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Q-T-Pie · 05-10-2008, 12:34 PM

Has anyone taken their babies for training at PetSmart? If so,was it successful and worth it? I was there earlier today and saw the schedule for upcoming training....hmmm!!!!

lisa08 · 05-10-2008, 12:50 PM

Hi there. Welcome to YT! Chloe is taking the eight week puppy class. Monday made class number two...so far so good. Chloe and I are both learning. A lot. She's my very first dog and I humbly admit that I am not exactly skilled in the training department. Our trainer is AWESOME and there is just one other dog taking it with us--I love that. Chloe gets a) to socialize with that now familiar dog and b) gets a lot of one on one with the trainer. That alone makes it all worth it. So far she's learned to sit, look and rollover using treats (they provided) and a reinforcement clicker (also provided). What he's teaching her isn't rocket science but I'm impressed with the way he gets her to learn. It really sticks and we keep at it at home.

I highly recommend it. Be sure to let me know how it goes for you if you do sign up!

Q-T-Pie · 05-10-2008, 02:29 PM

Thanks sooo much Lisa-

this helps tremendously. I am also a novice so it will be a learning experience. My little Zoe isnt here yet- not til June but I am trying to get things set up for her arrival. I think I will sign up for the puppy class and I will definitely keep you posted. Sounds like Chloe is doing really well--that's great! Will be in touch.

grayxie · 05-10-2008, 02:31 PM

I've taken Chip from Beginner thru to Advanced at PetSmart, and Harley just finished Beginner. Chip was so good after Beginner, I took him for the CGC test.

tjames02 · 05-11-2008, 05:23 PM

When did you all begin with training (what age)? My breeder told me not to take my baby around other dogs before her shots are all up to date and that won't be until she's about 16 weeks. I wanted to begin training almost as soon as she gets here. Any help?

silyjillie · 05-11-2008, 08:09 PM

Meeko started their puppy classes when he was 4 months old. I loved the classes. It definitely helped me train him but, the best part was the socialization. I recommend their classes!

grayxie · 05-12-2008, 04:45 AM

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Originally Posted by tjames02

When did you all begin with training (what age)? My breeder told me not to take my baby around other dogs before her shots are all up to date and that won't be until she's about 16 weeks. I wanted to begin training almost as soon as she gets here. Any help?

PetSmart offers classes for puppies as young as 10 weeks. I guess it really depends how far along you are with the shots.

tjames02 · 05-12-2008, 03:48 PM

Is 16 weeks about the right time for the first round to be completed?

grayxie · 05-12-2008, 05:54 PM

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Originally Posted by tjames02

Is 16 weeks about the right time for the first round to be completed?

The entire round of shots should be completed by then.

tjames02 · 05-13-2008, 03:37 PM

OK! Thanks!!! That's why I need a vet ASAP!

KellieV123 · 05-31-2008, 04:07 AM

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Originally Posted by Q-T-Pie

Has anyone taken their babies for training at PetSmart? If so,was it successful and worth it? I was there earlier today and saw the schedule for upcoming training....hmmm!!!!

HI, I took my baby boy to Petsmart for puppy training aFTER he had all of his shots (a requirement by Petsmart. Anyway, I don't believe he learned that much, however, he got socialized being with other dogs. It was fun to attend the class and something that my son and I did together, so it served a purpose of socialization for Oscar and something fun to do with my son.
I hope that helps. Petsmart is pretty inexpensive, compared to in home training.....

Q-T-Pie · 05-31-2008, 11:12 AM

Thanks so much. Well I am glad you and Oscar got something out of it and socialization from what I understand is VERY important. Once my Zoe gets her shots, we'll give the class a try. Thank you all for your feedback.

05-10-2008, 12:34 PM	#1
Q-T-Pie Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2008 Location: Bowie MD Posts: 87	Training at PetSmart Has anyone taken their babies for training at PetSmart? If so,was it successful and worth it? I was there earlier today and saw the schedule for upcoming training....hmmm!!!! __________________ My Zoe Mommy you

05-10-2008, 12:50 PM	#2
lisa08 Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Norwalk, CT Posts: 153	Hi there. Welcome to YT! Chloe is taking the eight week puppy class. Monday made class number two...so far so good. Chloe and I are both learning. A lot. She's my very first dog and I humbly admit that I am not exactly skilled in the training department. Our trainer is AWESOME and there is just one other dog taking it with us--I love that. Chloe gets a) to socialize with that now familiar dog and b) gets a lot of one on one with the trainer. That alone makes it all worth it. So far she's learned to sit, look and rollover using treats (they provided) and a reinforcement clicker (also provided). What he's teaching her isn't rocket science but I'm impressed with the way he gets her to learn. It really sticks and we keep at it at home. I highly recommend it. Be sure to let me know how it goes for you if you do sign up! __________________ Lisa \|\| mommy to Chloé, the princess. Last edited by lisa08; 05-10-2008 at 12:51 PM.

05-10-2008, 02:29 PM	#3
Q-T-Pie Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2008 Location: Bowie MD Posts: 87	Thanks sooo much Lisa- this helps tremendously. I am also a novice so it will be a learning experience. My little Zoe isnt here yet- not til June but I am trying to get things set up for her arrival. I think I will sign up for the puppy class and I will definitely keep you posted. Sounds like Chloe is doing really well--that's great! Will be in touch. __________________ My Zoe Mommy you

05-10-2008, 02:31 PM	#4
grayxie Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Dresher, PA Posts: 2,645	I've taken Chip from Beginner thru to Advanced at PetSmart, and Harley just finished Beginner. Chip was so good after Beginner, I took him for the CGC test. __________________ Iteapots! GraycieChipHarley http://www.dogster.com/dogs/596293

05-11-2008, 05:23 PM	#5
tjames02 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Posts: 86	When to start? When did you all begin with training (what age)? My breeder told me not to take my baby around other dogs before her shots are all up to date and that won't be until she's about 16 weeks. I wanted to begin training almost as soon as she gets here. Any help?

05-11-2008, 08:09 PM	#6
silyjillie YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Delray Beach, FL & Toms River, NJ Posts: 694	Meeko started their puppy classes when he was 4 months old. I loved the classes. It definitely helped me train him but, the best part was the socialization. I recommend their classes! __________________ Jill, mommy to Meeko!

05-12-2008, 03:48 PM	#8
tjames02 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Posts: 86	Is that accurate? Is 16 weeks about the right time for the first round to be completed?

05-13-2008, 03:37 PM	#10
tjames02 Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Baltimore, Maryland Posts: 86	Oooh OK! Thanks!!! That's why I need a vet ASAP!

05-31-2008, 11:12 AM	#12
Q-T-Pie Donating Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: May 2008 Location: Bowie MD Posts: 87	Thanks so much. Well I am glad you and Oscar got something out of it and socialization from what I understand is VERY important. Once my Zoe gets her shots, we'll give the class a try. Thank you all for your feedback. __________________ My Zoe Mommy you