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ShowGirlLola · 09-29-2013, 07:15 PM

I'm thinking of taking classes at petsmart to help with the commands, but I'm not sure how much I'll get out of them.

Lola already knows a bunch of tricks (sit, lay down, stand up, stand on hind legs, roll over, sit pretty, shake, and high five), but I'm not so good at commands (come, stay, leave it, drop it).

She's almost 7 months old and 4.5 lbs.

I mostly want help with commands and possibly help with her approaching people in a calmer way. They might be able to help with leash walking too, but she does well with loose leash walking unless she's too busy smelling or wants to approach a person or dog.
She'd enjoy playing with the other dogs, but other than that she doesn't really need socialization.

The paper mentioned stuff about nutrition, grooming, and potty training, I don't need any of that.

I'm also not sure which class would be better, puppy or beginner. The employees said she can go in either because of her size.

I know I need to talk to the trainer more, but didn't have time for a long discussion at the time.

09-29-2013, 07:15 PM	#1
ShowGirlLola YT 1000 Club Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: NJ Posts: 1,354	I'm thinking of taking classes at petsmart I'm thinking of taking classes at petsmart to help with the commands, but I'm not sure how much I'll get out of them. Lola already knows a bunch of tricks (sit, lay down, stand up, stand on hind legs, roll over, sit pretty, shake, and high five), but I'm not so good at commands (come, stay, leave it, drop it). She's almost 7 months old and 4.5 lbs. I mostly want help with commands and possibly help with her approaching people in a calmer way. They might be able to help with leash walking too, but she does well with loose leash walking unless she's too busy smelling or wants to approach a person or dog. She'd enjoy playing with the other dogs, but other than that she doesn't really need socialization. The paper mentioned stuff about nutrition, grooming, and potty training, I don't need any of that. I'm also not sure which class would be better, puppy or beginner. The employees said she can go in either because of her size. I know I need to talk to the trainer more, but didn't have time for a long discussion at the time.