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Originally Posted by matese  As you well know this is the most important part of going for training, to socialize him at a young age being around other dogs. I have a rescue boy that was not socialized being around other dogs and let me tell you, it's quite embarrassing to me when he goes into Cujo mode when we're in PetSupples or other pet stores. My now passed girls were socialized as soon as they had their last vaccine around 5 1/2 mos old, I then started them on outdoor potty from indoor pads, we met lots of dogs on our walks plus I had family that had dogs. So, I am not use to a little dog wanting to take on any size dogs. Going to the vet is a trip, if there are other dogs in the waiting room I have to carry him in, very humiliating for me when he goes into attack mode.
I hope you can straighten this out with PetCo. I don't have one near me, but they sell clothes, toys and the such, that store credit will be used up fast. I just can't get if the trainer is not getting to your dog why should you have to pay the penalty and not get a full refund. Maybe get in touch with the main PetCo headquarters. |
This is why I wanted to train him around other dogs!
What I find scary about running into dogs on the street is that owners let their dogs lunge at you and your dog with no regard for size difference or safety. Even if the other dog is being friendly, there is an appropriate way to greet a dog on the street. The owner MUST HAVE CONTROL. We just got lunged at by a golden retriever that an owner allowed to walk all over me and my 3 lb baby. Not cool.
When it comes to dog toys and clothes, etc. I'm a minimalist. I'm a minimalist with myself as well, it's just a lifestyle choice. However, JakJak is way more destructive than Kaji ever was with toys. His favorite toy at the moment is a plastic water bottle. I don't need to go to a pet supply place for that
. I have purchased a replacement already for 1 stuffy that was shredded by his cousin (girl poodle). There really is not enough toy destruction to exhaust an over $200 credit. As for clothes, I don't buy a ton of that either. Clothes are for cold weather. We're heading into Spring and Summer, which means I'll have a constantly nekkid boy.
I may buy a Dodger jersey, as I plan on having him go to a Dodger game with me later this year, and then nothing until the cold weather creeps up again.