Obediance Training

[Oscar (AmBull)]

Oscar is currently enrolled in 2 puppy schools and we are wanting to continue on with obediance training. My questions is that there are two really good obeiance schools, is there an issue with having him enrolled in 2 classes? He is already quite stubborn and dominant and we want to train him as best we can as soon as possible before behavioural issues come up and become out of control.

Opinions are much appreciated.

[Kelpie-i]

Oscar is so cute!!

Just be aware of conflicting/differing techniques and information from both schools which may confuse you more than aid you.

[Erny]

My answer is the same as Kelpie-i's .

And I also think Oscar is cute

Edited June 22, 2009 by Erny

[Oscar (AmBull)]

So should I just choose the one school? Or ring them and see methods used?

[Erny]

You could ring them to discuss. But if you are new to "dog obedience training" and might not easily recognise where one method/thing might conflict with another that you have taught/are teaching, then it might be best to stick with one school. If you think you can 'filter' each of the instructor's ummmmm.... instructions and determine how to incorporate them so they don't conflict with what you've been doing with your pup, then go for both schools .

[Jetty]

I agree. The one school is probably the best method to do for puppy preschool. It might confuse you and your dog about the different ways to teach him to perform things. You could always try the second school later on in a obeidence class.