Boot Camp For Obedience Training For A Shar-pei

[funkystar]

I was wondering if anyone can recommend a place in Melbourne/Vic that has training facilities where the dog boards. I have a 7 month sharpei that is becoming a little anxious and also does not want to listen. She shows some agression at the vets and I want to get her out of that behaviour. I socialise her by taking her with me everywhere I go eg the beach, busy streets, markets, shopping and she is around old people and kids She isnt too fond of other dogs and wants to always be boss.

I have found these 2 places online and was wondering if anyone has heard of them or has any suggestions.

Thanks

http://www.fourpawsk9training.com.au/boarding.htm and http://www.dogtraining.com.au/

[haven]

My personal opinion is that 4 Paws are fabulous and I wouldn't touch Command with a 10 foot pole :rolleyes:

[The Spotted Devil]

Hi funkystar

I personally don't like the idea of sending a dog away for boarding/training unless it is a Guide Dog In all honesty, you and your dog would be better served by employing the services of a professional and qualified dog trainer. This is because it may well be about the relationship you have with your dog which is not something that can be solved by a boarding/training facility. 2 Melbourne members on DOL are Erny and Cosmolo - I haven't used their services but they come highly recommended from others. JMHO of course :rolleyes:

Good luck!

[crazy beagle lady]

4 Paws are fantastic, we have one of their qualified trainers consult and assist us with our Rescue Beagles.

[haven]

So many people are against boarding and training, but there is a right and a wrong way to go about it.

While I admit to finding it strange that there are people around who want to have perfectly trained dogs without doing a shred of work themselves, not everyone has the time or expertise to train their dog in the prefered skills. Sometimes it's in the best interests of the owner and the dog in question to go with the option of boarding and training (with an experienced, reputable trainer).

Dropping your dog off at some random kennel with crappy trainers who beat your dog into submission for two weeks with the expectation of then picking up a pefectly trained canine wonder that never needs another day of training in it's life is completely unreasonable, but that's not a given when people want boarding and training.

There are facilities about that are run by professional trainers who are ethical, knowledgable and qualified to do what they do. They spend time with the owner discussing what the issues with the dog are or what they want the dog to be able to do. They ensure that the owner has a reasonable expectation of what they will get out of boarding and training and they make the owner aware that 2 weeks is a training facility is not a permenant magic cure all and that the dog will need ongoing training to maintain the standard achieved and to transfer that standard to the owner. Any good training facility will also include, or at the very least recommend, regular lessons or training classes to train the owner up to a comparable standard with the dog.

Assuming that the owners have the right expectations and understanding of how boarding and training works and have done their research as to the quality of the facility and the trainers in question, IMHO there is absolutely nothing wrong with taking it as a jump start to training if it is only going to benefit both the dog and the owner in the long run.

[funkystar]

So many people are against boarding and training, but there is a right and a wrong way to go about it.

While I admit to finding it strange that there are people around who want to have perfectly trained dogs without doing a shred of work themselves, not everyone has the time or expertise to train their dog in the prefered skills. Sometimes it's in the best interests of the owner and the dog in question to go with the option of boarding and training (with an experienced, reputable trainer).

Dropping your dog off at some random kennel with crappy trainers who beat your dog into submission for two weeks with the expectation of then picking up a pefectly trained canine wonder that never needs another day of training in it's life is completely unreasonable, but that's not a given when people want boarding and training.

There are facilities about that are run by professional trainers who are ethical, knowledgable and qualified to do what they do. They spend time with the owner discussing what the issues with the dog are or what they want the dog to be able to do. They ensure that the owner has a reasonable expectation of what they will get out of boarding and training and they make the owner aware that 2 weeks is a training facility is not a permenant magic cure all and that the dog will need ongoing training to maintain the standard achieved and to transfer that standard to the owner. Any good training facility will also include, or at the very least recommend, regular lessons or training classes to train the owner up to a comparable standard with the dog.

Assuming that the owners have the right expectations and understanding of how boarding and training works and have done their research as to the quality of the facility and the trainers in question, IMHO there is absolutely nothing wrong with taking it as a jump start to training if it is only going to benefit both the dog and the owner in the long run.

Haven I agree with you there . I do work alot and am not home that much when I am at work my dog stays with my parents who are in their 80's and have no trouble with her at all during the working day. I dont expect Lulu to come back full trained but I do want her to come back with a little more discipline so I can continue to train her from that point on. I dont want to send her off just anywhere which is why I am asking for advice. I have had dogs all my life and have never gone down this route so its all new to me. Its all quite upsetting to me to even consider this but I think its what she needs . Thanks for the advice I totally know not to expect a magical cure I would be happy with a quarter cure ha ha

[Kodiak]

I haven't gone the boarding/training route but I did do puppy classes (and later herding) with 4 Paws. I found them excellent and so recommend them in a heart beat!

[Cosmolo]

We offer boarding and training as well But if you are west of the city- Four Paws is very good

[funkystar]

We offer boarding and training as well But if you are west of the city- Four Paws is very good :D

Hi Cosmolo

I sent you a pm I hope you can help :D

[Cosmolo]

Have replied :D