Inside or Outside

LisaT · 12-20-2009, 10:46 PM

Still thinking about training...

SPCA training at their indoor facility:
http://www.sspca.org/TrainingClasses.html
The minus is that it's at the SPCA, which, I'm sorry, I find very sad.

Or here, at a park:
http://www.4pawsu.com/directions.htm

I think I may have just answered my own question by asking it out loud though.

Debbieg · 12-20-2009, 10:55 PM

4 Paws sounds great to me. Here is a link to their website with many articles which I have only begun reading!

http://www.4pawsu.com/

LisaT · 12-20-2009, 11:03 PM

Yeah, I think so too. I just hae paying $150 for only a 6 week lesson, where you don't get to bring your dog to the first one, when I don't really need that. Makes me feel a bit cheated. Oh well.

Jax08 · 12-20-2009, 11:06 PM

Why would you not be able to bring your dog to the first lesson? I would feel pretty cheated too!

LisaT · 12-20-2009, 11:18 PM

They go over some of the fundamentals about equipment, dog training theory, individual problems, etc.

BUT, I just looked again, and that's not true for their adult classes, only their puppy classes, so I at least feel better about that!

onyx'girl · 12-20-2009, 11:22 PM

They do that at a club I trained with too. First time is without dogs, but the price was less and the classes are 8 weeks.

I think if you are going to advanced classes, then dogs are permitted the first week.
For other first timers, maybe they want to be sure the handlers have the proper equipment for the type of training, and know the rules before they bring in the dogs.
Some people are clueless when it comes to doggy manners and how to even manage their pups, so it is probably a safety measure on the training facility's part.

**Lauri & The Gang** · 12-20-2009, 11:45 PM

When I taught classes anyone NOT having been to one of my classes before had to come to an Orientation class before the actual training began (unless they showed me they knew what they were doing).

My concern for the outside class would be what do you do if it rains but I see they address that on their website.

The advantage of training outside is more distractions ... but that could also be a DISadvantage, depending on your dog.

LisaT · 12-20-2009, 11:56 PM

I do understand having that first meeting without the owner in many circumstances. I remember the really clueless folks that came to training before. I just hated the idea of only 5 weeks of training at such a high rate. I guess I'm spoiled, I haven't had to pay for training since Indy was young.

Didn't think about the distraction angle. I guess the BIG disadvantage would be the squirrels....tougher when we get to off-leash work eventually, but probably better in the long run. I've always trained outdoors, indoors would seem weird.

Kayla's Dad · 12-21-2009, 12:42 AM

I like having training classes outdoors. I trained outdoors with Kayla for our first 2.5 years It was in the Santa Cruz Mts and we did do some work in rainy/slightly snowy weather and less than ideal conditions. It's nice that the place you're considering have an indoor facility available when the weather is not cooperating.

LisaT · 12-21-2009, 01:13 AM

i think the Santa Cruz Mtns sound nice

I guess now I had better just sign up and make the commitment.

12-20-2009, 10:46 PM	#1 (permalink)
LisaT Crowned Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Northern CA Posts: 17,002	Inside or Outside Still thinking about training... SPCA training at their indoor facility: http://www.sspca.org/TrainingClasses.html The minus is that it's at the SPCA, which, I'm sorry, I find very sad. Or here, at a park: http://www.4pawsu.com/directions.htm I think I may have just answered my own question by asking it out loud though. __________________ K9 Tick Disease Information http://www.rabieschallengefund.org

12-20-2009, 10:55 PM	#2 (permalink)
Debbieg Elite Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Calif Posts: 1,158	Re: Inside or Outside 4 Paws sounds great to me. Here is a link to their website with many articles which I have only begun reading! http://www.4pawsu.com/ __________________ Benedict GSD 4/13/09 Angelina Pit adopted 8/11/09 Jake Borzoi 12/3/10 Waiting at the Bridge Eli GSD Chopper APBT Raphael GSD http://www.dogster.com/dogs/1007494 http://www.pedigreedatabase.com/gsd/...ee/610245.html

12-20-2009, 11:03 PM	#3 (permalink)
LisaT Crowned Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Northern CA Posts: 17,002	Re: Inside or Outside Yeah, I think so too. I just hae paying $150 for only a 6 week lesson, where you don't get to bring your dog to the first one, when I don't really need that. Makes me feel a bit cheated. Oh well. __________________ K9 Tick Disease Information http://www.rabieschallengefund.org

12-20-2009, 11:06 PM	#4 (permalink)
Jax08 Crowned Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: NNE PA Posts: 14,329	Re: Inside or Outside Why would you not be able to bring your dog to the first lesson? I would feel pretty cheated too! __________________ Michelle _________________________________________ Jax Von Monkeybutt, CGC Queen Banshee Boo Sierra the Undecided Cracker, The Great Shedder Rich N Handsome, "Red"

12-20-2009, 11:18 PM	#5 (permalink)
LisaT Crowned Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Northern CA Posts: 17,002	Re: Inside or Outside They go over some of the fundamentals about equipment, dog training theory, individual problems, etc. BUT, I just looked again, and that's not true for their adult classes, only their puppy classes, so I at least feel better about that! __________________ K9 Tick Disease Information http://www.rabieschallengefund.org

12-20-2009, 11:22 PM	#6 (permalink)
onyx'girl Crowned Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: SW, MI Posts: 17,605	Re: Inside or Outside They do that at a club I trained with too. First time is without dogs, but the price was less and the classes are 8 weeks. I think if you are going to advanced classes, then dogs are permitted the first week. For other first timers, maybe they want to be sure the handlers have the proper equipment for the type of training, and know the rules before they bring in the dogs. Some people are clueless when it comes to doggy manners and how to even manage their pups, so it is probably a safety measure on the training facility's part. __________________ Jane~ Kept by Onyx, Kacie and Gideon v Wildhaus aka Karlo

12-20-2009, 11:45 PM	#7 (permalink)
Lauri & The Gang Moderator Join Date: Jun 2001 Location: SouthEastern WI Posts: 12,525	Re: Inside or Outside When I taught classes anyone NOT having been to one of my classes before had to come to an Orientation class before the actual training began (unless they showed me they knew what they were doing). My concern for the outside class would be what do you do if it rains but I see they address that on their website. The advantage of training outside is more distractions ... but that could also be a DISadvantage, depending on your dog. __________________ Lauri & The Raw Fed Gang Raw Dog Ranch Tazer HIC CGC – Cocker Winnie CGC - Corgi Mix Chimanes Spice it Up Piquin (Kaynya) - Chinese Crested Sasha - GSD mix Nator von Triton HIC CGC (Mauser) - LC GSD Piquins Some Like it Hot (Spike) – Chinese Crested Piquins Too Hot To Handle - Fuego (Chinese Crested)

12-20-2009, 11:56 PM	#8 (permalink)
LisaT Crowned Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Northern CA Posts: 17,002	Re: Inside or Outside I do understand having that first meeting without the owner in many circumstances. I remember the really clueless folks that came to training before. I just hated the idea of only 5 weeks of training at such a high rate. I guess I'm spoiled, I haven't had to pay for training since Indy was young. Didn't think about the distraction angle. I guess the BIG disadvantage would be the squirrels....tougher when we get to off-leash work eventually, but probably better in the long run. I've always trained outdoors, indoors would seem weird. __________________ K9 Tick Disease Information http://www.rabieschallengefund.org

12-21-2009, 12:42 AM	#9 (permalink)
Kayla's Dad Knighted Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 2,831	Re: Inside or Outside I like having training classes outdoors. I trained outdoors with Kayla for our first 2.5 years It was in the Santa Cruz Mts and we did do some work in rainy/slightly snowy weather and less than ideal conditions. It's nice that the place you're considering have an indoor facility available when the weather is not cooperating. __________________ Samuel Kayla 02/12/05 Lancer 05/01/08

12-21-2009, 01:13 AM	#10 (permalink)
LisaT Crowned Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Northern CA Posts: 17,002	Re: Inside or Outside i think the Santa Cruz Mtns sound nice I guess now I had better just sign up and make the commitment. __________________ K9 Tick Disease Information http://www.rabieschallengefund.org

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