Board and Train, Obedience Class or Private In-Home Training?
If you are looking for a board and train situation, make sure that you will be involved. Some places will show you one thing up front, and practice some very harsh punishment when you aren’t there. There are some very reputable facilities out there, but you need to do the research to make sure you’re your puppy isn’t getting a shock if he doesn’t respond to the trainer right away. Obedience class offers the basic commands and some socialization. Generally, these classes last for 6 weeks and you attend once a week. Some classes allow time for behavioral questions, some focus only on the commands. Some classes are small and more personal, while other are very large and leave no time to talk to the trainer if you need a little help. If your dog has a specific issue, you may want to start with a private consultation to determine what you need. Private in-home training offers you and your dog personalized learning. If you have a specific behavioral issue you’d like to work with, private ses
