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Yay Foz! So only the isntructor was treating the dogs? Did dhshe have you guys asking the dogs for the behaviors? In my class, she may demonstrate on one puppy, but we all are responsible for gettin our puppy to do the behavior. It seems like a TON of talking and a little bit of training for us... Is that what you noticed? Pip does well, but I think he'd like a little nore action  I know I would! It's hard to keep him focused for the whole hour when she spends much of it talking. |
| The instructor explained the behavior, went around and demonstrated on each one, then we practiced for about 5 minutes. We also took a loose leash walk around the store. It was great for socialization..not much walking going on in that store. Fozzie also visited the birds which he seemed to enjoy! |
| Sounds like Foz is doing well...I did find that there was a lot of talking by the Petsmart trainer, and not a TON of time devoted to us actually working with the pups. I suppose that's why they gave us homework. But I also agree that there should be some room (preferably away from the treat rack that kept distracting Walter through the entire class)
BTW, I'm almost sure that the other three dogs in Walter's class could all fit comfortably in his mouth at the same time! Three ittie bitties and my big moose. How do you all feel about the Petsmart method vs. some alternative approaches - say, mentioned in The Dog Listener or Other end of the Leash? I'm still a little unsure. |
| I like the Petsmart methods..probably because they are more widely used and fall into what we already do at our house. I do like Jan Fennell's approach but I'm not so sure it's realistic 100% of the time. I'm trying to combine the two techniques for what fits for us. We need to do what makes us most comfortable. What has helped me from Jan Fennell is seeing things from the dog's perspective and allowed me to be more understanding especially towards Annie's little quirks & her "discussions" with Foz. I've realized that she is often times more effective than us There has to be something to that. |
| I guess that makes the most sense. I agree that Jan Fennell's approach is very revolutionary, and indeed interesting. However, I also agree that it may not always be practical for everyhing in life. Especially the ignoring upon reuiniting thing. That's very hard, especially if you're in and out a lot.
I think Petsmart leaves a little to be desired as far as teaching philosophy or reasoning for methods. I guess it probably varies from trainer to trainer, but I think they probably have some very standard "methods" because of the nature of a big chain like that. I'm a pretty phiolosophical person, and always like to understand background type things. THey do teach the practical stuff, and it gives you a great opportunity for socialization. Like you, I'm going to handle the other stuff at home. Good Luck in school - it's fun!! |
| Yeah- probably because annie speaks dog better then you...
That's one of the reasons I wish I already had an adult dog, the puppy looks to that dog to teach them how to be a good household member... They already know all the rules, so it's so much easier for the puppy to figure out what you want them to do. I guess pip will have to be the big brother when we get another dog... Boy THERE'S a scary thought! |
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