"It is important that owners understand the needs of their dog, and good training goes a long way towards surrender prevention for behavioral reasons.  A well trained dog usually means happy people and a happy relationship between owner and pet.  The department feels it is important to provide access to this service to our community and we are glad the South Florida Dog Trainer's Network has volunteered their time to help us accomplish this goal and teach Miami-Dade's dog owners about reward-based dog training," said Alex Muñoz, Director, Miami-Dade Animal Services Department. 

For more information and to participate in the training, please contact 311 to reserve a spot as training is on a first come basis.

Miami-Dade Animal Services is responsible for enforcing Chapter 5 of the Miami-Dade County Code, as well as Florida Statutes 828.12, which deals primarily with animal cruelty issues. Unlike private shelters that have limitations on the number of pets they accept, Animal Services accepts all dogs and cats. Each year, the shelter receives between 30,000 to 36,000 pets. The goal of Animal Services is to reunite lost pets with their families or find life-long homes for as many animals as possible. Related links: Miami-Dade Animals or call 311.