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03-27-2017, 05:13 PM | #1 |
YorkieTalk Newbie! Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Van Nuys, CA, USA
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| Professional Dog Training I have a question about puppy training and I can't seem to find any other links for something similar. So, please bear with me if this question/problem has been presented here before. I have two female Yorkie puppies Nikki and Stevie, that are close to 4 months of age. The two have your typical puppy issues; potty training, teething, deaf while playing, the usual things. I was talking to the vet tech about an issue with one of the puppies peeing when she sees either my daughter-in-law or my son. I asked if the vet does bladder tucks for something like that and she looked at me and told me that it was a behavioral problem not medical. I knew that, I was trying to make light of a situation that I have no control over nor do I have a clue on how to stop this behavior. She gave me a business card to a dog training service to come out and evaluate my puppies. I made the phone call and an appointment. After the trainer assessed the girls, he presented his answer to all of my problems and problems I didn't know I had or will have. He wanted to take my two girls to his house for four weeks and train them there. He said he would introduce them and socialize them to his other dogs that he's training. He then told me the cost for his services: $2,500.00 per dog. But, since they were young and small, I would get a deal and only pay $3,500.00 plus incidentals. And, the biggest jolt of all, was that he wanted to put a choke chain and a lead on the puppies. While he was here, he brought a choke chain and asked me to put it on the puppies and I said no. Absolutely not. After his speech and the terms of the training, I sat there dumbfounded. I really was shocked. I can't see myself allowing someone to take my puppies for 4 weeks while wearing a choke chain without me being there to oversee their safety. Am I wrong about this style of training? I told him that I did not want a guard dog or a perfect dog. All I wanted was for one to quit peeing when she saw my son and daughter in law. I like having goofy lap dogs that lick my face and bring me back the toys that I throw. The trainer also said that he would help with socialization with other dogs. I said they do fine with my son's dog and my sister's dog. Those are the only two dogs the puppies will be around. What does everyone else think? And why do I feel like I'm leading my puppies astray? My husband said that the trainer did a good sales job on me, trying to get me to see things his way. Help
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03-28-2017, 02:47 AM | #2 |
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03-28-2017, 03:39 AM | #3 | |
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03-28-2017, 04:04 AM | #4 |
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| Absolutely do not use a trainer that uses choke collars, or wants to remove them from your house to theirs. The idea or training is to train the owner, give the owner the tools for training. Training should always be with the owner present. This trainer Obviously knows nothing about toy breed dogs if he uses a choke collar.
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03-28-2017, 04:56 AM | #5 |
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| I wouldn't do it. By the way my Duchess does something similar. When she sees someone she knows, she gets excited and pees. She does it with me as well. When I get in the house, I just ignore her until she calms down. Then I shower her with attention. It works for me and it's free. |
03-28-2017, 07:54 AM | #6 |
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| After everything was said and done, I did turn him down. Thank you everyone for reinforcing my husband's and my decision. I knew in my heart I was doing the right thing. As soon as he said "choke collar" and "away for four weeks" he and the company he represents, went into the trash can. If anyone is interested, the company's name is Lorenzo's Dog Training. I'm great with having loving, goofy lap dogs that know their name and are happy to see me when I walk in the door.
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03-28-2017, 01:20 PM | #7 |
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| I don't know if it's relevant and/or if, with Piper, coincidence, but Piper's weird piddling problems went away within month or so of being spayed. Has your girl been spayed, yet (I know she's still young)? AND NEVER EVER would I let anyone take Piper anywhere; nor would I permit anything other than a no-choke harness for training, walking, etc. Your girl is excited or nervous about your visitor, I say upon their arrival, just have everyone ignore her; I think she'll outgrow this piddly, little problem (sorry, couldn't help myself!). |
03-28-2017, 01:52 PM | #8 |
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| Taking your babies for so long...and using a choke collar? I would run! Hope you are able to find another trainer in your area. Is your puppy only peeing when he's excited? Or just the pure sight of your daughter-n-law and son? Do they live in your house or are they considered visitors? If they don't live with you, I have a feeling once your puppy gets to know them, the pee accidents will eventually stop. While you're looking for another trainer, keep up with your potty training techniques and also obedience training techniques. Sometimes puppies pee when they are too excited. My past dog did that too when she was a little puppy (eventually she grew out of it). Train your puppy to sit and stay (clicker and treats works wonders). Have your family practice obedience training with the puppies too. The idea is to have them sit and stay to control their excitement (as difficult as that sounds). Or have your son/daughter-n-law do whatever it takes for to wait until they are less excitable before they approach the puppy.
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