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Board and Train I've been looking around for a trainer or training program for Duke. I came across some programs where I would board Duke there for atleast 2 weeks to be trained, I would attend weekly and get follow up sessions. I'm wondering if anyone have done this and what the outcome has been? I'm concerned that if I do this, I won't be there to bond with him and he might forget or go back to his old habits once he returns home to me. Plus leaving him somewhere for 2 weeks would worry me also (this is a whole other concern just like boarding him at a stranger's home). Any input would be appreciated... thanks, Tam and Duke |
Well, all I can say is that it isn't something I would do, but everyone is different. I couldn't leave mine in the care of someone that way. But that's just me.:rolleyes: |
I've known two people that did that with their dogs, and both got excellent results. They paid in between $500 and $600 for the training with two weeks of boarding. I don't know if it makes any difference, but one dog was a lab and the other a boxer. I think it depends on the trainer, you need to be sure that you are using a good one. I used the same facility for Jezebel's puppy classes, and I was seriously impressed with their whole operation. OTOH, you might be able to get private training lessons, too, and skip the boarding. There is another training / boarding facility nearby that promises to housebreak your pup in 2 weeks, and they charge ... get this ... $1200! :eek: |
I personally wouldn't. I find the bonding part of training to be the best part of it all. :) I think I would only do it if I had a really bad problem dog, but if it's just basic obedience needed, then I don't think it's necessary. That can be done with 10-15 mins per night of simple training. |
I did this with my Cane Corso when he was 6 months old....after his puppy Kindergartens and Basic Obedience that we did together. He went for 3 weeks, and lived there. No, he did not forget us, and he was outstanding when he was done with the 3 weeks of training. Off leash, on lease, you name it, including distraction. Then we went together again for more training as a team. He also went back for PP training (Personal Protection) when he was 3 for 3 more weeks. He loves it at the facility, and they treat him great. No, my wife would not let the Yorkie leave for a day, let a lone weeks. She did the training one on one, but Maxine still does her thing. So, I guess for a Yorkie, no, especially if they get stressed without you. There are also bigger dogs at training facilities, and always a poosbility they will get hurt, though slim. |
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