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Search for a training facility

Tuesday, August 17th, 2010 | Indigo, Ozzy

Is it possible that our search is done?

I’m not sure how long you’ve been a reader of this blog. If you’ve been around from the start, you may recall that we’ve gone through several trainers since we brought Indy into our lives. I was considering taking Ozzy to obedience at the same facility we used (different trainer) for Indy’s Cautious Canine class, but they aren’t easy to get to right now with all of the construction. I also found a boarding facility that is walking distance from our house, but the classes are very expensive (6 for $200), and I can’t get a trainer to call or email me – so they’re out.

For Puppy K, something we’ve never done before, I decided to settle on Petsmart because they are inexpensive and close by. Tonight is our 5th class (out of 8), and I knew from the 2nd class that it was not the right facility or trainer for us. There is nothing wrong with them, but it’s meant for people who want a pet only – no competition training, no working stuff. So, not for us.

I found a place, Wiggles-n-Wags, that is half an hour (or less) from us, depending on traffic. I conversed with their novice rally instructor via email and went to observe a class. There was another instructor actually participating in the class, so I got to speak to two of them during my visit. It’s all positive, which will work well for us, and all participants seem to enjoy themselves. So, we’re going to sign up for their puppy 2 course, and if things go well, novice rally.

Yup, I’m really happy. I think this place will be great for us.

Tags: Greater Swiss Mountain Dog, Indy the Swissy, Ozzy the Swissy, Swissy

3 Comments to Search for a training facility

elizabeth
August 18, 2010

So glad that you were able to finally find a good training facility. I know how frustrating the searching is, I’m still looking for a place down here.

Jessica
September 2, 2010

Congrats on finding a training place you’re comfortable with! We’re still searching for a place that’s closer to us and only does positive training. We’d also like to find one with a shy dog class, but I fear we may be hoping for too much.

SwissyHugger
September 2, 2010

We did a “cautious canine” class at For Your Canine in Schiller Park. It was ok – nothing spectacular. The only thing from the class that really helped was the “check in” stuff. Good luck!

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