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TraGreg
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posted 06-22-2003 03:46 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for TraGreg   Click Here to Email TraGreg     Edit/Delete Message
We're taking our dog to Petsmart for obedience classes (I think Petsmart is country wide?). Has anyone ever used them and what was your opinion of them?

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Maisey
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posted 06-22-2003 04:44 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Maisey   Click Here to Email Maisey     Edit/Delete Message
I have not personally taken an obedience class at Petsmart, but a very good friend of mine did. She was very happy with what she learned. I know the trainer that she worked with at PetsMart and I respect her very much. She is very well educated, and keeps updated in her education as well. She has a way with people and dogs that makes learning easy. I would take a class from her, but they don't offer a class that covers the skills I want. They are very basic skills. I don't know what the qualifications are for PetsMart trainers, but you should certainly ask. Are you wanting puppy classes? or is this an adult dog?

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Maisey
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posted 06-22-2003 04:47 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for Maisey   Click Here to Email Maisey     Edit/Delete Message
nm, I read your other post, a three year old JRT. If you don't have any experience in obedience training...I would take the class, just to gain those skills. Good luck with your new guy.

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posted 06-22-2003 07:31 PM     Click Here to See the Profile for RottyMommy   Click Here to Email RottyMommy     Edit/Delete Message
I took one of my dogs through petsmart and all I can say is it depends on the trainer. Some I like some I dont. My trainer helped with basic obedience but when it came to questions that was more behavioral her answer to everything was crate train her which was something I couldnt do with my dog as she went absolutely bonkers if she was confined in any way. I think it depends on the individual trainer. I put my first dog in for socialization with people and my second is in now at superpetz with a fabulous trainer who is amazing and is giving me drills to do outside of class for behavior issues and actually takes the time to listen to your problems rather than give a quick answer. My second dog is in training more for dog socialization but the trainer at superpetz I love and I wish I would have found him when I put my first dog through training. As I said it depends on the trainer no matter where you go. I found one at superpetz and I will never go back to any other other trainer. Let alone the fact that I am learning twice as much at superpetz for 30 bucks cheaper plus I have a trainer I can call day or night. Just be aware of your trainer make sure both you and your dog are comfortable with the person.

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caligirl
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posted 06-25-2003 01:27 AM     Click Here to See the Profile for caligirl     Edit/Delete Message
I agree that it totally depends on the trainer. The one I had at Petsmart was not great--she didn't seem to be wanting to work for Petsmart, and she didn't seem interested in dogs other than her own. Nonetheless, the class did turn out to give me some valuable things to do with my dog. Most of the work happens outside of class anyway...I'd say if Petsmart is the only way you can get a class, go check it out and talk to the trainer--take your dog and see how she does with her.

Also, if your dog is highly distractable, Petsmart will be a challenge. The classes happen in the middle of the store, in a ring, and it was constant work for me to keep my Golden/Lab focused. She was too excited to eat treats, usually, which meant I had to keep upping the ante on what treats to use. Next she'll be demanding filet mignon for a "sit."

Good luck.

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