DOG TRAINING
APPRECIATION DAY
Celebrating kind, ethical, reward-based Dog training.
Welcome to Dog Training Appreciation Day
Dog Training Appreciation Day is an annual celebration dedicated to recognising the positive impact that kind, ethical, reward-based Dog training has on Dogs, guardians and communities.
Created by Kirsty Everard, founder of Kirsty's Paws, the day brings together everyone who believes in training through kindness, trust and understanding.
Every year on 18 July, Dog owners, trainers, behaviourists, veterinary professionals, rescue organisations, groomers, walkers, sitters, boarders and Dog lovers come together to celebrate the incredible difference kind and ethical training makes to Dogs and the people who love them.
Whether you're teaching your Puppy their first cue, helping a rescue Dog build confidence or celebrating years of teamwork with your best friend, or clients, this day is for you.
Join the Celebration
Here's how you can get involved
DOG OWNERS
• Celebrate your Dog's achievements.
• Share your favourite training memories.
• Try something new together.
• Thank your trainer.
• Post your favourite success story.
DOG TRAINERS
• Celebrate your students.
• Share free advice.
• Support fellow trainers.
• Offer encouragement.
• Inspire owners.
VETERINARY PROFESSIONALS
• Promote ethical training.
• Recommend reward-based trainers.
• Support Puppy education.
• Display posters.
• Share resources.
RESCUE ORGANISATIONS
• Celebrate rescue success stories.
• Share transformations.
• Promote the value of training.
• Support adopters.
GROOMERS
• Celebrate the Dogs you work with.
• Share how training helps create positive grooming experiences.
• Encourage kind, ethical, reward-based training.
• Display our supporter badge or poster.
• Share your favourite grooming success stories.
DOG WALKERS
• Celebrate the Dogs in your care.
• Share the importance of training on everyday walks.
• Encourage owners to continue their training journey.
• Share your favourite walking or training moments.
• Display our supporter badge.
PET SITTERS
• Celebrate the Dogs you care for.
• Promote the benefits of kind, ethical, reward-based training.
• Share positive training experiences.
• Display our supporter badge.
• Help spread the word and inspire others to celebrate Dog Training Appreciation Day.
DOG DAYCARE
• Celebrate the Dogs in your care.
• Share training and enrichment ideas.
• Encourage owners to continue learning at home.
• Display our supporter badge.
• Share your favourite daycare moments.
#DogTrainingAppreciationDay
Why It Matters
Training is about so much more than teaching behaviours. Kind, ethical training helps Dogs:
- ✓Feel safe
- ✓Build confidence
- ✓Enjoy learning
- ✓Understand the world around them
- ✓Strengthen relationships
- ✓Prevent behaviour problems
- ✓Live happier lives with their families
Every dog deserves the opportunity to learn through trust, understanding and kindness.
Support the Day
Trainers, owners, all Dog-related businesses and Dog lovers can all become official supporters of Dog Training Appreciation Day.
#DogTrainingAppreciationDay
These resources have been created to help everyone celebrate Dog Training Appreciation Day. Please feel free to download and share them, but kindly use them as provided without altering the graphics, logo or wording. This helps keep the campaign recognisable and consistent for everyone. Thank you for your support
DOG TRAINING APPRECIATION DAY PLEDGE
Today I pledge to:
- 🐾Put Dog welfare first.
- 🐾Choose kind and ethical training methods.
- 🐾Celebrate progress rather than perfection.
- 🐾Continue learning.
- 🐾Encourage and help others.
- 🐾Help create a world where every Dog has the opportunity to learn through trust and kindness.
#DogTrainingAppreciationDay
2026
Dog Training Appreciation Day
Celebrating kind, ethical, reward-based Dog training
Dog Training Appreciation Day is an annual celebration held every 18 July, dedicated to recognising the positive impact of kind, effective, reward-based Dog training. Founded in 2026, the day brings together Dog owners, trainers, veterinary professionals, behaviourists and rescue organisations to celebrate ethical training methods and stronger relationships between Dogs and the people who love them.