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Dog Behavior 101

Understanding, Managing, & Enriching Your Dog's Life
2025-11-17 19:00:00 2025-11-17 20:30:00 America/New_York Dog Behavior 101 This introductory talk covers the basics of dog behavior and how to build a strong relationship with your dog using science-backed methods. This program is for humans only. Strongsville Branch - Meeting Rooms A & B (130)

Monday, November 17
7:00pm - 8:30pm

Add to Calendar 2025-11-17 19:00:00 2025-11-17 20:30:00 America/New_York Dog Behavior 101 This introductory talk covers the basics of dog behavior and how to build a strong relationship with your dog using science-backed methods. This program is for humans only. Strongsville Branch - Meeting Rooms A & B (130)

Strongsville Branch

Meeting Rooms A & B (130)

This introductory talk covers the basics of dog behavior and how to build a strong relationship with your dog using science-backed methods. This program is for humans only.

See other dates and locations for this program on our events calendar.

In this class we will explore the importance of management strategies to prevent problem behaviors, creative enrichment ideas to meet your dog’s physical and mental needs, and the benefits of positive reinforcement training for building trust and cooperation.

Perfect for new dog guardians or anyone looking to better understand their canine companion.

Valarie Ross is the owner of Sits ’n Wiggles Dog Training. She is a Certified Dog Behavior Consultant and a Certified Professional Dog Trainer-Knowledge Assessed.

This program is for humans only.

Registration is requested and begins on August 18th at 9:00 a.m. Register here or call (440) 238-5530.

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Strongsville Branch
stvmgr@cuyahogalibrary.org
Phone: 440-238-5530
Fax: 440-572-8685
Branch manager
Stacey Boycik
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About the branch

Grassroots library service in Strongsville dates back to 1881, when 400 books were located in the Town Hall. More than 120 years later, the Strongsville Branch of CCPL is home to the Kathleen Cochrane DePiero Recording Studio where visitors can make their own tracks, green screen videos, podcasts or audiobook recordings for free.

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