Roxie and I are currently enrolled in the puppy headstart at petsmart, we are in our 4th week (as of tuesday), and i've seen such a difference. The 1st night we left out furbabies at home, and went over the course, treats, what to bring, waterbreaks, it was very informative.
I chose Natures Recipe training treats, they should have them right there in the closed off area where the classes are held. Roxie loves them. You get a coupon after every class, they are priced at a 1.99, with a 1.00 of coupon!!! cant beat that!! so after every class my trainer gives me a coupon for these instead of the other ones because im not too crazy about the other treats. I let her try the Athority liver treats, but they upset her lil tummy. Also they advise you to have a soft treat, nothing hard. I like these soft treats because you take and split them up into about 5-6 tiny pieces so they dont get thier belly full, also make sure they dont eat 4 hours before class, because its based on treats, and a full tummy isnt going to respond as well as a empty one! We also bring a water bowl, and have a break to walk around the store, or in roxies case, water around, look pretty, and have everyone tell her shes pretty!! LOL!
Its a great class, we only have 1 other puppy in our class, and they loveeee playing with each other.
Shes learned sit, stay, laydown, wait, take it, and we are working on leave it.
Working on distance also, where you take 5 steps back, and she stays right where shes at! Its so much fun! even if your dog doesnt learn much, atleast they get the socialization they deserve!!! Acutally, thats what my trainer told me to begin with, the class is more for social time with other dogs than anything.
I encourge everyone to take this class its so much fun! (even for me)!!! |