The socialization she is allowing to happen will only work against you. This will cause your dog, and the other small dogs, to fear larger dogs and can lead to fear and anxiety problems. This is a big red flag, in my book.
My advice to you would be to ask your vet for the name of a trainer he/she feels would be more beneficial.
Also, I train using mostly positive techniques, however there are times that I get a dog who does NOT respond to this. Sometimes, I do use physical manipulation to get the dog into the position. Dogs are individuals, just like people, so many not always respond to the same training.
This is what I would do:
1. Ask the vet for a recommendation.
2. Talk to the trainer and ask what dogs she has experience with.
3. Ask for client referrals.
4. Ask what the trainer thinks of the "socialization" your pup is getting...without saying where, to see what her take is on that situation.
Good luck! |