Trainer Needed: Northern California/SF Bay Area

Ef1637 · 03-06-2013, 02:11 PM

Hi Friends
I am looking for a trainer for our 1YO GS girl, to help with leash aggression and overall building of her confidance. Much of the training will also go to helping ME/our family to being better parents to her, and importantly establishing me as the Alpha. My husband has been in the past year(adopted her at 3months old), however he now travels quite a bit and I am home with her and I think she's a bit put off by who is now the "protector". She is a VERY very sensitive dog, extremly smart and quick to learn. I had her in classes 3 days a week when we first got her, for about six months--until my husband was laid off and we could no longer afford it.

She knows her sit, stay, down commands fairly well. The training I want is to address the leash aggression specifically (when she sees another dog or furry animal she goes crazy wanting to chase them/bark).

I have spoken with many trainers in the area and frankly, it seems that most are "part time" hobbiest trainers, and are not as familiar with addressing challenges. I did find one trainer who I really liked over the phone, Gary Maria in our area, however his fees are VERY high, like $900 for a six week session which we were a bit skeptical about without checking into him further.

I would greatly appreciate feedback and suggestions for a trainer who knows GS dogs and truly knows what they are doing.

thank you,
Elisabeth

Smithie86 · 03-06-2013, 02:14 PM

What part of the Bay Area? Am from there and know a few very good trainers.

Freestep · 03-06-2013, 02:42 PM

If you don't mind the drive, Julia Priest is in Galt (near Lodi) and she is excellent with problem-solving.

Ef1637 · 03-06-2013, 02:52 PM

Hi,
We are in the East Bay area, near Pleasanton.

Smithie86 · 03-06-2013, 02:59 PM

What side of the hills from Fremont? near 680 or off of 580?

Ef1637 · 03-06-2013, 03:13 PM

We are off the 580 but will travel if needed

03-06-2013, 02:11 PM	#1 (permalink)
Ef1637 New Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: San Francisco Bay Area Posts: 9	Trainer Needed: Northern California/SF Bay Area Hi Friends I am looking for a trainer for our 1YO GS girl, to help with leash aggression and overall building of her confidance. Much of the training will also go to helping ME/our family to being better parents to her, and importantly establishing me as the Alpha. My husband has been in the past year(adopted her at 3months old), however he now travels quite a bit and I am home with her and I think she's a bit put off by who is now the "protector". She is a VERY very sensitive dog, extremly smart and quick to learn. I had her in classes 3 days a week when we first got her, for about six months--until my husband was laid off and we could no longer afford it. She knows her sit, stay, down commands fairly well. The training I want is to address the leash aggression specifically (when she sees another dog or furry animal she goes crazy wanting to chase them/bark). I have spoken with many trainers in the area and frankly, it seems that most are "part time" hobbiest trainers, and are not as familiar with addressing challenges. I did find one trainer who I really liked over the phone, Gary Maria in our area, however his fees are VERY high, like $900 for a six week session which we were a bit skeptical about without checking into him further. I would greatly appreciate feedback and suggestions for a trainer who knows GS dogs and truly knows what they are doing. thank you, Elisabeth

03-06-2013, 02:14 PM	#2 (permalink)
Smithie86 Crowned Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Nashville, TN and Budapest HU Posts: 4,028	What part of the Bay Area? Am from there and know a few very good trainers. __________________ www.k9imports.com V KK1 Molinari Enzo SCH3,IPO3,VK3,FH(WUSVx3,FCIx4) HOT KK1 Frodo v Biezenhoeve SCH3,IPO3,HPO3(WUSVx3, FCIx3)HOT KK1 Tarnoki-Felvigyazo Quamatz SCH3(HOT), KK1 Griff v Tajgetosz SCH3,IPO3(BHOT)

03-06-2013, 02:59 PM	#5 (permalink)
Smithie86 Crowned Member Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Nashville, TN and Budapest HU Posts: 4,028	What side of the hills from Fremont? near 680 or off of 580? __________________ www.k9imports.com V KK1 Molinari Enzo SCH3,IPO3,VK3,FH(WUSVx3,FCIx4) HOT KK1 Frodo v Biezenhoeve SCH3,IPO3,HPO3(WUSVx3, FCIx3)HOT KK1 Tarnoki-Felvigyazo Quamatz SCH3(HOT), KK1 Griff v Tajgetosz SCH3,IPO3(BHOT)

03-06-2013, 03:13 PM	#6 (permalink)
Ef1637 New Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: San Francisco Bay Area Posts: 9	Located off 580freeway We are off the 580 but will travel if needed

03-06-2013, 02:42 PM	#3 (permalink)
Freestep Crowned Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Northern California Posts: 5,154	If you don't mind the drive, Julia Priest is in Galt (near Lodi) and she is excellent with problem-solving.

03-06-2013, 02:52 PM	#4 (permalink)
Ef1637 New Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: San Francisco Bay Area Posts: 9	Hi, We are in the East Bay area, near Pleasanton.

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