Training Facility Recommendations

[LisaB85]

Hi guys, as some of you probably already know, I have a doberman puppy who is now about 3.5 months old. He knows how to sit, come, heel, stay, wait, leave it, shake, down, outside, inside, toilet, NO (you're being naughty right now), uh uh (you're moving towards doing something naughty), bring here, dance lol (put your paws on my hands, stand up and follow me) and there are no doubt others but along those sorts of lines. He is very obedient now, but I am keen to put him through some obedience classes to make the fast approaching teenage years more bearable. We have owned a female rottie before and had no issues, but, stories on these forums have left me a bit worried about what my little boy may become like as a male dobe.

I have called a few places that I found via a google search, but most of them offer a service where I would leave my dog with them to train for 2-3 weeks. If possible, I would prefer a service that trains me to better train him. I am very fortunate in having a flexible work arrangement that also pays very well, so I have the time and resources to dedicate to his training myself. I am located in the eastern suburbs of Sydney, but will travel up to an hour to take him to the best place, so if anyone has any recommendations or advice on the type of services I should be seeking I'm all ears.

[sas]

What you're looking for is an obedience club: http://www.easternsuburbsdogtraining.org.au/

I personaly drive an hour out to Luci Ellem once a week in Austral: http://www.camarna.com/obedience.htm

Depending on what you want and how you want to train your dog is going to depend on the club you go to

Edited April 23, 2010 by sas

[Kavik]

What is your aim for your pup?

Are you planning on doing competitive sports or just have a nice companion with good manners? The way you approach training for each of these will be different.