What do you guys think? (Washington State)

jaggirl47 · 12-12-2009, 10:14 AM

I have started talking to trainers in Washington so I have everything set up when I am ready for a new pup. What do you guys think of this training center?
http://www.caninetrainingconcepts.com/
I plan on doing the private sessions. The owner is also a member of one of the local Schutzhund clubs (I believe they meet there most of the time) and I plan on visiting it in March when I go up there to find a house.
Also, if anyone has any good recommendations, please let me know!

**MaggieRoseLee** · 12-12-2009, 10:37 AM

They look great, love that you want to do Schutzundt!

I personally prefer group type classes, though I'm thinking that's what will happen in March...

Since you are only going to do privates, my only 'issue' with that

is the lack of real distractions of new places/people/dogs. So I'd be making sure at least a few times a week you are packing your pup in the car for a whole lot of this type of stuff (click here)

jaggirl47 · 12-12-2009, 10:52 AM

I plan for the initial training to be private, but to visit the club on the weekends during the Schutzhund meetings. I plan on doing visits to a few different places to find what would work best with me and a club that will welcome us. So, the pup will definately be socialized. I just get so nervous about having a puppy around alot of other pups. When I was a child, we had a shih-tzu who died of parvo and that left me with a huge fear. I think for my comfort level, I would rather socialize with adults rather than pups at first, if you get what I mean.
I'm getting out of the Army and I will be going to school, but I will not be in classes every waking moment of the day, so all of my spare time will be spent working with the pup (and Zappa too).
I also have been looking at different equipment to buy when we buy our house up there because a portion of the yard with be fenced off just for the dogs with the equipment.

jaggirl47 · 12-12-2009, 10:58 AM

OK, the trainer for this place is the president of the Cascade Schutzhund Club in Olympia. Here is the website:
http://www.cascadeschutzhundclub.com/index.html

middleofnowhere · 12-12-2009, 11:01 AM

I have reservations on the first one due to the Cesear Milan endorsement.

jaggirl47 · 12-12-2009, 11:14 AM

The owner of the first one is the president of the 2nd link. He seems to have done some good things with his own dogs. I'm new to this, so I want to make the right choices.

**Cassidy's Mom** · 12-12-2009, 12:59 PM

I don't see any description of their training techniques or philosophy on the site. I'd want to know that in advance - what they WILL use, what they WON'T use, that sort of thing. Doesn't mean there's anything wrong with them, I just want to know exactly what methods a prospective place uses to achieve their glowing reviews and make sure they align with my own training philosophy before signing up.

jaggirl47 · 12-12-2009, 01:31 PM

From what I have read (and I have spoken with him) the training technique used depends on the individual dog. I plan on doing a in depth interview with what trainers I focus on. I will not do the board and train though. Zappa and I had a blast going through training together. I think it builds a good working relationship.

**MaggieRoseLee** · 12-12-2009, 01:44 PM

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Quote:I will not do the board and train though.

I think THAT is a good plan. You never know what's happening in training (good and bad) if you aren't there. So it's too hard to continue and progress with the good stuff if you don't know what was done. And if anything in training traumatizes your dog, you have no idea about that either, and the trainers can just shrug and look confused if they don't want to admit their part in it. You weren't there so won't know any different.

You do have to be careful with Sch clubs cause some are very 'old school' and use the more traditional mainly correctional training methods that are not ideal for all our dogs. I prefer a mix of positive and motivational training methods myself. Being able to figure out the difference when you are just starting out training can be a challenge.

You seen this site? http://www.schutzhund-training.com/training_theory.html

jaggirl47 · 12-12-2009, 01:56 PM

Thanks! I just bookmarked it. That site has ALOT of good info.

12-12-2009, 10:14 AM	#1 (permalink)
jaggirl47 Knighted Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Washington Posts: 2,936	What do you guys think? (Washington State) I have started talking to trainers in Washington so I have everything set up when I am ready for a new pup. What do you guys think of this training center? http://www.caninetrainingconcepts.com/ I plan on doing the private sessions. The owner is also a member of one of the local Schutzhund clubs (I believe they meet there most of the time) and I plan on visiting it in March when I go up there to find a house. Also, if anyone has any good recommendations, please let me know! __________________ SBD Posejpal's Leyna, HCTs Coming Soon: SBD Posejpal's Jagermeister...call name Zeus At the rainbow bridge: Zappa 12/27/2000-1/23/2012 You are my heart, my soul, and my best friend. You will be with me always.

12-12-2009, 10:37 AM	#2 (permalink)
MaggieRoseLee The Agility Rocks! Moderator Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Bushkill, PA (The Poconos!) Posts: 22,215	Trainers in Washington State? They look great, love that you want to do Schutzundt! I personally prefer group type classes, though I'm thinking that's what will happen in March... Since you are only going to do privates, my only 'issue' with that is the lack of real distractions of new places/people/dogs. So I'd be making sure at least a few times a week you are packing your pup in the car for a whole lot of this type of stuff (click here) __________________ MACH2 Bretta Lee Wildhaus CGC TC TQX Glory B Wildhaus NA, NJ, NF + LOL (still) "*Always forgive your enemies; nothing annoys them so much." - Oscar Wilde*

12-12-2009, 10:52 AM	#3 (permalink)
jaggirl47 Knighted Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Washington Posts: 2,936	Re: Trainers in Washington State? I plan for the initial training to be private, but to visit the club on the weekends during the Schutzhund meetings. I plan on doing visits to a few different places to find what would work best with me and a club that will welcome us. So, the pup will definately be socialized. I just get so nervous about having a puppy around alot of other pups. When I was a child, we had a shih-tzu who died of parvo and that left me with a huge fear. I think for my comfort level, I would rather socialize with adults rather than pups at first, if you get what I mean. I'm getting out of the Army and I will be going to school, but I will not be in classes every waking moment of the day, so all of my spare time will be spent working with the pup (and Zappa too). I also have been looking at different equipment to buy when we buy our house up there because a portion of the yard with be fenced off just for the dogs with the equipment. __________________ SBD Posejpal's Leyna, HCTs Coming Soon: SBD Posejpal's Jagermeister...call name Zeus At the rainbow bridge: Zappa 12/27/2000-1/23/2012 You are my heart, my soul, and my best friend. You will be with me always.

12-12-2009, 10:58 AM	#4 (permalink)
jaggirl47 Knighted Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Washington Posts: 2,936	Re: Trainers in Washington State? OK, the trainer for this place is the president of the Cascade Schutzhund Club in Olympia. Here is the website: http://www.cascadeschutzhundclub.com/index.html __________________ SBD Posejpal's Leyna, HCTs Coming Soon: SBD Posejpal's Jagermeister...call name Zeus At the rainbow bridge: Zappa 12/27/2000-1/23/2012 You are my heart, my soul, and my best friend. You will be with me always.

12-12-2009, 11:01 AM	#5 (permalink)
middleofnowhere Crowned Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Arkansas Posts: 12,470	Re: Trainers in Washington State? I have reservations on the first one due to the Cesear Milan endorsement.

12-12-2009, 11:14 AM	#6 (permalink)
jaggirl47 Knighted Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Washington Posts: 2,936	Re: Trainers in Washington State? The owner of the first one is the president of the 2nd link. He seems to have done some good things with his own dogs. I'm new to this, so I want to make the right choices. __________________ SBD Posejpal's Leyna, HCTs Coming Soon: SBD Posejpal's Jagermeister...call name Zeus At the rainbow bridge: Zappa 12/27/2000-1/23/2012 You are my heart, my soul, and my best friend. You will be with me always.

12-12-2009, 12:59 PM	#7 (permalink)
Cassidy's Mom No Stinkin' Leashes Moderator Join Date: Mar 2003 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 24,955	Re: Trainers in Washington State? I don't see any description of their training techniques or philosophy on the site. I'd want to know that in advance - what they WILL use, what they WON'T use, that sort of thing. Doesn't mean there's anything wrong with them, I just want to know exactly what methods a prospective place uses to achieve their glowing reviews and make sure they align with my own training philosophy before signing up. __________________ -Debbie- Dena 9/12/04-10/4/08 Forever would have been too short Keefer 8/25/05 Halo 11/9/08 Cassidy 6/8/00-10/4/04

12-12-2009, 01:31 PM	#8 (permalink)
jaggirl47 Knighted Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Washington Posts: 2,936	Re: Trainers in Washington State? From what I have read (and I have spoken with him) the training technique used depends on the individual dog. I plan on doing a in depth interview with what trainers I focus on. I will not do the board and train though. Zappa and I had a blast going through training together. I think it builds a good working relationship. __________________ SBD Posejpal's Leyna, HCTs Coming Soon: SBD Posejpal's Jagermeister...call name Zeus At the rainbow bridge: Zappa 12/27/2000-1/23/2012 You are my heart, my soul, and my best friend. You will be with me always.

12-12-2009, 01:56 PM	#10 (permalink)
jaggirl47 Knighted Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Washington Posts: 2,936	Re: Trainers in Washington State? Thanks! I just bookmarked it. That site has ALOT of good info. __________________ SBD Posejpal's Leyna, HCTs Coming Soon: SBD Posejpal's Jagermeister...call name Zeus At the rainbow bridge: Zappa 12/27/2000-1/23/2012 You are my heart, my soul, and my best friend. You will be with me always.

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