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07-27-2006, 04:45 PM | #1 |
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| Petsmart Training classes If you have attended the petsmart training classes, did you sign your furbaby up for the puppy class or the beginner class? |
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07-27-2006, 11:53 PM | #2 |
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| Peanut just went to his second Puppy class today I'm not sure how helpful it is for him (cuz he's a lil wuss), but its fun hehe. He doesn't do so good during class, but when we do our homework at home and away from all the other dogs he performs like a champ. |
07-28-2006, 11:46 AM | #3 |
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| I was looking into to those classes too, do you think they are worth $99??? |
07-28-2006, 11:52 AM | #4 |
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| Sadie was 4 months old when we started so she was the age for the puppy class, but the trainer said that because Sadie was social and since she was not scared of things like a lot of puppies are that she was better for the beginner class. It was sooooooooo much fun! I'm so glad we did it & I want to do either a refresher class or a "tricks" class soon.
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07-28-2006, 11:55 AM | #5 | |
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the trainer involved not the store. I signed Buddy up at 5 mos for beginner classes. I spent 6 weeks walking up and down the aisles getting him used to walking on a soft leash. (today he still does not do that) The trainer was occupied with the larger dogs telling their owners that they should have private training since they were a larger breed. He was just pumping up business for himself in private lessons. I was very disappointed. There were 6 of us. Two dropped out after the second wk. The two labs and the german shepard he stuck to like glue while Bud and I walked up and down the aisles! | |
07-28-2006, 12:25 PM | #6 | |
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07-28-2006, 12:31 PM | #7 |
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| Rocky is 11 months old and he is in the beginner class, and we love it. Our trainer is wonderful and very helpful. |
07-28-2006, 12:52 PM | #8 |
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| Thanks for the wonderful advice, I think I might just go on a night that they have the puppy class and meet the trainer before signing up. I have a feeling my Coco is going to be a handful. |
07-28-2006, 01:06 PM | #9 | |
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07-28-2006, 01:07 PM | #10 |
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| I signed Stanley up for a puppy class but she put him in the beginners class and said it was the same thing...I didn't really like the trainer. She wasn't as friendly as she should've been for a puppy trainer. I stopped taking him after 3 weeks. Does anyone know if they give refunds? I know they let you keep taking the class until you are satisfied.
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07-28-2006, 01:25 PM | #11 |
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| We did the Petco classes instead of Petsmart and I agree the trainer is what makes or breaks the situation!!! We dropped out after 2 classes.......the trainer was so rude to me and Magic....she had NO patience for little dogs and the fact they need to be handled differently than bigger dogs!! The insisted on a collar instead of a harness and she continually instructed us to "correct" our dog by a pull on the collar....I really almost did not go back to the 2nd class, but decided on one more try....and that night she took Magic to show me how to get her to heel.....and without asking started feeding my 3 pound dog with a very sensitive stomach pieces of hot dogs....I was soooooo mad....I left shortly after that. I know I should have complained to the manager, but the trainer also works as a clerk/sales person for the Petco store.....so I did not feel the manager would be fair since she also directly worked for him. I still do not like running into her at the store....but it is the closest place for us to get dog food. Please, please go to a class or two and watch the trainer before signing up so you do not waste your money....as Petco does not do refunds!!
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07-28-2006, 01:37 PM | #12 |
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| That stinks about your experience at Petco. I guess I was lucky. Of course, I'm always in Petsmart because of the vet, grooming, and just the store in general, but both my old trainer & the new girl always have to come up to Sadie & talk to her & play with her. So I know they really care & are not just after our money. My old trainer was going to do a tricks class doing just fun stuff & I wanted to do that. I'm not sure if the new girl does it or not, but I'm going to find out.
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07-28-2006, 01:38 PM | #13 | |
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Private training because of a bigger breed? Wow...we've never heard of that w/ any of our dogs, atleast their size being the reason lol. I looked at the petsmart training classes, and I don't feel their worth any money at all. I just don't like what they have to offer. To basic I guess. | |
07-28-2006, 01:45 PM | #14 | |
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