Photo by Mary Ann Barton
Teddy plays with one of his favorite toys.
The Kate Waller Barrett Branch Library in Alexandria, at 717 Queen St., will host a seminar Saturday, Jan. 10, to help anyone who is looking for more insight into their pets.
The Animal Welfare League of Alexandria's Behavior and Training Manager will provide tips for living harmoniously with your dog or cat at home, answer specific questions about your pet, and chat about AWLA's Alexandria Animal Academy.
Learn about how positive reinforcement is the key to living harmoniously with your dog or cat! The AWLA's Behavior and Training Manager, Joe Miench CPDT-KA, ABCDT will provide some general guidance and then be on hand for brief one-on-one chats to discuss specific challenges you might be having at home. He can even help you decide if your dog might be a good candidate for their upcoming Alexandria Animal Academy.
Event schedule:
2 - 2:45 p.m.: Welcome and Behavior 101: What is positive reinforcement training and why it is best.
2:45 - 3:30 p.m.: Questions from the audience: Time to ask questions about specific problems you are experiencing.
Please leave furry friends at home for this program.
Learn more about the Alexandria Animal Academy here: https://alexandriaanimals.org/alexandriaanimalacademy/
Want to submit a question for the behavior trainer ahead of time? Send your questions in advance to kthorp@alexlibraryva.org.
