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Lisa Nicole · 03-05-2006, 10:16 AM

I had a friend who told me he and his fiance took their young yorkie to Petsmart for their training classes. I enrolled Jackson to start classes this week .. was wondering if anyone else has any experience with them?? Thanks so much!

Winston'sMom · 03-05-2006, 10:20 AM

I took my beagle when she was 4 months. It was pretty good but the most important part is actually continuing with the training afterwards. I decided not to enroll winston because after taking emma through, we knew what to do...even though we didnt do it...second child thing.

Its pretty good and I learned a lot and the socialization is priceless. Good luck!

snickers mom · 03-05-2006, 10:38 AM

snickers is in week 5 of her puppy training class at petsmart and i thought it was great... they go over grooming, proper toys, dental care, socialization, and simple commands along w/advise of teething, biting, crate training, and potty training
i would recommend it

Lisa Nicole · 03-05-2006, 11:39 AM

Thanks for the info .. it is greatly appreciated!

my2boyz · 03-05-2006, 02:34 PM

I've thought about this for my boys. How many weeks is it for and what does it cost? Also, for those who have already gone through it...exactly what do they teach, just basic commands or more?

Lisa Nicole · 03-05-2006, 02:40 PM

The class I am taking Jacks to is Beginner Training .. it's an 8 week course and costs $99. It's basic commands .. there are other classes you can enroll in once you've taken this one .. I figure I'll see how this one goes first.

my2boyz · 03-05-2006, 02:51 PM

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Originally Posted by Lisa Nicole

The class I am taking Jacks to is Beginner Training .. it's an 8 week course and costs $99. It's basic commands .. there are other classes you can enroll in once you've taken this one .. I figure I'll see how this one goes first.

Thanks...I'm not sure how long we'll be here so maybe I should wait til we get moved.

lexi'smom · 03-05-2006, 04:37 PM

We took lexi to petsmart training classes we loved it
she was used as the demonstration dog most of the time so at graduation they asked her to go to the advanced class as a demonstration dog as well and we ended up not having to pay. We would highly recomend the classes.

cherrycola2k · 03-07-2006, 06:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Lisa Nicole

The class I am taking Jacks to is Beginner Training .. it's an 8 week course and costs $99. It's basic commands .. there are other classes you can enroll in once you've taken this one .. I figure I'll see how this one goes first.

is that the price for petsmart training?

Cheska's Bella · 03-07-2006, 08:39 AM

I'm thinking about taking Bella to this but wonder if she's needs to be fully housetrained first? I also want to take her to PetSmart just to mingle (and for me to purchase more spoilies!) but since she's not completely housetrained I'm afraid she'll pee!

snickers mom · 03-07-2006, 08:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Cheska's Bella

I'm thinking about taking Bella to this but wonder if she's needs to be fully housetrained first? I also want to take her to PetSmart just to mingle (and for me to purchase more spoilies!) but since she's not completely housetrained I'm afraid she'll pee!

most of them do... they have cleanup stuff there specifically for that purpose
so i wouldnt worry about it too much

snickers mom · 03-07-2006, 08:41 AM

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Originally Posted by cherrycola2k

is that the price for petsmart training?

i paid $109 for 8weeks of puppy training

Lisa Nicole · 03-07-2006, 04:42 PM

I took Jackson in yesterday to sign him up and pay the fee to avoid being there forever on Thursday .. he peed right in front of the instructor .. ha! He'll have his hands full!!

ladyt · 03-07-2006, 06:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Lisa Nicole

I took Jackson in yesterday to sign him up and pay the fee to avoid being there forever on Thursday .. he peed right in front of the instructor .. ha! He'll have his hands full!!

That's funny! I guess he wanted to feel welcome right away.

Lisa Nicole · 03-07-2006, 06:36 PM

That's what I thought .. hehe!

03-05-2006, 10:16 AM	#1
Lisa Nicole Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 121	Petsmart Training Classes? I had a friend who told me he and his fiance took their young yorkie to Petsmart for their training classes. I enrolled Jackson to start classes this week .. was wondering if anyone else has any experience with them?? Thanks so much!

03-05-2006, 11:39 AM	#4
Lisa Nicole Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 121	Thanks for the info .. it is greatly appreciated! __________________ Logan's Mommy

03-05-2006, 02:40 PM	#6
Lisa Nicole Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 121	The class I am taking Jacks to is Beginner Training .. it's an 8 week course and costs $99. It's basic commands .. there are other classes you can enroll in once you've taken this one .. I figure I'll see how this one goes first. __________________ Logan's Mommy

03-05-2006, 04:37 PM	#8
lexi'smom YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mississippi Posts: 645	We took lexi to petsmart training classes we loved it she was used as the demonstration dog most of the time so at graduation they asked her to go to the advanced class as a demonstration dog as well and we ended up not having to pay. We would highly recomend the classes. __________________ Lexi's Mom, Laura Support Our Troops Proud Wife of an AIR FORCE PILOT

03-07-2006, 04:42 PM	#13
Lisa Nicole Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 121	I took Jackson in yesterday to sign him up and pay the fee to avoid being there forever on Thursday .. he peed right in front of the instructor .. ha! He'll have his hands full!! __________________ Logan's Mommy

03-05-2006, 10:20 AM	#2
Winston'sMom Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Fort Worth Posts: 76	I took my beagle when she was 4 months. It was pretty good but the most important part is actually continuing with the training afterwards. I decided not to enroll winston because after taking emma through, we knew what to do...even though we didnt do it...second child thing. Its pretty good and I learned a lot and the socialization is priceless. Good luck!

03-05-2006, 10:38 AM	#3
snickers mom YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Rhode Island Posts: 687	snickers is in week 5 of her puppy training class at petsmart and i thought it was great... they go over grooming, proper toys, dental care, socialization, and simple commands along w/advise of teething, biting, crate training, and potty training i would recommend it

03-05-2006, 02:34 PM	#5
my2boyz Donating YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: USA Posts: 2,849	I've thought about this for my boys. How many weeks is it for and what does it cost? Also, for those who have already gone through it...exactly what do they teach, just basic commands or more?

03-07-2006, 08:39 AM	#10
Cheska's Bella YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Michigan Posts: 679	I'm thinking about taking Bella to this but wonder if she's needs to be fully housetrained first? I also want to take her to PetSmart just to mingle (and for me to purchase more spoilies!) but since she's not completely housetrained I'm afraid she'll pee!

03-07-2006, 06:36 PM	#15
Lisa Nicole Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Iowa Posts: 121	That's what I thought .. hehe! __________________ Logan's Mommy