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How to Find the Right Dog School for your Dog
Has a new puppy recently become a member of your family? Puppies
are born with instincts, but not with the knowledge of how to
behave. Therefore, it is necessary to teach your new puppy
appropriate behaviors and also some fun tricks. You can try to
do this yourself or you can enlist the help of a dog school.
There are many different types of dog schools available. What
dog school would be the best for your dog? Things to consider
when searching for a dog school include: the age of your dog,
the breed, the personality, and what it is that you want your
dog to learn.
Let's focus first on what you want your dog to learn. Do wish to
have your dog learn basic obedience commands such as "sit" and
"stay"? Do you want to learn practice drills you can do with
your dog at home such as keeping them from begging for food at
the dinner table? Then local dog schools will best meet your
needs.
Local dog schools can be found at community colleges, city
recreation centers, through pet stores, and even through private
dog schools. You can opt to take a group class with up to twenty
other dogs. These types of dog schools are often less expensive
and meet in a local park. They meet once or twice week for a few
weeks. You can have fun teaching your dog new commands as well
as let them socialize with fellow dogs.
Local dog schools can offer more advanced dog training classes
as well. Perhaps your dog has mastered the basic commands and
you want to teach them how to hold a piece of food on their nose
for a specified amount of time and then flip it into their
mouth. You can find dog schools that have fun, exciting advanced
classes where you and your dog can bond.
You may consider having your dog compete in dog shows. Maybe you
purchased your dog from an established breeder that has
determined your dog has champion DNA in their pedigree. If so
then you should look into more in depth dog schools that are
focused specifically and dog handling/showing. You can find
these through breeders and the American Kennel Club. You can
search for dog training materials and resources on the American
Kennel Club website at: http://www.akc.org/.
On a different note, maybe you want your dog to become a service
dog or guide dog for the blind. Dogs that perform these jobs
have to go to specific guide dog training schools. These special
dog schools are necessary because there are very detailed
requirements and commands that a guide dog must
learn. These
types of dog schools will also provide the support, knowledge,
and training necessary to make your dog a successful guide dog.
There are many guide and service dog schools around the world to
train your dog. You can find these schools through your breeder,
groomer, and veterinarian. You can also find information about
these dog schools through the Internet. A comprehensive listing
is available by Wolf Packs - List of Service Dog Schools and
Information. You can find this on their website at:
http://wolfpacks.com/serviced.htm
Once you have determined what you want your dog to learn then
you can narrow down your search of dog schools by taking into
account your dog's age, personality, and breed. Do you have a
young puppy that is large like a Great Dane? Or do you have tiny
new Bichon Frise that weighs in at only 4 pounds? Find out the
type of dogs that are allowed into the dog training class.
Will the dog training class be filled with many large dogs that
might scare your little Bichon Frise? Or are there dog classes
available that are separated by age and weight? It is a good
idea to be aware of this information before you sign your dog up
for classes. You want to provide them the best experience
possible and not have them cower when it is time to head to dog
class each week.
Another consideration when choosing between dog schools is the
amount of one-on-one attention. Is your dog very active and
can't sit still during group training sessions? Many dog schools
offer private classes. Sometimes the dog trainer will even come
to your home to give you and your pooch lessons.
Picking among dog schools is also reliant upon the price and
schedule flexibility of the classes. Run a price and schedule
comparison on dog schools in your area. This will help you to
discover a dog school that fits your schedule, your dog's
personality, and meets your budget.
Choosing between dog schools is an important decision that will
set your dog on the path to obedience success. Take your time
and choose wisely so that both you and your canine buddy have a
memorable, enjoyable dog training experience.
About the author:
Katie, a lifelong dog lover, owns
http://www.dog-breeds-infosite.com which is the ultimate dog
lover's resource. Research dog breeds & get free tips on dog
training, dog supplies, dog health, dog school, dog grooming,
dog laws, dog products & how to find dog sitters & dog walkers.
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