Sit. Stay. Love. Some of those are easier than the others (your pooch has the “love” part mastered already), but obedience and training classes can help with the “sit” and “stay” parts. They’re great for both you and your pup, as you gain handling and training experience, your pup learns manners and commands, and you both start to build a strong, positive relationship.

CHS supports positive reinforcement training. Positive reinforcement methods focus on acknowledging and rewarding good behaviors rather than correcting or reprimanding bad behaviors. Research shows that dogs learn faster and maintain learned commands when rewarded for good behavior. Positive reinforcement training also helps to strengthen your developing relationship with your dog since it’s based on positive rather than negative interactions.

Obedience training with your pet is a great way to get off on the right foot with one another. It sets you and your pet up for success with basic obedience and manners, and can strengthen your bond with your pet.

If your pet was adopted with a mandatory obedience requirement, you paid a deposit* to the CT Humane Society at the time of your adoption.

You should enroll your pet in a positive reinforcement training class with a trainer, or at a training facility of your choice. Once you have completed your training class, you can submit a Training Deposit Refund Request to CT Humane Society to have your deposit returned.