Bec Posted March 27, 2010 Report Share Posted March 27, 2010 I've been to good puppy schools and terrible ones, and I would be reluctant to go again next time I get a pup because I can do the socialisation side myself (I have access to many stable and friendly dogs). However I think a good puppy school is great for new owners. Don't ever feel like a failure for wanting to take your dog to training classes, I take my youngest dog who I am training for obedience competition to club training twice a week. It's fun and my dogs love it! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tamz Posted April 12, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 12, 2010 so......we finally decided to book Shiloh into the puppy training classes lol....his first one was sat jst gone....he seeemd to do really well with it....we learned the walking on loose lead by your side, sit command and down command- he already knew the sit command so it was fairly easy we did however get told off for him being on a harness so off it came and we used jst his collar and lead we've been practising with him so i hope we will be able to show off next week lol x x x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SarahNukka&Shadow Posted April 12, 2010 Report Share Posted April 12, 2010 so......we finally decided to book Shiloh into the puppy training classes lol....his first one was sat jst gone....he seeemd to do really well with it....we learned the walking on loose lead by your side, sit command and down command- he already knew the sit command so it was fairly easy we did however get told off for him being on a harness so off it came and we used jst his collar and lead we've been practising with him so i hope we will be able to show off next week lol x x x Hi Tamz, glad the class went well! Yep we got the same about the harness... we just walk her there on it and then dont bother taking it off just swap the lead over to the collar... I personally dont see the dif but thats what they wanted and everyone else had it like that so didnt seem to matter either way really since I work on the excercise while she on harness while out and about and she does it just the same! Keep at it and just take things like that with a pinch of salt... they may say they know better but no one know your dog like you! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BingBlaze n Skyla Posted April 12, 2010 Report Share Posted April 12, 2010 glad things went well - y do they tell u off if they r in harness? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chezell Posted April 12, 2010 Report Share Posted April 12, 2010 I have taken both Skye and Sasha to Puppy Socialistion class and then on to beginners class (Obedience) Skye completed Intermediate and Sasha is doing her's at the moment...The only reason I didn't carry on to the advanced class is down to the time of the class...9pm...(I need some sleep..LOL) The trainers didn't know alot about Huskies when I went along, but they know more now. In fact one of the trainers does homechecks for the RSPCA and asked my advice whilst assessing someone for a husky rehome and asked if she could pass my number onto the prospective new owner...(my head did swell at that) Oh and Lupa start's her's on Wednesday!!! <div>Skye also does agility, and hopefully Sasha will start that in a couple of month's</div> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
valkyries Posted April 12, 2010 Report Share Posted April 12, 2010 i got the same about the harness lol glad he's doing well xxxx Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GungeUK Posted April 16, 2010 Report Share Posted April 16, 2010 Be careful who you go with. We are paying £27 for 9 weeks and they have never had a sibe before so are treating us like the rest. Granted there are 10 others in the class and this is for basic puppy training but all we seem to do is get in rows with the owner. They moaned at us for buying a second pup from the same litter, really not impressed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rachael Posted April 16, 2010 Report Share Posted April 16, 2010 We got told off for having Chloe on a harness too. We just moved the lead over to her collar, but we prefer the harness when walking her. I am really not happy with the woman that runs our classes. They admit they know nothing about Huskies, but in a phone call with Leigh she was being patronising and asking if we understood how much work a Husky is and basically talking down. Again, when I called her to say we had gotten Holly and to ask if we could take her to the same class was when she talked down to us about buying a second pup from the same litter. I would rather find another class than go back there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GungeUK Posted April 16, 2010 Report Share Posted April 16, 2010 The one thing that annoyed me is that she said we can't treat them with biscuits and she stood there watching me break the biscuits into very tiny pieces. They wanted us to feed them frozen sausage even though Huskies have sensitive stomachs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rachael Posted April 16, 2010 Report Share Posted April 16, 2010 I also found it incredibly patronising when they went through how to pick us a poop bag Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GungeUK Posted April 16, 2010 Report Share Posted April 16, 2010 Although I found it funny that they offered everyone free drinks after and only Rachael and I turned up :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bec Posted April 17, 2010 Report Share Posted April 17, 2010 I don't agree with getting two pups at the same time and I would never encourage anyone to do it, but the puppy school instructor should be bright enough to see that you've got the puppies now and their best bet is helping you not judging or reprimanding you. I do think they were right to warn you about it and I often tell potential Sibe owners that the breed is not an easy one for the average owner - I would rather talk someone out of owning a Sibe than talk them into it! I also think that soft and smelly food is best for training because it's easier and faster for the dog to swallow, and I use a range of food from cooked sausage to luncheon roll to roast chicken or steak etc and I've never had a problem with my Siberian getting ill off them. However, if you had a pup who was proven to get sick from these foods you should not be pressured to use them and if you are really uncomfortable with it the instructor should understand that. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GungeUK Posted April 17, 2010 Report Share Posted April 17, 2010 The annoying thing is that they admitted they don't know huskies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bec Posted April 17, 2010 Report Share Posted April 17, 2010 The annoying thing is that they admitted they don't know huskies At least they admitted it though instead of pretending they do! I'd rather they be honest about their (lack of) experience than have them pretend they know the breed well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CuriousMoves Posted April 17, 2010 Report Share Posted April 17, 2010 I think puppy classes are a great idea! They are excellent way to start your dog on training with distractions, and a good place to get tips as well! I really wish there had been one around when my boy was a pup, it would have been very interesting! Instead we went right into an adult class as he was nearly a year old..and right onto a prong collar . I really regret starting that way, but you live and learn. I think it's good to have an idea of what a puppy class should be before you join it, as well as know what you're comfortable with. The size of the class for example, the cleanliness of the environment, and last but not least, the instructor!!! I find that MANY people who instruct obedience and dog training classes in general tend to be herding dog or sporting dog owners. These dogs have *very* different mentalities compard to huskies! While many general concepts are infact the same, herding dogs and sporting dogs are often MUCH easier to train then working dogs, terriers, hounds, etc. It is good to find a flexible instructor who has the experience with other breeds, and understands that not all dogs learn at the same pace. Nor do all dogs respond to the same kind of training. It's good to have balance. On a side note, I'm just guessing here, but they may have told you to take the harness off as harnesses quite often encourage pulling, unless it was a no-pull harness. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GungeUK Posted April 17, 2010 Report Share Posted April 17, 2010 They said that they refuse to train with Harnesses as they find it cruel. I mean, what?! lol. They have only ever owned dogs in the past, mainly setters and poodles, no cultural training at all. But oh well, it gives me a laugh for an hour a week xD Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sarah Posted April 17, 2010 Report Share Posted April 17, 2010 sheesh sounds like you need to wear ear muffs lol at least you're not gullible and take everything she tells you to heart, rather than criticising you, she should be telling you how to work with two pups of the same age. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bubba Posted April 19, 2010 Report Share Posted April 19, 2010 I think we are gunna enrol him..it costs £42 for a 6wk course...thats like a month worth of take- aways for us so as we are healthy eating at the mo we wont miss it lol x x Thats good price I have enroled Loki for 5 wk course and it £50 I stay in Glasgow. He starts on Sunday I am hoping it helps with his biting, he constantly bites the children Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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