Pesto's Mummy Posted March 9, 2010 Share Posted March 9, 2010 Hi Guys, I have a Silky X Papillon called Pesto. He is 16 weeks yo and has just gradated from puppy pre school at Best Friends in Maribyrnong (Strongly recommend, great customer services and passionate staff). I am now researching for good Obedience Schools to continue Pesto's training. Can any one please make any recommendation in Maribyrnong (or surrounding suburbs such as: Essendon, Monee Ponds, Yarraville etc) Many thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greytmate Posted March 9, 2010 Share Posted March 9, 2010 Northern Obedience Dog Club. At Aberfeldie Park Moonee Ponds. Possibly close enough to walk to. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pesto's Mummy Posted March 9, 2010 Author Share Posted March 9, 2010 Northern Obedience Dog Club. At Aberfeldie Park Moonee Ponds. Possibly close enough to walk to. Thanks heaps Greymate! What is your experience with this school? Have you used these guys before or know anyone that has? Being that close by would be a real convenience however I really want to ensure I have a really great school for my little buddy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kelpie-i Posted March 9, 2010 Share Posted March 9, 2010 Hello Pesto's Mum We run classes in Keilor Downs which is not too far from Maribyrnong. Excellent to see that you are wanting to continue training with your pup aftr pre-school. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelpiechick Posted March 10, 2010 Share Posted March 10, 2010 I was a member at Northern for 10 years (nothing to do with the club that I'm not a member any more, just no longer do obedience) Like any club run by volunteers there will always be a mixture in the type of training you get, but in general my experience was positive. There are some really good instructors there who are very helpful and people are friendly. Plus there are also a couple with some good knowledge of dog behaviour as well - I got way more help from one instructor there with my fear aggressive ACD than I did from the so called professional behaviourist I consulted. Training methods also seem to have evolved quite a bit from the time I started with my first dog and there is now more of what I would call a mixture or a balance. There are some good positive trainers down there (mixed in with the correction chain brigade plus those who favour a combination of methods) and most are fairly open as to how you reward your dog, as opposed to some clubs I've been to where the instructor just about has a hissy fit if there is a piece of food or God forbid - a toy- in sight. It's fine to use a flat collar, food rewards, etc. but they also accept haltis(if you know how to use one correctly) and correction collars as well- flat collars only in puppy class of course. You also have Keilor Obedience fairly near by. I don't have personal experience with them but know a lot of people who do and they come very highly recommended. They use positive methods only I believe. My advice would be go along without your puppy have a look at both clubs and talk to some people there before you make a decision. Both train Sunday mornings, Northern at Aberfeldie Park , can't remember the name of Keilor ground (Davies reserve??) but it's right alongside the Calder freeway, near Fullarton Rd in Niddrie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greytmate Posted March 10, 2010 Share Posted March 10, 2010 I was a member there for over ten years before I moved up here. I think I know who you are kelpiechick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kelpiechick Posted March 10, 2010 Share Posted March 10, 2010 With apologies to the OP for going OT in this thread ...... Greytmate, was it the cranky ACD that gave it away? I think he is pretty memorable to a lot of people down there. He is now 10 and still going strong as is my old boy who is now 15. OK, digging into my memory bank and I think I know who you are too (K?) but I don't recognise any of your lovely dogs in your siggie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Greytmate Posted March 11, 2010 Share Posted March 11, 2010 Yes, that is me. Poor old Sam and Bronny died, and now I have four greyhounds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pesto's Mummy Posted March 11, 2010 Author Share Posted March 11, 2010 Greytmate - Thanks heaps Kelpie-i - Thanks! I have you on my list to research this weekend. Can you make any specific recommendations regarding trainers, techniques etc. kelpiechick - No need to apologize. I really appreciate that in depth response. Massive thanks. For anyone else reading. I have Also be advised to investigate: o Planet K9 (97317911) o A Perfect Spot (93501281) o Ohbehave (however I think this is only for puppy preschool and privet consultation) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SmoothieGirl Posted March 11, 2010 Share Posted March 11, 2010 I'm in Spotswood and went back to my old club Werribee. I really enjoy it and they are nice and flexible and love positive training. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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