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Originally Posted by richards6402  I took Macy to the PetSmart in Decatur. We started when she was 14 weeks old. I think it depends on how good the instructor is at each location. The one in Decatur at the time was a woman that had been a dog trainer for 14 years and she was pretty good. I visited the class first and then asked the trainer to let me know when other small dogs were enrolled in the class and tried to sign up for that one. You will learn the basics...sit, down, stay, walking on a leash. She was in a class with another Yorkie, a Yorkie Poo and a couple of pugs and she had a blast.
I had been in one other training classe where Macy was in with Labs, German Sheppards (sp), Rotties and it was miserable. They all thought she was a rabbit and wanted to make her their lunch. I heard comments like.....my dog's toy is bigger than that dog, my dog eats as much as your dog weighs, etc. One of the German Shepphards got loose from it's handler and charged us one night in class. I didn't think I could move that fast. Just try to get in a group with other small dogs if possible. |
The lady I talked to said it would be best to in a class with other small breeds and I agreed. I'm thinking I may do this. I was thinking I may wait til Paisley is a few weeks older. She is so small right now. Thanks so much for the input!