FAQ
FAQ
- What age can I start training my dog?
- Where are group classes held?
- My dog barks and pulls at other dogs when I walk him, what kind of training do I need?
- Should I worry about my dog gaining weight while training with treats?
- Can the whole family attend a training session?
- Why would I choose private training?
A: Puppys can start as early as 8 weeks old.
A: I offer low cost group classes at
The OC Humane Society
21632 Newland
Huntington Beach, CA 92646
or
for semi-private training programs you can attend a class offered through My Doggies Daycare in Rancho Santa Margarita.
Q: My dog barks and pulls at other dogs when I walk him, what kind of training do I need? Q: Should I worry about my dog gaining weight while training with treats? Q: Can my whole family attend the class? Q: Why should I choose private training?
A: Get your dog in a problem solving workshop or private training session first to get his barking and leash aggression under control, then continue with either private or put him in a group class to teach him how to heel so he's not pulling you down the street. My Adult/Basic Obedience class covers leash pulling!
A: No, most puppies are very active and burn more than their fair share of calories per day. I suggest wheat free, human grade treats for your pets. The higher quality the treat the bigger response you will get from your dog. For adult dogs you can consider cutting out a 1/4 cup of kibble a day for large dogs or equivalent for small dogs.
A: Yes, the whole family is encouraged to come to class. You can make training a fun game for kids. Kids should be seated during class. With the instructors approval your child can handle the dog in class. Children should not walk dogs into or out of class.
A: Private training is available for two reasons, either for convience in scheduling or for dogs with problems such as barking, aggression, potty training emergencies, jumping, etc.