Very Excited

[jas'smom]

Hey all, wasn't sure where to post this but here goes. My sweetie husband has given me an early Valentines Day present. I had told him that I wanted to work with Jasmine on obedience and show her. I had been looking around in the area for a trainer that would help me. She does the basics, heel, sit, down, give (give me that nasty thing in your mouth :D :D ) fetch. She is good with people and other dogs but could do with some more socialization. I have been taking her to Petco etc and she is getting better. To get back to the "present" He has arranged for a trainer that I had spoken to earlier to come to our home tomorrow and work with Jas and me. I wasnt going to use this trainer, as she is veryyyyyy expensive and I couldnt afford her. My hubby said "you deserve it". The trainer has worked with both of Jas's parents, they both compete in obedience and schutzen (spelling?) She knows all their good and bad points, has worked with their other pups etc. I have spoken to her and she wants to evaluate Jas, give me some areas to work on and gennerally point me in the right direction. My question is this, what sort of questions should I be asking??? I want to get as much out of this session as I possibly can.

PS I am nervous and excited, what if she doesnt like my dog??? :( :(

[lblax]

just tell her what your goals are and then ask questions based on what she is telling you about the evaluation and her training methods......and the spelling is schutzhund good luck and have fun with the trainer

[jas'smom]

Originally Posted by lblax

just tell her what your goals are and then ask questions based on what she is telling you about the evaluation and her training methods......and the spelling is schutzhund good luck and have fun with the trainer

Thanks Larry, I feel like such a boob sometimes, everyone on this site is so knowledgeable and while I have had dogs all my life this is my first rottie and I want to do right by her!!!!