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New Year, New Skills: Train Your Dog with Force-Free Methods at Legend Acres

Celebrate National Train Your Dog Month with expert training, a free leash, and ditch the pinch for a happier, healthier bond with your furry friend.

Article by Legend Acres

Photography by Bailey Steindel

Celebrate National Train Your Dog Month with Legend Acres!

January is National Train Your Dog Month, a fantastic opportunity to start building better habits and a deeper connection with your furry companion. At Legend Acres, we believe dog training should be a rewarding and enjoyable journey for both you and your pet. That’s why we’re proud to use force-free, fear-free training methods that emphasize trust, safety, and success.

Why Choose Force-Free Training?

The training method you choose significantly impacts your dog’s development and behavior. At Legend Acres, our force-free training techniques rely on positive reinforcement to encourage good behavior without fear, pain, or punishment.

Here’s why force-free training is the best choice:

  • Builds trust: Strengthen your bond with your dog in a supportive, secure environment.

  • Reduces stress and anxiety: Humane techniques create a calmer, more enjoyable learning experience.

  • Enhances long-term results: Dogs retain skills better when training is positive and rewarding.

As part of our Ditch the Pinch campaign, we encourage dog owners to replace harmful tools like prong, choke, and shock collars with effective, humane alternatives such as no-pull harnesses.

Address Behavior Challenges with Confidence

Legend Acres offers tailored solutions to address your dog’s unique needs.

Private Behavior Modification Sessions:
One-on-one training to tackle specific issues, including:

  • Leash reactivity

  • Excessive barking

  • Separation anxiety

  • Aggression

  • Biting and other behavior challenges

Behavior Modification Workshops:
These group workshops are ideal for reactivity and focus issues, teaching practical strategies to help your dog stay calm in diverse situations. Available in-person (Arizona & Tennessee) or online.

Group Classes:
Interactive and community-focused, our group classes address common challenges and enhance foundational skills, such as:

  • Stopping leash pulling

  • Socialization techniques

  • Advanced commands

  • Specialized therapy dog training and AKC certifications

Specialized Training Options:
Take your dog’s abilities to the next level with:

Why Train with Legend Acres?

Voted Best Dog Training Program in Arizona for four years in a row, Legend Acres stands out with:

  • Certified trainers with a commitment to force-free methods

  • Accessible locations across Arizona (Surprise, Peoria, Wittmann, Scottsdale) and Tennessee (Clarksville)

  • Tailored training for all ages, breeds, and skill levels

Start Your Dog’s Journey Today!

Celebrate National Train Your Dog Month this January by joining Legend Acres for award-winning training programs. Whether addressing behavior challenges or building advanced skills, we have the tools, expertise, and compassionate methods to make 2025 your dog’s best year yet.

Visit www.Legend-Acres.com to learn more about our programs and get started today!

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