Your Questions About Dog Training Classes Denver
Sharon asks…
Which dog training place would you recommend in the north Denver area?
I live in north Commerce City/south Brighton and have a 12 weeks old puppy goldendoodle. I’ve been searching for decent puppy obedience class and I’m lost. Who would you recommend? Thank you!
admin answers:
I don’t live in your area, but this is what i did when I was looking for a trainer. I went to the local dog park, and dog friendly areas and watched dogs and their owners interacting. The dogs who had a pleasant demeanor and the owners who really watched them…well, I approached and asked for a training recommendation. Between 4 or 5 people I got 2 names. I did a little reading on training methods and had a pretty good idea of what might be best for my dog. I went to observe both these trainers teach a group lesson. One of them really impressed me and I chose to work with him. This organization has a package deal that is way more expensive than Petsmart. But all of these trainers are certified, with years of experience in ALL methods of training and all types of breeds. Their package does include 5 hours personal one on one training in your home or area outside, training tools AND free group classes for the life of your dog. The classes are 3 x a week. You can go, or not. I like the classes and the reinforcement is great for the dog’s obedience. And, if some problem arises, they are always there for you by phone , internet or after group class. Goldendoodles are great dogs with a fairly high energy level. The petsmart trainers are OK for basic obedience for dogs that are happy go lucky and benefit from the socialization. In case a dog is challenging, dominant/ aggressive or presenting any problem out of the ordinary, they are not the way to go. Sometimes you do get what you pay for! Hope you find a good trainer…good luck.
James asks…
Does anyone know of a good dog trainer in Denver?
admin answers:
It depends on what you want: private lessons, group classes, someone else to train your dog for you
Is this for general/basic obedience or something more advanced/specific (e.g. Aggression problems)?
The Dumb Friends League offers group classes at a good rate. The instructors are behavior department staff and usually have 1 or more behavior volunteers helping. All behavior staff are extremely knowledgeable about dog behavior. They emphasize positive reinforcement/clicker training. DDFL offers many classes beyond basic obedience. Visit their website for more information:
http://ddfl.convio.net/site/PageServer?pagename=training_dog
William asks…
dog is always hyper what to do?
i asked this question before and i appreciated all your answers but im still not having any luck. my boyfriend has a german shephard, hes 1 yrs. old. he is EXTREMELY HYPER! no aggeration. any ways since my last question we have taken him outside for an hour or even 2 on really nice days,just to let him run and play ball. we’ve been trying to walk him but he wants nothung to do with a leash. we’re still trying like around the yard for now. we do this everyday. still no change. he jumps on you all the time, doesnt pay attention to his little boy who is 3,always knocking him down or nipping at him. i know hes playin but he does not stop not even with time outs,hes more hyper when he comes out. we put him in time out starting at 1 min. then we esculate up to 7 mins. it doesnt change. and we dont over do it. that can be too much to be put in time out. he also chews on things even right in front of you,even if things are put up. i swear he doesnt sleep. he wines and tramples on us at night
admin answers:
You need to take him to training. With a professional trainer. German Shepards are extremely intelligent. You need to be exercising his MIND as well as his body. He is not being challenged enough. Pet Co and Petsmart have CHEAP training classes. They are not the best, but they will do. You can then work with him on training several times a day in shorter increments. That will help his as well. Plus, with training he will learn to walk on leash just fine.
Also, is he being taught he proper things to chew on? He needs bully sticks, kongs, buster cubes – things that will work his mind. The minute he gets ahold of something he shouldn’t have, you say “eh eh”, remove it, replace it with a proper toy and then praise him for chewing on that. You can get a product called SCAT that you place on the counters, tabletops, etc. It is motion activated. The minute the paws hit the counter, a blast of air and noise is activated. It works like a charm. My male no longer counter surfs and we haven’t had the SCAT on the couters, tabletops or bed for a year. We’re getting ready to use it again with our 7 month pup as she’s starting to surf when she’s bored.
Timeouts should be for a minimum of 10 minutes. You are not giving him enough time to calm himself down. Timeouts aren’t just for him, they are for you as well. Have you tried crate training for sleep? This will help both you and he get rest. You get into a regular routine. Just like a baby going into their crib, the crate at night signifies bed time. It will be easy to transition him to sleeping on his own bed once he used to the evening routine. Denver Dumb Friends has a GREAT article that can guide you through crate training here:
www.ddfl.org
This is all very fixable with training. Training isn’t just for him, it’s for you two as well. You will be amazed at the helpful tips you learn! It’s also a lot of fun. He’s super smart so you will be able to teach him all kinds of cool tricks to impress friends as well as burn off that energy. You might also hook up with a dog or two that he likes from the class. We met a few couples and have been having playdates with our newest pup for a few months now. It’s an amazing energy burner because they can go at it much better than we can!!
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