some suggestion for names

tupacs2legs · 08-11-2011, 15:56

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Originally Posted by Enid Black

I quote Rona!!

Wise decision, and yes, start training immediately (a training fit for the age) because you will need it in around 10 months XD...

Word of a male CSW owner!

silly question

but do dog owners in the continent not start training the minute the new pup/dog enters the home?

jefta · 08-11-2011, 17:12

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Originally Posted by tupacs2legs

silly question

but do dog owners in the continent not start training the minute the new pup/dog enters the home?

Lot of them never start.
My first impression when I visit UK with my beagle was very high obedience level presented by normal owners and their pets on the streets, in parks, etc. I have never seen so awareness? owners as British

Enid Black · 08-11-2011, 22:18

Here in Italy it depends.

Most of the dogs do not receive the basic education. And when I say MOST, I mean MOST.

I started when Spettro was 4 months old. It was not easy to find the right person, the first I was at did not convince me and I did not trust him... when I found our present trainer, I was very happy.

Anyway, even if I did not have a trainer, I started teaching him little exercise and I socialised him a lot. So when we started, we weren't completely at zero.

I can assure you that dog owners that go to training are an exception.. Sadly.

yukidomari · 08-11-2011, 22:23

Most people in the USA do not take their dogs to class for training or socialization or get a trainer unless they are having huge problems with their dogs, and then only sometimes they will get help.

Mostly of the super minority people who do train, are people who intend to use their dogs for sports or working.

GalomyOak · 08-11-2011, 23:36

My local kennel club offers basic obedience classes (sit, down, stay, heel, stand for exam) - 6 weeks, $60, one hour each week, all positive training with a fitted nylon slip collar (dominant dog collar). We usually start out with 8-10 people for a session (sessions are usually back to back). By the end, 25%-50% of the people have given up...it's not from lack of effort on the instructor's part! And it is usually the most out of control dogs.

One can only guess what happens to the dog after that...

Tassle · 09-11-2011, 11:06

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Originally Posted by tupacs2legs

silly question

but do dog owners in the continent not start training the minute the new pup/dog enters the home?

I would never have considered this either.

I get more and more people calling to book the dog in before they have purchased it.

08-11-2011, 22:18	#3
Enid Black Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Arezzo Posts: 1,142	Here in Italy it depends. Most of the dogs do not receive the basic education. And when I say MOST, I mean MOST. I started when Spettro was 4 months old. It was not easy to find the right person, the first I was at did not convince me and I did not trust him... when I found our present trainer, I was very happy. Anyway, even if I did not have a trainer, I started teaching him little exercise and I socialised him a lot. So when we started, we weren't completely at zero. I can assure you that dog owners that go to training are an exception.. Sadly. __________________ Enid Black, Gianni, Spettro and Kira

08-11-2011, 23:36	#5
GalomyOak Howling Member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Colorado Posts: 436	My local kennel club offers basic obedience classes (sit, down, stay, heel, stand for exam) - 6 weeks, $60, one hour each week, all positive training with a fitted nylon slip collar (dominant dog collar). We usually start out with 8-10 people for a session (sessions are usually back to back). By the end, 25%-50% of the people have given up...it's not from lack of effort on the instructor's part! And it is usually the most out of control dogs. One can only guess what happens to the dog after that... __________________ "What lies behind us and what lies ahead of us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us."~Henry David Thoreau http://www.galomyoak.com

08-11-2011, 22:23	#4
yukidomari Moderator Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Los Angeles CA Posts: 847	Most people in the USA do not take their dogs to class for training or socialization or get a trainer unless they are having huge problems with their dogs, and then only sometimes they will get help. Mostly of the super minority people who do train, are people who intend to use their dogs for sports or working.