Petsmart Puppy Obedience Class?

Question

I was sondering how much it cost for the puppy class vs. the beginner class. My puppy is 4mo old monday and the puppy one is 10 wks-5mo and the beginner is 5mo+. I was wondering wich one I should invest in. Any other information would be great!

Thanks

I am going to take her to Petsmart classes, which one is better the puppy or beginner, and what is the prices

Answer 1

I'm in Long Island New York. Both the Puppy and Beginner classes are $119 for 8 lessons. I would say sign up for the Puppy Classes. My pup is just completeing the 8 sessions now and they are great! She learned basic commands, socialization with other dogs and people. How to behave in public. How to walk properly on a leash. She is much better behaved than when she started taking these classes 7 weeks ago. The puppy class I think is better for a 4 or 5 month old pup because of the pups level of concentration. My pup started the class at 5 months and just turned 6 months. I am very pleased with the classes and progress she has made

Answer 2

4 months is too young for a beginner class, so is 5, IMO.

You can do much better than Petsmart, they only hire 'trainers' who have never taught before. The 'trainers' I have seen there are clueless, have no business trying to teach training classes and they are pretty much a joke to real obedience trainers. Go to a kennel or obedience club where the people know what they are doing.


In response the the poster above - There *should* be a huge difference between Puppy K and Beginner. Puppy K should focus on socialization, beginners on formal obedience. Of course, with Petsmart 'trainers', who knows???

Answer 3

Take the Petsmart courses. They're high-quality! I've a 6 month historical Bichonpoo who's going to take her finals and graduate from the dog type next week. She is doing first-rate. She learned general obedience. Socialize with different puppies and folks. Learn how to behave in public. How you can stroll on a leash. She is a significantly better behaved dog than when she started the class 7 weeks ago. I extremely recommend the dog courses at Petsmart.

Answer 4

It's best to go ahead & do both, if there's any way you can. It will be worth the extra expense now to have a well-socialized and well-behaved dog in the future.

In puppy class, the puppy is socialized to other dogs, while it's at the right age to learn those critical doggy social skills. A young puppy who learns how to interact well with other dogs will have a big advantage later in life if you ever want to take it out in public around other dogs. You'll also learn how to start working with your puppy to teach it basic manners and housetraining.

In beginner class your puppy will build on the skills learned in puppy class and continue to learn social skills as he matures, and will also learn basic obedience skills that will make your dog a better behaved and more enjoyable companion. Both classes are important for a young puppy.

Answer 5

they are the same price at petsmart, the puppy class will enabel our dog to socialize with dogs in his age group, they have the same curriculum aside from potty training and the like

last time i checked they were both 109.00 for 8 weeks, but if you adopted him from a shelter you might be able to get a coupon for money off, ask the store manager

and the only difference between those classes is just age, both puppy and begginer go onto the intermediate class

Answer 6

I just want to let you know, a puppy won't get as much out of a class until they are about 6 months old. I think it's a rip-off anytime before that.