hi guys,
well last night i went along to a puppy training class in my area to observe a class before i join for 6 sessions.
the first disaster was when 2 kids were constantly fussing dixie and holding her on their knee. wasnt too worried at this stage they seemed sensible and mum was right near. the next thing i know the kid stands up, i say be very careful or stay on floor and she dropped dixie whilst passing her to her friend.
i was so bloody mad, the mum said NOTHING to this child and dixie was left wheezing and nervous but was ok. i was so mad they didn't even apologise. i know they are children but i think its cheeky and the mum was out of order.
well when i got chance to observe the class, the trainer had a black lab on the lead in the middle. the dog seemed abit out of control. he said its name and if it ignored him then he snatched the lead really hard and dragged the dog to him. this he called, teaching the dog that he must respond straight away to his name and not in his own time.
now, the thought of him doing that to a tiny maltese makes me real nervous. obviously he wouldn't be as rough but god, i'm now so confused!
i can't find any other classes in the area. i wasn't expecting that sort of training, it seemed harsh or i am i just too darned protective of my little one?
has any of you trained your dog yourself? she is 4 months and sits, gives a paw, comes to name and is learning stay. she is also house trained thanks to the crate.
she walks on the lead right next to my side, but she's still a little nervous outside yet so that may be why!!
any help on this subject because i was so looking forward to my ideal thought of what puppy class would be and now am disheartened
thanks
bec & dixie
well last night i went along to a puppy training class in my area to observe a class before i join for 6 sessions.
the first disaster was when 2 kids were constantly fussing dixie and holding her on their knee. wasnt too worried at this stage they seemed sensible and mum was right near. the next thing i know the kid stands up, i say be very careful or stay on floor and she dropped dixie whilst passing her to her friend.
i was so bloody mad, the mum said NOTHING to this child and dixie was left wheezing and nervous but was ok. i was so mad they didn't even apologise. i know they are children but i think its cheeky and the mum was out of order.
well when i got chance to observe the class, the trainer had a black lab on the lead in the middle. the dog seemed abit out of control. he said its name and if it ignored him then he snatched the lead really hard and dragged the dog to him. this he called, teaching the dog that he must respond straight away to his name and not in his own time.
now, the thought of him doing that to a tiny maltese makes me real nervous. obviously he wouldn't be as rough but god, i'm now so confused!
i can't find any other classes in the area. i wasn't expecting that sort of training, it seemed harsh or i am i just too darned protective of my little one?
has any of you trained your dog yourself? she is 4 months and sits, gives a paw, comes to name and is learning stay. she is also house trained thanks to the crate.
she walks on the lead right next to my side, but she's still a little nervous outside yet so that may be why!!
any help on this subject because i was so looking forward to my ideal thought of what puppy class would be and now am disheartened
thanks
bec & dixie