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10-12-2011, 11:18 AM | #1 |
YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Syracuse NY
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| So proud of my little girl Belle started basic obedience class on Monday. My primary purpose in signing her up for class is to socialize her and help build her confidence. She has been great with our family but always very shy with strangers and terrified of dogs ( big and tiny ) other than the 2 she lives with. She met the trainer at our local Petco when we were shopping a few weeks ago and Belle actually let her approach her and talk to her - I was shocked. I found out that in addition to working with dogs, she is also an animal behaviorist at our zoo in Syracuse, so I figured that it was at least worth trying one class. There are only 3 dogs in our class, my Belle, a 5 month yorkie mix, and a very HYPER, but friendly, boxer. Belle was very nervous and frightened of the larger dog at first and she ignored the tiny puppy completely. But throughout the class, she came out of her shell more and more, until she was walking with her head and tail held high. She actually played with the puppy a bit, and she barked at the boxer when she came a little too close (not viciously, just to tell her "I don't like that") She sat for the trainer, and took a treat from her. I am so pleased with her progress!!!! She seems to have carried this confidence into other areas, too. Last evening, when Belle, Oliver, and I went for our walk, we met a woman and her female shih tzu. Belle has always hidden behind me when we encounter other dogs, but she actually walked up to this strange dog and sniffed noses with her. She also let the woman pet her and seemed to like the attention I can't wait for the next 5 weeks of classes and plan to sign her up for the intermediate course and maybe even CGC. My little shy baby is starting to blossom!
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10-12-2011, 12:49 PM | #2 |
Yorkie mom of 4 Donating YT Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: LaPlata, Md
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| That sounds awesome! Glad the class is helping her.
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10-12-2011, 12:55 PM | #3 |
Action Jackson ♥ Donating Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Maryland
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| YAY, that is sooo awesome! I know how it feels to have a shy dog and see them turn more confident. It's an amazing feeling and I just know you are so happy with Bella's progress. Cannot wait to see her go on and get her CGC!
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10-12-2011, 01:42 PM | #4 |
Donating YT 3000 Club Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Michigan USA
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| Congratulations! I enrolled Sophie in beginners obedience class last year and it was great for her socialization. Our instructor had two classes. One for large breeds and one for small dogs. I think it's a great thing for both of you to do together. We really enjoyed our weekly class for 10 weeks.
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10-12-2011, 02:25 PM | #5 |
BANNED! Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Illinois
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| Thats terrific. The more you can get her into, the better for her, and you. Consider a tricks class, and afility after all of the ovedience. |
10-12-2011, 07:50 PM | #6 |
YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: ILLINOIS
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| That is so awesome happy to hear she is doing well. Way to go Belle!!!!!
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10-12-2011, 10:58 PM | #7 |
Living In Paradise! Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Ewa Beach on the island of Oahu
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| That is awesome! Your story inspires me to sign Ahi up for some obedience classes.
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10-12-2011, 11:08 PM | #8 |
Living In Paradise! Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Ewa Beach on the island of Oahu
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| I looked on PetCo's website. They don't mention price though. How much do these classes run?
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10-13-2011, 12:16 AM | #9 |
Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Los Angeles, California, USA
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| I think prices vary by region. I'm not sure. I sure wish I had taken Kaji, but he was already to old for puppy classes when he came home.
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10-13-2011, 01:35 AM | #10 |
YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Syracuse NY
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| It's a little over $100 for the first 6 wk beginner class. I'm not sure what the price would be for the puppy classes - they have a special class for puppies under 5 months - they also have package deals if you plan to enroll in other classes afterward. I wish that I'd started her earlier after seeing how well she did!
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10-13-2011, 01:43 AM | #11 |
YT 1000 Club Member | Keep up the good work Belle! I started Romeo when he was 8 months old and halfway through the classes (at Petsmart) we had to stop because he'd fractured a toe and the vet ordered "no activity for 4 weeks". By the time we were ready to go back the trainer had left and I didn't have time to pursue with local management. I am considering one-on-one training now at the new groomer (Best Friends Pet Care) who also has doggy day camp (they separate small and large dogs), boarding, and other fun activities. The facilities is also equipped with webcams so I can view remotely what Romeo is doing -- this will give me peace of mind.
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