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corgimom · 08-09-2006, 03:13 PM

I agree with Jeni and Corgimum.

It would be great if you could sit in on a class, or talk to your vet to see if anyone has taken classes at PetsMart or Petco and see what they think. My dog, Cody has had two different trainers and they have different training methods. There are many different trainers and they do not all think alike.

We worked on walking nicely on a leash, learning to sit(stay) and La (stay), to "wait" while we walk through a door, to "leave it" when coming upon something on the ground you don't want them to have. We worked on the come command and the "reliable recall command" for emergencies and also the heel command and also to have their attention during distractions. These are the basics, some instructors will also go over leashes and collars, etc. I initially bought a book and began working on some of this stuff before I went to class.

Puppy classes are good for socialization and to see that others are going through the same things that you are. Also, as a suggestion, call some doggy boarding places in your area - some of them offer dog obedience classes.

Linda

08-09-2006, 03:13 PM	#9 (permalink)
corgimom Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Posts: 3,199	I agree with Jeni and Corgimum. It would be great if you could sit in on a class, or talk to your vet to see if anyone has taken classes at PetsMart or Petco and see what they think. My dog, Cody has had two different trainers and they have different training methods. There are many different trainers and they do not all think alike. We worked on walking nicely on a leash, learning to sit(stay) and La (stay), to "wait" while we walk through a door, to "leave it" when coming upon something on the ground you don't want them to have. We worked on the come command and the "reliable recall command" for emergencies and also the heel command and also to have their attention during distractions. These are the basics, some instructors will also go over leashes and collars, etc. I initially bought a book and began working on some of this stuff before I went to class. Puppy classes are good for socialization and to see that others are going through the same things that you are. Also, as a suggestion, call some doggy boarding places in your area - some of them offer dog obedience classes. Linda Last edited by corgimom; 08-09-2006 at 03:15 PM.