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Does anyone have experience with petsmart puppy kindergarden classes? Has anyone gone through the petsmart training classes? I'm trying to see if it's worth the money to enroll my baby. Or, is there another training class you'd suggest? I live in the SF bay area. Thanks! |
Spike and I did the beginner and intermediate classes at PetSmart and we loved them. Spike learned a lot and we both really liked the instructors we had. If you go into the store, you can take your dog with you. Call ahead and see if the instructor is working that day so you and your dog can meet him/her. Then you can decide if the class and the instructor are right for you. I hope your experience is as good as ours was! |
Bindi just graduated from the puppy classes two weeks ago. we had a lot of fun. it was more training me than her though since (of course) you have to work w. them a ton during non class hours.... i enjoyed it because i saw results every single class. for example, we learned how to sit the first class. she caught on after like 4 attempts. i was amazed. i just kept reinforcing the concept and now she sits when asked (if there arent many distractions such as guests) |
We're in the puppy class right now. I'd also recommend asking to meet the instructor before you enroll. We were lucky to get a wonderful instructor in Brookfield, WI. The only thing I didn't like: she is SO good, rookie instructors often teach our class under her supervision, and they aren't as good. I know some people don't like PetSmart, but I've had very good experiences with our local store. |
My husband and I had a great experience with Piccolo in the puppy class. We had a good instructor. Hope this helps. |
Thanks everyone for your input - Darwin and I are signed up for the beginner class starting next Wednesday! He's growing up so fast!! |
My Bear is a graduate The classes are great because they also get your pup interacting with other puppies early. We had a great experience at our Brentwood, CA Petsmart. We got a great trainer and Yorkies are so smart... they catch on pretty good. Also You have to spend time outside of the class practicing what you learn... That guarantees the best results! Have fun! :aimeeyork |
Lets face it. We are the ones who need to be trained. It is a great oppurtunity for your baby to socialize. When they are young they really need to be exposed to as many other dogs as possible. The puppy class is great for the basics but if you are having behavioral problems then I would seek a private trainer. |
First Puppy Kindergarten Class... So - darwin and I attended our 1st class tonight at Petsmart, and he was the bully of the class, barking and growling and snapping at all the other pups. I am so sad and totally mortified. He's usually so good and wants to be friendly with other dogs, I have no idea where this little devil side of him came from! : ( |
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I am glad to hear positive stories about Petsmart training. I took my Jack Russell about 10 years ago and had a horrible experience. I ended up walking out. Seems like things and instructors have gotten better. |
I'm so glad to hear positive things about the puppy classes at PetSmart. I've been thinking about taking Kobe but wasn't sure about it until now. Thank you guys for helping me make the decision. |
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puppy training My daughter and I took a dog, not our yorkie, and it was terrific. A lot of the training was for us, not the dog! It really paid off today--our dog was limping from his hindquarters, pretty much couldn't walk, and I used the "settle" command that we had learned and he went right down on his side and allowed me to thoroughly check his leg/side/tail end areas out. I knew when I called the vet that there were probably no broken bones and there were no open wounds. I plan on taking my yorkie very soon! |
Training I just picked up on this thread and am very glad that I did. Generally just got altered and our next step is training. I was considering not going to PetSmart as I pulled him out of the groomers, however, after reading all of this I will be signing us up for the training. Generally loves to play with other dogs it does not matter the size. He is 8 months old and about 8 pounds. He will approach and greet the largest to the smallest of all dogs. He plays with a full grown lab now and then and has worn out a small poodle. I am hoping that we can learn not to jump, pull on the leash and stuff like that.:aimeeyork:aimeeyork |
Yes. Definitely. We put our baby in it and she learned how to sit and stay. The best one is when you drop something you can train them to "leave it". |
hmm, good thing I clicked on this thread! I was advised by the vet the other day that I should take a class, since it's my first time having a puppy.. I will learn a lot. and I can hopefully train Choco better... but a few questions first... how old should your puppy be for the training class? does it matter? Choco is 14 weeks old.. is that good or bad? Thanks :) |
Yes, Derby is about 6 weeks into the Beginner's Class and he is doing great and learning a lot. It is difficult for him to focus because he is over stimulated when he is there with all of the smells and other dogs and pets, etc but once we get home he is able to focus a lot better and the things that we have learned really work. I recommend the classes.:thumbup::thumbup::thumbup: |
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They need to have completed their entire series of puppy shots and received their rabies vaccine to enroll. :) |
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It is best for Choco's safety if you wait unless the class because you don't know that all of the other puppy's have been properly vaccinated and you don't want to expose him to the possibility of a contagious dog. When I registered Derby for class the only thing the Petsmart trainer checked was for the Rabies Vaccine which leads me to believe that they don't monitor the other shots. Just FYI. |
class The class in Boynton Beach, Fl has an English trainer who does not like Yorkies..Made an annoucment at the start of class that there was ONE breeder she does not like...She felt they were spoiled, snappish, barkers, never potty trained and the owners were silly for dressing them up...okay, Petsmart sells dog clothes, right???..my friend asked for her money back and got it. |
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ok sounds good. ill wait until Choco gets his last shot, and sign up for the training class. thanks :) Quote:
i hope my Petsmart is good like all the other people on here said >.< |
they are definitely worth it.. Bear and I just finished puppy classes 2 weeks ago and while he was not valedictorian he did ok--mom didn't work with him as much as she should have. but I was really grateful for them we he escaped and I was terrified until I calmed now and told him to "come" like we did in class and it worked..so we are continuing to practice...:thumbup::) |
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