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Reesee's mom · 04-12-2007, 03:13 PM

Anybody taken their little monkey to the Petsmart puppy class? I wonder if it is any good... Any input would be greatly appreciated!

kalina82 · 04-12-2007, 03:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Reesee's mom

Anybody taken their little monkey to the Petsmart puppy class? I wonder if it is any good... Any input would be greatly appreciated!

alot of people here have used petsmart's training classes. I signed morgan up for them too, but after the third class i quit because all the stuff they were gonna teach, morgan already knew LOL i should have thought of that before signing up. the classes are good for socialization too

xxmxaxrxyxx · 04-12-2007, 03:22 PM

i personally haven't since I trained all my babies personally...and they would have taught them the exact same thing i have already...kekek

marcerella02 · 04-12-2007, 03:36 PM

we love it! but you have to love your trainer... try and go and watch a few classes with the different trainers and see which one you like best... we love our trainer and we've taken begininner and intermediate with her.. and we are now signed up for click a trick and will be taking advanced in the summer! i love the socialization it gives layla!

Sherryabear · 04-12-2007, 03:49 PM

Gordon will have his 5th puppy class this Saturday.

I have been with two other dogs of ours before and it helped them.
I had already taught him a few of the basic commands, but I wanted him to have the socialization with others (dogs and humans). Gordon learns the commands pretty good within a couple of minutes......the problem with Gordon is distraction. The Petsmart that he goes to.....the class is sorta in the middle of the store , and lots of distractions. The first two classes , I thought he didn't learn anything because he was so distracted. Yet, when I gave him the commands at home , he did them.
In the four classes so far he has learn the basics, (sit, down, stay, watch me, leave it, take it, and how to walk nice on a leash) he doesn't have all of them 100% but he is at least 80% even with the distractions.
He only does the commands for treats (cheerios) but once he is 100% we will faze them out. He is already doing sit and down with hand signals real good.

He will start advance classes at the end of May and then clicker classes.

It is well worth the money and the drive (45 minutes) for me.
Oh, and Gordon it the only one in the class , there were two others but they dropped out.....to long of a drive.
He will have lots in the advance class , so that will help him a lot.

ozziepoo · 04-12-2007, 05:00 PM

I love the petsmart puppy classes! I do really like the trainer, and that he gets to socialize with other dogs. Ozzie does know a lot of what is being taught but, he is also learning new things.( He is the star of the class). We have done four classes, he learned watch me, and leave it. He perfected sit, down and walking on a leash.

I would say they are a lot of fun, and convenient.
I would definitely recommend them .

Reese1 · 04-12-2007, 05:19 PM

Well Wrigley is repeating puppy kindergarten! We had our first class at Petsmart last week. We didn't take it there the first time around. The main reason we wanted to do it was for the socialization. Wrigley is really scared of other people and dogs, except for our Yorkie poo who is 3 times her weight, she rules her!
I liked the trainer and the class is full with 8 dogs, just what we wanted! There is even a 12 week old Yorkie puppy!
The trainer even told us if she is still timid and scared at the end, we can repeat the class again at no charge! I would hate to think our baby would need to do kindergarten three times!

jkquillin · 04-12-2007, 05:24 PM

I have Annie in the Petsmart puppy classes
and I really enjoy it. Although they teach
them the basics ((which I had already done)),
I took her for the socialization and to get
her used to being around bigger dogs. She
does great in the "circle" but really shakes
and panics when we do the training/walking
in the store. She is getting better with it every week though.
Overall I would say it is well worth it.

Kasey

janpan · 04-12-2007, 05:27 PM

Yaay! I can't wait for Hustler's beginner classes to start this saturday. By the sounds of it, the classes were a worthwhile investment =)

JuicyGirl · 04-12-2007, 06:07 PM

Lola & her cousin Lily (2 lbs chihuahua) LOVE Petsmart training. The petsmart in Vacaville, CA has a wonderful trainer named Ellen. It's amazing how quickly the pups catch onto! She has some great ideas that have helped with some of our training problems.

WesleyandMaddie · 04-12-2007, 08:28 PM

It is my opinion that most puppy classes are very similar in content: sit, stay, heel, good/bad behaviors, etc.

Of course you want to find a teacher that you like though. We loved our puppy class teacher. She was very knowledgeable.

But the important thing to remember is that most of the training happens at home. So pretty much no matter the teacher, you can take the guidelines and do great things if you put the time it.

twalla · 04-12-2007, 08:36 PM

Sam is in the puppy class now and we love it. Now he doesnt do any of the tricks while we are there.... just every now and then, he mainly wants to play with the other dogs. And Sam loves Ms. Rachel. She brings her dog and shows us everything he knows. She is very patient and super friendly.

This week will be our 5th class. They teach you as much as you teach the puppy.

Reesee's mom · 04-13-2007, 05:28 AM

Thank you all so much, knew I could count on you for honest opinions. I am getting Ms. Reesee signed up! Thanks again!

Dior'sMom · 04-13-2007, 05:34 AM

Dior took went to puppy sch in nov. of last yr. We have had a horrible experience. It april and she still hasn't graduated. Y u ask? Because their final exam was on jan 8th and she got sick the day before because of the many treat we were using for the training. Ever since then i have been rescheduling up her appt to graduate and the instructor never shows up and is always sick. It getting to be soo frustrating. But other than that its was ok. We had somewhere to take her on Wed. and she made a few friends. I personally wouldn't recommend it. They can learn those things at home from a book or a tape. You the parent just have to stick with it.

mistyinca · 04-13-2007, 05:39 AM

You won't be sorry!

Even if she did know everything they were going to teach her, you need it for the socialization. Chloe was so scared on her first day, I thought it wouldn't work. By the third training session, she OWNED Petsmart--it was her place. Now, she gets so excited when we go to training. I love to tease her first and get her all wound up. I say to her, "Chloe, do you want to go to Petsmart and play with the puppies?" She comes running lightening speed and dances all over the place. Then she waggles that little tail, and toenail taps, waiting for me to take her, so I say it again..." do you wanna play with the puppies?" She starts dancin' all excited. But I have to do it one more time... "puppies?!" LOL...If I torment her any longer, she'll start barking as if to say, "enough, let's go already!"

04-12-2007, 03:13 PM	#1
Reesee's mom Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Celebration, FL Posts: 185	Petsmart puppy class? Anybody taken their little monkey to the Petsmart puppy class? I wonder if it is any good... Any input would be greatly appreciated! __________________ Veronica and Reesee

04-12-2007, 03:22 PM	#3
xxmxaxrxyxx Missing Yoshi Everyday! Donating Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Wichita, KS Posts: 15,110 Blog Entries: 3	i personally haven't since I trained all my babies personally...and they would have taught them the exact same thing i have already...kekek __________________ Yoshi Mei Ling Ting Ting Ting Ki Sun Hye Yukio Kioshi

04-12-2007, 03:36 PM	#4
marcerella02 Loved by Layla Donating Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Canada Posts: 11,257	we love it! but you have to love your trainer... try and go and watch a few classes with the different trainers and see which one you like best... we love our trainer and we've taken begininner and intermediate with her.. and we are now signed up for click a trick and will be taking advanced in the summer! i love the socialization it gives layla! __________________ http://misscanam.blogspot.com/ Layla 's Simon

04-12-2007, 03:49 PM	#5
Sherryabear Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Louisiana Posts: 302	Gordon will have his 5th puppy class this Saturday. I have been with two other dogs of ours before and it helped them. I had already taught him a few of the basic commands, but I wanted him to have the socialization with others (dogs and humans). Gordon learns the commands pretty good within a couple of minutes......the problem with Gordon is distraction. The Petsmart that he goes to.....the class is sorta in the middle of the store , and lots of distractions. The first two classes , I thought he didn't learn anything because he was so distracted. Yet, when I gave him the commands at home , he did them. In the four classes so far he has learn the basics, (sit, down, stay, watch me, leave it, take it, and how to walk nice on a leash) he doesn't have all of them 100% but he is at least 80% even with the distractions. He only does the commands for treats (cheerios) but once he is 100% we will faze them out. He is already doing sit and down with hand signals real good. He will start advance classes at the end of May and then clicker classes. It is well worth the money and the drive (45 minutes) for me. Oh, and Gordon it the only one in the class , there were two others but they dropped out.....to long of a drive. He will have lots in the advance class , so that will help him a lot. __________________ Sherry Mommy to Oliver Dupree

04-12-2007, 05:24 PM	#8
jkquillin Donating Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ocean City MD Posts: 101	I have Annie in the Petsmart puppy classes and I really enjoy it. Although they teach them the basics ((which I had already done)), I took her for the socialization and to get her used to being around bigger dogs. She does great in the "circle" but really shakes and panics when we do the training/walking in the store. She is getting better with it every week though. Overall I would say it is well worth it. Kasey __________________ I Annie http://www.dogster.com/dogs/477515

04-12-2007, 05:00 PM	#6
ozziepoo Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Yuba City, CA Posts: 28	I love the petsmart puppy classes! I do really like the trainer, and that he gets to socialize with other dogs. Ozzie does know a lot of what is being taught but, he is also learning new things.( He is the star of the class). We have done four classes, he learned watch me, and leave it. He perfected sit, down and walking on a leash. I would say they are a lot of fun, and convenient. I would definitely recommend them .

04-12-2007, 05:19 PM	#7
Reese1 Donating YT 5000 Club Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Ohio Posts: 5,304	Well Wrigley is repeating puppy kindergarten! We had our first class at Petsmart last week. We didn't take it there the first time around. The main reason we wanted to do it was for the socialization. Wrigley is really scared of other people and dogs, except for our Yorkie poo who is 3 times her weight, she rules her! I liked the trainer and the class is full with 8 dogs, just what we wanted! There is even a 12 week old Yorkie puppy! The trainer even told us if she is still timid and scared at the end, we can repeat the class again at no charge! I would hate to think our baby would need to do kindergarten three times!

04-12-2007, 05:27 PM	#9
janpan Yorkie Yakker Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Toronto Posts: 42	Yaay! I can't wait for Hustler's beginner classes to start this saturday. By the sounds of it, the classes were a worthwhile investment =)

04-12-2007, 06:07 PM	#10
JuicyGirl YT 500 Club Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Northern California Posts: 571	Lola & her cousin Lily (2 lbs chihuahua) LOVE Petsmart training. The petsmart in Vacaville, CA has a wonderful trainer named Ellen. It's amazing how quickly the pups catch onto! She has some great ideas that have helped with some of our training problems. __________________ Shannon & Lola High Fashion Advisor of the Spoiled Rotten Club

04-12-2007, 08:28 PM	#11
WesleyandMaddie I Love My Stinkers Donating Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Alameda, CA Posts: 791	It is my opinion that most puppy classes are very similar in content: sit, stay, heel, good/bad behaviors, etc. Of course you want to find a teacher that you like though. We loved our puppy class teacher. She was very knowledgeable. But the important thing to remember is that most of the training happens at home. So pretty much no matter the teacher, you can take the guidelines and do great things if you put the time it.

04-12-2007, 08:36 PM	#12
twalla I ♥ my Furheathens Donating Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: VAN ALSTYNE Posts: 8,226	Sam is in the puppy class now and we love it. Now he doesnt do any of the tricks while we are there.... just every now and then, he mainly wants to play with the other dogs. And Sam loves Ms. Rachel. She brings her dog and shows us everything he knows. She is very patient and super friendly. This week will be our 5th class. They teach you as much as you teach the puppy. __________________ Twalla & The Furheathens

04-13-2007, 05:28 AM	#13
Reesee's mom Senior Yorkie Talker Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Celebration, FL Posts: 185	Thank you all so much, knew I could count on you for honest opinions. I am getting Ms. Reesee signed up! Thanks again! __________________ Veronica and Reesee

04-13-2007, 05:34 AM	#14
Dior'sMom Donating YT 2000 Club Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: New York Posts: 2,900	Dior took went to puppy sch in nov. of last yr. We have had a horrible experience. It april and she still hasn't graduated. Y u ask? Because their final exam was on jan 8th and she got sick the day before because of the many treat we were using for the training. Ever since then i have been rescheduling up her appt to graduate and the instructor never shows up and is always sick. It getting to be soo frustrating. But other than that its was ok. We had somewhere to take her on Wed. and she made a few friends. I personally wouldn't recommend it. They can learn those things at home from a book or a tape. You the parent just have to stick with it. __________________ Proud Mom 2 Dior

04-13-2007, 05:39 AM	#15
mistyinca No Longer a Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: USA Posts: 4,143 Blog Entries: 2	You won't be sorry! Even if she did know everything they were going to teach her, you need it for the socialization. Chloe was so scared on her first day, I thought it wouldn't work. By the third training session, she OWNED Petsmart--it was her place. Now, she gets so excited when we go to training. I love to tease her first and get her all wound up. I say to her, "Chloe, do you want to go to Petsmart and play with the puppies?" She comes running lightening speed and dances all over the place. Then she waggles that little tail, and toenail taps, waiting for me to take her, so I say it again..." do you wanna play with the puppies?" She starts dancin' all excited. But I have to do it one more time... "puppies?!" LOL...If I torment her any longer, she'll start barking as if to say, "enough, let's go already!"