So, You Want to Get a Dog? You Might Want to Attend This Downers Grove Seminar

The West Suburban Humane Society will be holding a seminar in Downers Grove this Wednesday for prospective dog-owners about anything and everything you should consider before adopting a furry friend.

Featured speakers Mary Edwards, a certified humane educator at the Humane Society, and Pam Yano, a professional dog trainer, will chat with event-goers at the "So, You Want to Get a Dog" seminar from 7-8:30 p.m. Jan. 25.

Edwards and Yano, whose specialities lie with training service dogs, trick dogs and therapy dogs, will address a myriad of topics to help hopeful owners with their search for the right pet and help them ease the transition into a dog-owning household.

Topics covered will include house training, transitioning, the benefits of training with a professional, breeds and ages of dogs, acclimating dogs to their new environment, costs of raising a dog and more. The suggested donation for the free seminar is $5.

According to a release from the Humane Society, there will be an opportunity after the presentation to meet with rescue groups and their dogs, as well as talk to Humane Society reps.

The seminar will take place at 607 Rogers Street in Downers Grove.

Interested? Register here.

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