[Doodlebug]

I think obedience school was well worth it. It was great for socialization with all sizes and temperaments of dogs. I had already taught mine to sit and shake hands and walk on a leash before we went to school. I think it was more helpful for them that they already knew a little of what was expected of them...to MIND what I told them to do. In addition to socialization and practice on what I already taught them, they learned down, heel, stay, and come. And they learned to do them with the distractions of other animals around them. I think it was worthwhile.

I thought I would add...we used the word NO for everything. After we learned to use other commands like "leave it" they understood better what we wanted them to do. They know LEAVE IT really well now and it works. They always respond to it now.

While we were walking they found a dead bird and ran to it. I told them to leave it before they picked it up. I was glad of that since my husband told me we have West Nile reported in our area now.