sas Posted January 24, 2007 Share Posted January 24, 2007 I'm personaly more partial to the Martingale (small bit of chain at the back). I don't think any training tool available in Australia right now is cruel....if you're trained on how to use it correctly. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beaglenewb Posted January 24, 2007 Author Share Posted January 24, 2007 Thanks ....yeah they are a cheaper alternative and with so many raving reviews why wouldn't I give it a try. Leopuppy...you think so it looks professional, how far do you think it is from RSPCA Burwood East ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sayreovi Posted January 24, 2007 Share Posted January 24, 2007 I personally would be waiting till you get your beagle and get to know its personality before deciding what methods to use. You might be suprised and not even need one. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beaglenewb Posted January 24, 2007 Author Share Posted January 24, 2007 (edited) Hi Tollersown Thanks, but I am not the best trainer, I really would like help in assisting me to teach my dog commands and tricks and to be well behaved. Also socialisation is a MUST !!!! Edited January 24, 2007 by beaglenewb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsD Posted January 24, 2007 Share Posted January 24, 2007 Hi TollersownThanks, but I am not the best trainer, I really would like help in assisting me to teach my dog commands and tricks and to be well behaved. Also socialisation is a MUST !!!! I think Tollersowned might have been talking about a check chain rather than an obedience club . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sayreovi Posted January 24, 2007 Share Posted January 24, 2007 Hi TollersownThanks, but I am not the best trainer, I really would like help in assisting me to teach my dog commands and tricks and to be well behaved. I was talking about the check chains I wouldnt use one on a puppy any way regardless of what the club i was attending said, if they insist on a check i would be leaving. Also socialisation is a MUST !!!! No! Really?! I didnt know that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beaglenewb Posted January 24, 2007 Author Share Posted January 24, 2007 (edited) Yeah GOtcha Tollersowned...... Edited due to me not picking up the joke/sarcastic comment LOL Edited January 24, 2007 by beaglenewb Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Working_Setters Posted January 24, 2007 Share Posted January 24, 2007 Socialisation is a must in all animals. if their only interaction for their first few months of life is humans they may become scared of other dogs. ITs been proven and recommended that you socilaise your dog Beaglenewb - you have to learn to pick up on the sarcasm. Tollersowned (and pretty much everybody who's a regular on DOL, particularly the training forum) is well aware of the need to socialise pups. Hint when you see the icon, it's generally a sarcastic comment - usually all in good fun though, so don't take it seriously/personally. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sayreovi Posted January 24, 2007 Share Posted January 24, 2007 Umm i was so sure i posted a reply but it disappeared? Anyway yeah i was being sarcastic thats why this was there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beaglenewb Posted January 24, 2007 Author Share Posted January 24, 2007 OHHH SORRY !!! I didn't see that....real sorry !!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beaglenewb Posted January 24, 2007 Author Share Posted January 24, 2007 Asking since it is close and just found it....anyone used Eastern Suburbs Obedience Dog Club ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cosmolo Posted January 24, 2007 Share Posted January 24, 2007 Can't say i have and word of mouth is a good way to go when selecting a club/ trainer. I would look for a club that is capable of showing a variety of techniques to you depending on the dog- go down to a few and have a look if your able to. The other thing is that some obedience clubs might be great at some things and not at others- all have strengths and weaknesses. Its okay to go to one place for a puppy pre school and then go to a club a little later if you think that might be a good option. Have a look at some websites, call some different people and ask lots of questions- write it all down, compare at the end of the day and see what you think would be best for you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Janba Posted January 24, 2007 Share Posted January 24, 2007 Contact the clubs you are interested in and say tthat you are getting a new puppy and ask if you can go and watch a class. It will give you an idea of how they train and whether you feel happy training there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beaglenewb Posted January 24, 2007 Author Share Posted January 24, 2007 Thanks Cosmolo and Janba ! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whatevah Posted January 25, 2007 Share Posted January 25, 2007 When you check out the clubs, also check out the vibes. Some clubs have lots of friendly people and dogs others are different. I tend to stay away from clubs where I hear lots of people yelling at their dogs. I am actually going to have a look at Warrigal obedience club this Sunday as they teach herding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoemonster Posted January 25, 2007 Share Posted January 25, 2007 Southern normally have their open day coming up I think, it might be this weekend, maybe give them a call and see Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
leopuppy04 Posted January 25, 2007 Share Posted January 25, 2007 Leopuppy...you think so it looks professional, how far do you think it is from RSPCA Burwood East ? Probably at least 30 - 40mins if you are talking about Southern - it is all the way down the 'other' end of Springvale rd! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
haven Posted January 25, 2007 Share Posted January 25, 2007 When you check out the clubs, also check out the vibes. Some clubs have lots of friendly people and dogs others are different. I tend to stay away from clubs where I hear lots of people yelling at their dogs. I am actually going to have a look at Warrigal obedience club this Sunday as they teach herding. CTD, Four Paws is opening a new training centre in Diggers Rest which will have regular duck and sheep herding workshops Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoemonster Posted January 25, 2007 Share Posted January 25, 2007 We are about 5 minutes closer from rspca than you and it takes us 25-30 min to get to southern Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrsD Posted January 25, 2007 Share Posted January 25, 2007 CTD, Four Paws is opening a new training centre in Diggers Rest which will have regular duck and sheep herding workshops Compared to Vic & NSW our clubs up here are soooo far behind . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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