Ok I used to have an Akita (wishbone) that I took to a place called Dog House Kennel here close to where I live, they were very good to her as she had severe hip dysplasia and could not get around they would come and get her from the car and carry her in for me (she weighed 120lbs) and they just took very good care of her... anyway they have an on site a Tom Rose School for training. It looks as though they do allot of training for shows but do training for everyday people like me too. I did email them and explain my situation and they said they could help me with the areas I wanted to work in (now Im sure they would all tell me that) I did look them up online they have a site
The Tom Rose School-School
if anyone with experience in finding a trainer would mind looking at it and see if you notice any red flags that I would not notice I would appreciate it.
The have free sessions on Saturdays so that you can come and see if it is what you are looking for. so I think I am going to go to one of those and see what its about...good idea?????