Should I give my 4months basset to a proffesional dog trainer???

Question

He is so stubborn he doesn't listen to anything I say!!Can he learn anything from a dog trainer??Please help!!

Answer 1

NO NO NO!!! First, this is a baby -he's only 4 months old -what do you expect at this age. Secondly, if any "trainer" wants to take your dog, train him and return the dog, run the other way. No one but you should train your dog. You go to a trainer so they can teach you how to train your dog.

Finally - no one who is really a trainer would take a 4 month old puppy!! If you need help because you're clueless about training, find some good puppy kindergarten classes and take your puppy there. Failing that, talk to your puppy's breeder, I'm sure they'd be glad to help you (and their puppy) out.

Answer 2

A trainer can be a complete and easy solution for you. There are some things that you need to think about first, though, so I will give you some pointers.

First, make sure you have a complete understanding of the training program the trainer will use. Some have their own style, and if you are set on saying 'sit, stay, come' and you have a trainer whose philosophy is different, it will be hard for you to adhere to the style and you won't keep up with all the changes your dog makes.
Second, make sure you agree with the philosophy of how the dog is to be trained. Some trainers use food, others use correction with a training collar, and some use both. If the trainer uses food, be sure that you are ready to do the same thing the trainer did. Especially if it requires you hold raw meat, etc. Or if you aren't crazy about keeping dog treats in your pocket, you may prefer the correction collar.
Third, get plenty of references. Ask the people you call specific questions about the trainer, the dates their dog was trained, what it required to keep the dog trained when it came home, and things like the best thing and worst thing about the trainer/training.

Keep in mind that even though some people are really against the training collars, dogs skin is not as thick as ours is. That is why dogs correct one another in the pack by biting eachother. That does not mean that I am 'for' training collars, just don't rule that out if it works for you better than food. Some trainers will be crazy about not correcting a dog, I would avoid them. Someone flexible and sensible is the best choice.

There should be several options available from the trainer. Classes, private in home lesson, and then the 'going off to college' method.

There is the occasional abuse story you hear, so make sure to check out those references very good, visit the location your dog will be staying in, and don't ignore your gut feelings.

Don't forget, reading up on dog thinking and training methods may be all you need. Consistency and time and showing the dog who 'the leader of the pack' is work very well. Best of luck.

Answer 3

Hi, I understand that you are looking for some advice or resources to help fully train your dog or fix behavior problems. If a professional dog trainer is not an option at this time, or if you want to trt training your dog on your own (a great way to bond), I'd suggest you https://bitly.im/aMQgz

A friend recommened it to me a few years ago, and I was amazed how quickly it worked, which is why I recommend it to others. The dog training academy also has as an excellent home training course.

Answer 4

You can certainly send him to a dog trainer, and he will learn to listen to the trainer. If you don't do any training with him at the same time though, he will never respect you or listen to you.
My advice from training many of my own... enroll the both of you in a dog training class with your local kennel club. The bond that occurs as you train your own dog is incredible and can't be duplicated by sending the dog out for training. It's really the only way. The classes teach you how to teach your dog.

Answer 5

He definitly can learn from anyone and a dog trainer, one thing that you don't know is, that he is JUST A PUPPY!!!! 4 months old is so young and the love to play all the way up to a few years. The 4 month old puppy is not born smart and he will make mistakes and doesn't have a human brain. Please take it easy on the poor dog. It is not his fault.

Answer 6

You would be best off if you both go to training classes. Sure, your puppy is a basset, but he's only 4 months old, that is very young for you to expect much. You need to learn a gentle and encouraging way to train.

Take a puppy kindergarten class and an obedience class. The trainer can help you tailor your training to your puppy's needs.
It also helps the puppy understand what you want it to do. Win-win!

Good luck!

Answer 7

You would get absolutely nothing for your money at only 4 months.
Work on just becoming your dogs best friend at that age. In a couple of months when your dog has developed the cognitive skills to understand training, the time spent bonding will pay dividends.

Answer 8

If you have the money, a professional trainer might not be a bad idea, but have you checked out group classes or classes to teach you how to control/teach your dog? Maybe this dog just needs a different approach to training.

Answer 9

If he is so stubborn that you yourself cannot make a difference in his behaivior than a trainer would probably be the next best option.

Answer 10

Bassets are notoriously stubborn. You may wish to do it when he's a little older, but eventually do bring him to obedience training. Hopefully training will reign over genetics.