DOes anyone know if K9 dog training is good??
Posted: April 1st, 2011 | Author: admin | Filed under: Common Questions | Tags: anyone, Good, know, Training | 2 Comments »i was wonderin becasue my GSP is at the prime time to begin training and i was wondering if any off you have experiened this training hel in NSW Penrith…..link: http://www.dogobedience.com.au/courses.php
If they work on purely positive then I wouldnt go for it. You need a trainer who is open to all methods and uses what is right for your dog, not one method for all.
Not sure if this is a good training school or not but I would suggest you do not go for a training option where your dog is taken away and trained by a stranger, whether they are a professional or not. This never ends up being a good long term solution, you need to train the dog yourself (with support if necessary) to build a bond between the dog and yourself. Most of the time training classes are necessary as much for the owner as for the dog, you will learn valuable training skills. Even if you have owned and trained dogs before there is always something new to learn, the world of dog training and behaviour continues to evolve.
I do like the statement on the website that “We at K9 TRAINING guarantee to use a dog friendly, no harsh method and a humane system of training dogs that is rewarding and positive.”. Before you make your choice I would call the training centre and ask if it is possible to come and watch a training session and talk to a trainer before paying your money. If they have nothing to hide then they are likely to welcome your presence.
When you say your dog is at a prime time to begin training I assume he is a young pup? You should start training right from the beginning of the dogs life with you, and in this case your pup would be heading for puppy preschool i’m guessing?
Good luck, and congrats for aiming to be a responsible dog owner and train your dog.