I think a training class is always a helpful tool with puppies. I highly recommend for everyone to attend one. You can find local clubs usually that have obedience classes, or even a Petsmart or a Petco. I think it's super important for a puppy and I wish I had done it.
I trained Jackson on my own and it worked out very well for us. He's a very socialized well behaved dog but I also had a lot of time. Being 18 and on college break when I got him as a puppy was very helpful because I had a lot of time. But I still wish I had taken him just for the experience. We did an agility class last year and it was sooo much fun -- I'd highly recommend classes, if only for the socialization.
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