kirsty79 Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 I have finally concluded my anti-social, stubborn, pig-headed, diva-type basset hound needs to be taught some manners. OH was taking Fred (Basset) and Jessie (god only knows what breed) for a walk. Reaches end of our driveway and is faced with another walker with a HUGE boofer. The owner tells his dog to sit, no fuss, not a single bark, he just sits obediently. Fred meanwhile is woofing (in his deep throaty manly basset way). He is going mad. To someone who does not know Fred they would think he was being aggressive he was going so crazy. OH and I know full well he is all mouth and has even been scared by his own shadow. Anyway, he has figured out how to slip his collar, which he does and heads towards the other dog, leaving my OH to pretty much dive and grab him before he comes snout to snout with this dog 3 times the size of him. So, please dolers, can anyone recommend a good (but affordable) way of training Fred. He is almost 4. I like the idea of obedience classes because it will socialise him as well, but would we be allowed in considering he can appear aggressive (even though he isn't)?? I have a feeling in the classes I will be humiliated "Marley and Me" style. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huski Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 Whereabouts in Brissy are you? It might be worthwhile to see a trainer for a one on one session and then consider obedience classes. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic oh lah Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 I'd recommend the same. Me and my girl Sophie have just started at Metropolitan Dog Obedience Club at Chermside in Brisbane and they're great from what i've seen thus far- and they have a system in place that a dog with a yellow ribbon on it's collar or lead, or a dog that's tied out is to be given a wide berth for a range of different reaons, so once you've had some private sessions that might be a good place to start. Depends where in Brissy you are of course Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirsty79 Posted February 1, 2010 Author Share Posted February 1, 2010 I'm in Petrie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nic oh lah Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 I'm in Murrumba Downs (-: We're practically neighbours! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
huski Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 I think Pine Rivers and Metro may be your closest clubs. I would also consider contacting Jane Harper from Dogs on Track She's a great behaviourist. http://www.dogsontrack.com.au/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seita Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 If you just want your dogs to walk on a loose lead etc you might be better off going to a behaviourist/one on one trainer. Obedience clubs tend to focus on heeling (and lots of it) and not so much on the 'real life' stuff like walking on a loose lead etc... obedience classes can be great but honestly if your dogs are reasonable well behaved and you just want more control on a lead and one on one session or two would be best! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Got Spots Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 If he slips his collar - maybe invest in a martingale collar - great for my slippery whippets or greyhounds They give you a bit of safety, alternately have 2 collars with a joiner b/w them so if he slips one then the other is still there or instead of a second collar a harness with a joiner to the collar - either so the collar can't come off or so that you have him if he escapes the collar Big thumbs up for Jane she is awesome - she has access to a wonderful non-reactive greyhound, who put up with my whippet snapping at her without a blink of an eye lid With obedience clubs go and watch their techniques adn talk to people before joining so you can see if it is for you Also - K9force Steve does distance courses for loose lead walking etc - awesome Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mystiqview Posted February 1, 2010 Share Posted February 1, 2010 Third the one on one start off. Obedience clubs work in a class situation. Depending on the club and numbers you can have up to 20 people in a class. WHile most will try to keep numbers down to 10 or so, it is not always possible. That is a large number of people for one trainer to keep an eye on. Experienced trainers would be hard pressed to keep an eye on such a large class 100% of the time. The instructors at many clubs are people who have trained/trailed a dog or three. Their experience and knowledge vary greatly. People who are struggling or have issues do not get the attention they sometimes need to start off with, and get quickly left behind and disheartened. Once you get some basic control on a lead over your dog, then an obedience club will be good to keep up the training and socialisation. Here's your closest: Pine Rivers at Strathpine on Friday nights. Metro at Chermside on Monday nights. Teamwork Dog Obedience (private club but good) at Carseldine on Saturday morning. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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