January is National Train Your Dog Month, and there’s no better time to invest in your dog’s training than at the start of a new year. Whether you’re welcoming a new puppy, struggling with everyday behavior challenges, or ready to take your dog’s skills to the next level, training sets the foundation for a happier, calmer, and more confident canine companion.

At Evolutionary Dog Training, we believe training isn’t just about teaching cues—it’s about building communication, trust, and real-life skills that improve your dog’s behavior and your relationship for years to come.

One of the biggest myths in dog training is that dogs must be trained when they’re young. The truth? Dogs of all ages can learn, and training benefits puppies, adolescents, adults, and seniors alike.

Training helps improve your dog’s focus and impulse control.  It reduces problem behaviors like jumping, pulling, barking, and reactivity. Training helps build confidence in shy or anxious dog. It also can strengthen the bond between you and your dog and prepare dogs for real-world situations and social settings.   

National Train Your Dog Month is the perfect reminder that it’s never too late—or too early—to start.

Private In-Home Training: Personalized Support That Works

Our private training sessions are ideal for families who want customized, one-on-one guidance tailored to their dog’s needs and their household environment.

Private training is perfect for:

  • Puppy foundations and early obedience
  • Basic manners and household skills
  • Behavior challenges such as leash pulling or reactivity
  • Busy families who want flexible scheduling

Training in your home allows us to address real-life situations where behaviors actually happen—making results more effective and long-lasting.

Group Classes: Learn, Practice, and Progress Together

For dogs who enjoy learning around others, group classes offer structured skill-building with real-world distractions. Group training helps dogs practice focus, confidence, and polite behavior while working alongside other teams.

Our group offerings include:

  • Obedience foundations and skill-building
  • AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC) preparation
  • Trick Training for Fun and Fitness for fun, enrichment, and confidence

AKC Canine Good Citizen: More Than a Title

The AKC Canine Good Citizen (CGC) program focuses on the behaviors every well-mannered dog should have—polite greetings, loose-leash walking, calm behavior around distractions, and reliable responses to cues.

CGC training is great for:

  • Dogs who need better manners in public
  • Therapy dog prospects
  • Families who want a well-rounded, reliable companion

Earning the CGC title isn’t just an achievement—it’s proof of a strong training foundation and a well-behaved dog.

Trick Training: Fun with a Purpose 🎉

Trick training isn’t just adorable—it’s incredibly beneficial. Teaching tricks:

  • Builds confidence
  • Improves focus and engagement
  • Provides mental enrichment
  • Strengthens your bond

From beginner tricks to AKC Trick Dog titles, this type of training is a fantastic way to keep learning fun while reinforcing obedience skills.

Start 2026 with Training That Makes a Difference

National Train Your Dog Month is about more than resolutions—it’s about commitment, consistency, and connection. Training your dog is an investment in their well-being and your quality of life together.

At Evolutionary Dog Training, we use positive, science-based methods and offer personalized support through private training and structured group classes to help you and your dog succeed.

📅 Ready to get started?

Whether your goals include better manners, AKC titles, or simply enjoying life with a well-trained dog, we’re here to help.

👉 Contact Evolutionary Dog Training today to enroll in private training or upcoming group classes and make 2026 the year your dog thrives.