand your dog.
National Train Your Dog Month is a golden opportunity to forge a deeper connection with your canine companion.
At The Ranch, we believe in the power of positive reinforcement and the joy that comes from building a unique relationship with your dog. As we celebrate National Train Your Dog Month, let's make a pledge to invest in our canine companions.
Visit The Ranch for expert guidance, a supportive community, and a training experience that goes beyond ordinary dog training.
