As soon as you bring your puppy or rescue dog home. You can't start soon enough. Your new Puppy or Dog is learning something new every day and we want to make sure they are learning the right things.
Where are your classes Located?
We do most of our classes here at the facility located in San Marcos off of Grand Ave, just in from San Marcos Blvd, in the Carmela's Italian Restaurant shopping center. We also offer classes with Dogtopia of San Marcos. Please check out our class schedule located on this website in the "Services" page...
What is the difference between Private Lessons and Group Classes?
Private Lessons allows you and the trainer to focus and build a program for your goals and needs you have for your dog. It also allows us to schedule lessons as it fits your schedule as well as the trainers.
Group Classes are more structured and general. They are also same day same time every week for 6 weeks.
What Training Program is right for me and my dog?
It really depends on you and your dog and what you want to get out of training. If you just want to get some basic obedeince and take care of the common behavior problems such as jumping, mouthing, barking, potty training and house manners then a group class would be fine. If you want to touch on more specific things that your dog does in your home or if you want/need more one on one attention, then Private In-Home lessons is the way to go.
Please call or e-mail us if you are unsure and we can help you decide what is the right program for you.
Can I join a Class if my dog has some aggression issues?
That depends on the kind of aggression as well as the extent of it. There have been many occasions where we did a couple private lessons to give the owner some control and confidence they need to handle the dog around other dogs. And then they joined a group class to work around the other dogs, to get even better control and confidence.
What should I look for in a trainer?
This is a tough one because there are so many trainers out there with so many different techniques. So here are a few questions to ask:
· How many years have you been a full-time professional dog trainer?
· What methods of training and what equipment do you use and why?
· Can I observe a dog training class?
· How much is your consultation?
The number of years a dog trainer has been training dogs full-time can tell you a lot. But you want to make sure they not only have the years but the experience as well. Obviously the more experience with dogs, the better.
You have to go with the methods and equipment you feel comfortable with not to mention the trainer themselves. If you are not comfortable nor do you agree with them then you are not going to follow the instructions and would have wasted your hard earned money and time. Also if they do not allow you to observe a class you have to wonder what they are hiding.
Some trainers charge for their consultation and others offer them for free. Some trainers offer free consultations so they can get into the door and then push the sale on you, some trainers charge for the consultations but then still try to push the sale on you because that money you are spending on a consult will go toward the training program, so now you have already invested money into them. When you ask this question you want to make sure you ask how much they charge then ask for the reason behind the cost or no cost. If there is any hesitation this is not a good sign.
