[Mattweiser]

Hi Heather,

First off, I will say "YES", that is moving awefully fast, especially for a young dog.

I have to say that I am not a fan of group OB for yong dogs. There are way too many distractions there, and it becomes a battle to see who can gain the dog's attention. IMO not the way to begin its life of training.

Secondly, I am very unclear as to what in this instance warrants a "Behaviorist". Seems to me that this "trainer" has learned a nice crutch when it comes to training dogs... "if I can't train the dog, it must need a behaviorist..."

I would say that the dog simply needs more time, more repetitions, and more direction.

also, if the dog is not good off-leash in public, that should tell you one thing.... Don't take his leash off in public... 7.5months is way too young for off leash proofing..... especially in a environmental smorgasborg that is PetsMart.