Obediance classes?

Question

How much to they usually cost?
How long do they run *as in, how many classes are involved over what time period*?
What goes on in them?
Is it really all for the dog, or more to train the owner?

We've had two dogs previous to our most recent puppy. The first was a black lab puppy that we had so long ago I can't remember. She didn't last all that long, my parents had two young kids *me an mah bro* and just didn't have the time or energy to take care of her, and it was before they knew about training classes. The second we still have, got him from a shelter about five or six years ago. He's never had any training that we know of, but then again I guess someone had to have taught him to sit on command and never go through the door first when on a leash. Heck, I don't even know how old the puppy should be.

We have a small *think, rat dog* papillon, 2 1/2mo at the moment. Any advice/guidance as to when I should start her in classes? She's already getting nippy, teething I guess.

Answer 1

The dog training answers are very good.
It's important to stop the nipping now even if it's due to teething. You want your dog to know it is never okay to bite you. When she tries to nip you, hold her snout closed (don't cover her nostrils so she can breathe), and tell her NO. After a few seconds let it go. Repeat if she tries it again. She will learn that lesson. Then, you can offer her a dog toy to chew on.

Answer 2

I took my 4 year old adopted Yellow Lab to obedience classes and they were great. We went to Petsmart and the classes were $90 a piece and lasted 8 weeks with an hour class each week. We took the beginner and advance classes. They teach you how to get the dog to listen to you, walk next to you on a leash, leave things you don't want them to have and a lot of other things. I would say the classes are 50-50. Half for the owner and half for the dog. I would think you could take your puppy pretty soon, the best way to find out would be to call local training facilities and see when you can sign up. Good Luck.

Answer 3

Now would be a great time to take a puppy class, as long as she has had her 2nd set of shots.

"How much to they usually cost?"
Varies, depending on where you live

"How long do they run *as in, how many classes are involved over what time period*?"
Usually 8 weeks

"What goes on in them?"
Puppy Kindergarten classes are fun! They will do things like walking on a lead, sit, and down. But the most important part of a puppy K class is the socialization with other people and dogs. Most have a puppy play time. You will have someone to answer your questions about your puppy, and most teach puppy care as well. It is so important to socialize them at this young age, it gets much harder when they are older. When your pup is 10-11 mths, take a beginner obedience class. It will be much more formal and you will learn heeling, sits, downs, stays, and recalls.

Is it really all for the dog, or more to train the owner?
Puppy K is to train the owner, but the most important thing is socializing the puppy. In beginners, it is more to train the owner how to train their dog.

Answer 4

My dog just graduated from Puppy Class. It's good for soclization and for training the owner. Depending where you go (I got to Petsmart) they teach the owner and show the owner how to do the "trick" and then the owner is responsible for everything else.

The price varies depending where you live, since I live in the expensive northeast I paid $109 for a 8 week course.

The class is about an hour long. We spent the first minutes ofthe class allowing the dogs to play and have fun, while we discuss at home habits and problems. My training (she's great) helps us to improve the training and what to do with our dog with "problems." The next portion goes over review and we try to review the past class, then move on to the next section. We then learn how to perform the trick by explaination and example. We then do the train our dogs ourselves yeah. Then we review the section verbally and then we leave.

Throughout the 8 weeks the training discuss key topics such as grooming, nutrition, potty training.

One of the dogs in our training class was a 3 month old Papillion. She was so cute. Sounds just like the size of your Papillion. It was cute to see her "sit" and to "come." So it was good. She ran around sniffing, being cute. She was cute. I bet your dog is cute too just like that. I'll miss her. Her dog owner and the Papillion started the Puppy course again to make sure she has the skill necessary, before intermediate. They were training her to be a Therapy dog.

My dog was 6 months old when she started. She did well and we are moving on to Intermediate. I really like the course because it gave her socalization and her breed (miniature pinscher) needs that. As welll as educate me on puppy stuff. My first puppy so. it's great.

You might want to call around or look online at dog training courses in your area. I know there are tons of places that have that. You should also go while there is one in session to see for yourselves if this is where you want to train your dog. The places will advise you on the age requirement, what the course goes over, and any concerns you have. Good Luck.

Answer 5

Good for you wanting to train your pup! Makes life easier all the way around for everyone. In some areas, your local County Parks & Recreation department offer obedience training. Also, ask your vet , they should be a good source of info. You can't really do much training at this age, as you basically have a 'baby' on your hands,,,but if she is biting you, you can still try saying "NO!" in a firm tone of voice. Obedience training will be a few months or so down the road, Whatever you do, don't hit the puppy...when used correctly and consistently, your tone of voice, and later, maybe hand signals are much more effective.

Answer 6

you need to start with her now on the nipping. give her a firm no and put her into the sit position. and say sit. most puppies are vaccinated properly and ready for a class around 4-5 months of age. an actual training class will usually cost around $100-$180 depending on your area. call around and don't go to petsmart you honestly would be wasting your money. i tell people that 80% of a training class is training the owner. but you have to be commited and consistant in order for it to work. the class is great because it lets your dog learn and learn to listen to you away from home and around other dogs and people. a training class is the best way to bond with your dog, and build your dog's confidence and teach the dog your are to be respected and listened to. plus it will give you a base to prevent and how to deal with other behavior issues that may come up.