| Call me silly, and slap me sideways, but I take my dogs to group obedience classes first and foremost for the socialization and distraction. Secondly, to assist me in handling and finessing MY training procedures - so that I can go home and practice in a more efficient manner - IMHO, the more that I can subject my dogs to - i.e. dogs, people, situations, places, blah blah blah, the less concerned they are about those dogs, people, situations, places, blah blah blah, and the more apt they are to listen to me when those distractions are around...... at least that is my goal.
Just my 1 cent worth there.. have a nice day . elisabeth |