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Originally Posted by diach  I had the same problem when I took Murphy to puppy kindergarten at Petsmart last summer. There was a mix of small and big dogs, but the trainer favored the big dogs. I kept telling the trainer I was having trouble with Murphy coming to me and wanted some tips. She kept telling me to wait until it was taught in class. By the time it was taught Murphy had such bad habits with come, I am still dealing with it one year later. The trainer also did not separate the big dogs from the small dogs at socialization. As the weeks went on the bigger dogs kept getting larger. Murphy got hurt once,so I would always make excuses of why we had to leave early each week. The trainer kept telling me I was overprotected- I didn't care- I was not going to put my puppy in danger.
I am now taking Murphy for classes at the daycare he goes to occasionally. There are only four dogs and 2 trainers, and it cost the same as Petsmart. So, I would consider finding something that fits your need.I really think any class that you take depends on the trainer-not the place. |
Oh my god, that is JUST what is happening. She totally favors the big dogs--in class and during socalization. At socalization (this is held on a separate day for a hour twice a week) she does not separate the small and big dogs and the big dogs are out there growling, biting and rolling around. She totally acts like pebbles is too fou-fou and does not address the problems that come with having a very tiny dog. Its like she doesnt realize (or sympathize) that they can get really hurt. She totally makes me feel that i am being too overprotective and she makes pebbles run around in the area with the big dogs. I am so afraid something bad will happen and pebbles will be scared of other dogs. This is not what I want!! She also made a comment about pebbles carrier and said something like pebbles needs to learn how to walk. Ugh, pebbles walks very well on a leash thank you very much and I do not take her to most places with a carrier. It was just condescening, and I couldnt put my finger on it until I just read what you wrote. When you wrote that the big dogs got larger... ugh.. i can totally see it now. Chaos and small dogs shivering in the corner.
