Opinions on this trainer, please.

paulag1955 · 09-06-2010, 10:19 PM

I was walking Shasta around the neighborhood yesterday and bumped into this guy. He lives right around the corner from me. Not sure how useful he'd be for Shasta.

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W.Oliver · 09-06-2010, 10:54 PM

Nice website. What are your goals for training? Do you know what style of training you prefer? What is Steve White's style? Do you like him, can he convey the information?

I am always interested in the trainer's dogs, and what titles they have accomplished? Do they hold titles in areas of training I am interested in?

paulag1955 · 09-06-2010, 11:17 PM

I want a well-behaved dog that I can take places with me without her being obnoxious or a hazard.

You see, you ask all these questions but I don't know. I'm not an experienced dog owner, so I don't have a training style preference. I'm sure I can call him and ask him, but I'm not sure it will mean anything to me. And as for titles...that would surely be meaningless to me. Dog titles don't seem to be that straightforward.

**Andaka** · 09-07-2010, 12:23 AM

The trainer should not only be able to tell you what titles his dogs have gotten, but what the titles mean and what he had to do to get them. That would give you some idea of his level of experience and his ability to communicate ideas.

paulag1955 · 09-07-2010, 12:28 AM

If I'm not particularly interested in titles, why are his dogs' titles of interest to me? I'm not trying to be a smart aleck...just curious.

**Andaka** · 09-07-2010, 12:30 AM

Because it shows expertise in training. If the trainer has only taught one dog to heel, then will he be able to teach your dog to heel?

paulag1955 · 09-07-2010, 12:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Andaka

Because it shows expertise in training. If the trainer has only taught one dog to heel, then will he be able to teach your dog to heel?

Got it, that makes sense. Thanks.

Whiteshepherds · 09-07-2010, 12:43 AM

Background for he and his wife (?) can be found here: Staff

paulag1955 · 09-07-2010, 12:57 AM

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Originally Posted by Whiteshepherds

Background for he and his wife (?) can be found here: Staff

Thanks, I know but, being inexperienced, I'm not sure I can accurately evaluate the information given.

Kayla's Dad · 09-07-2010, 12:59 AM

Do they have classes that you could go observe? That can give you a bit more perspective as well.

09-06-2010, 10:19 PM	#1 (permalink)
paulag1955 Knighted Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Western Washington Posts: 2,781	Opinions on this trainer, please. I was walking Shasta around the neighborhood yesterday and bumped into this guy. He lives right around the corner from me. Not sure how useful he'd be for Shasta. i2i K9 Home __________________ Paula Shasta - GSD (4/30/10) RIP Duchess - Shetland Sheepdog (12/25/88 - 2/14/04)

09-06-2010, 10:54 PM	#2 (permalink)
W.Oliver Elite Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Farmington Hills, Michigan Posts: 1,436	Nice website. What are your goals for training? Do you know what style of training you prefer? What is Steve White's style? Do you like him, can he convey the information? I am always interested in the trainer's dogs, and what titles they have accomplished? Do they hold titles in areas of training I am interested in? __________________ India vom Wildhaus CGC Dayna von Royale BH FO CGC Therapy Dogs, Inc. Liberty Working Dog Club

09-06-2010, 11:17 PM	#3 (permalink)
paulag1955 Knighted Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Western Washington Posts: 2,781	I want a well-behaved dog that I can take places with me without her being obnoxious or a hazard. You see, you ask all these questions but I don't know. I'm not an experienced dog owner, so I don't have a training style preference. I'm sure I can call him and ask him, but I'm not sure it will mean anything to me. And as for titles...that would surely be meaningless to me. Dog titles don't seem to be that straightforward. __________________ Paula Shasta - GSD (4/30/10) RIP Duchess - Shetland Sheepdog (12/25/88 - 2/14/04)

09-07-2010, 12:23 AM	#4 (permalink)
Andaka "I like Daffy" Moderator Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: New Douglas, IL ( near St. Louis) Posts: 2,435	The trainer should not only be able to tell you what titles his dogs have gotten, but what the titles mean and what he had to do to get them. That would give you some idea of his level of experience and his ability to communicate ideas. __________________ Daphne and the Gang at Andaka Where Beauty and Brains Come Together http://www.pedigreedatabase.com/germ...&results_in=10 Home of Ch Natty; Ch Doll; Jag RA (ch ptd); Sara RN (ch ptd); Bella (the new one); and Fisher (Mr. Evil) At the Bridge: Ch Kahla CD; Ch Keno UD HSAs OA; Ch Kizzy HSAs RE; Ch Tag CD RAE2; Ch Pharra; Bee PT; Ch Red the Dachshund

09-07-2010, 12:28 AM	#5 (permalink)
paulag1955 Knighted Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Western Washington Posts: 2,781	If I'm not particularly interested in titles, why are his dogs' titles of interest to me? I'm not trying to be a smart aleck...just curious. __________________ Paula Shasta - GSD (4/30/10) RIP Duchess - Shetland Sheepdog (12/25/88 - 2/14/04)

09-07-2010, 12:30 AM	#6 (permalink)
Andaka "I like Daffy" Moderator Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: New Douglas, IL ( near St. Louis) Posts: 2,435	Because it shows expertise in training. If the trainer has only taught one dog to heel, then will he be able to teach your dog to heel? __________________ Daphne and the Gang at Andaka Where Beauty and Brains Come Together http://www.pedigreedatabase.com/germ...&results_in=10 Home of Ch Natty; Ch Doll; Jag RA (ch ptd); Sara RN (ch ptd); Bella (the new one); and Fisher (Mr. Evil) At the Bridge: Ch Kahla CD; Ch Keno UD HSAs OA; Ch Kizzy HSAs RE; Ch Tag CD RAE2; Ch Pharra; Bee PT; Ch Red the Dachshund

09-07-2010, 12:43 AM	#8 (permalink)
Whiteshepherds Knighted Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Northeastern Connecticut Posts: 2,771	Background for he and his wife (?) can be found here: Staff

09-07-2010, 12:59 AM	#10 (permalink)
Kayla's Dad Knighted Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: SF Bay Area Posts: 2,831	Do they have classes that you could go observe? That can give you a bit more perspective as well. __________________ Samuel Kayla 02/12/05 Lancer 05/01/08

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