Pet Harmony Training Event
Thu, May 07
|Naperville Area Humane Society
In this one-hour workshop, learn how meeting your dog’s physical, mental, and emotional needs, plus a few simple training techniques, can help them truly relax. 🐶
Time & Location
May 07, 2026, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
Naperville Area Humane Society, 1620 W Diehl Rd, Naperville, IL 60563, USA
About the event
Pet Harmony Training Event: Practical strategies for building your dog's "off-switch"
Many dogs struggle to “turn off,” especially if they have lots of energy or big feelings. In this workshop, we’ll talk about why some dogs have a hard time settling—and why it’s often not just about training. Just like you can’t give a toddler a bunch of sugar and expect them to nap right after, dogs need their physical, mental, and emotional needs met before their bodies are able to relax.
During this one-hour session, you’ll learn practical enrichment strategies that help meet your dog’s needs so they’re better able to decompress and settle. We’ll also discuss how relaxation is a skill that can be taught and demonstrate a few techniques using shelter dogs. You’ll leave with ideas you can try at home right away, along with a better understanding of how to help your dog build the skills…