Update on CJ's Development

[CJsMommy]

I'm very happy to say that CJ has officially been with us for 2 weeks now, is 11 weeks old and had his first visit with the Vet today. It went really well. He got two shots, a clean bill of health from the doc, and we were shocked to find out that our little shark is 27 LBS!!!! I couldn't believe that! We've also found a place that sells better dog food and got him started on Nutro Ultra for Puppies...a whopping 40 bucks a bag, so hopefully it's as good as some say. A week from Monday we will also be starting an 8 week puppy training course at PetsMart...not sure how it works....but I know he needs it. Any thoughts or examples of what goes on during training?

[BostonRott]

Are there any other training places near you that you could go to instead of Petsmart? They are not known for having trainers that have much dog experience.

Here's a general list for IL on the AKC site: Illinois

And here is one that sounds like it is nearby: Capital Canine Training Club

Please don't waste your money on the Petsmart class, check into other options. You want to have someone with lots of dog experience, as well as knowledge of many breeds, their drives, etc. You won't find that at Petsmart with someone who took at 3hr class one weekend on "how to teach dogs."