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**Leila & Wilber mommy** · 02-01-2013, 10:47 PM

So I'm taking Leila and Wilber to be train. They are 4 month old and I heard this is the best time to do so.

I am debating between petco and petsmart... Or any other affordable pet training in NYC, NJ or CT..

Thank you

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**nwyant1946** · 02-02-2013, 08:37 AM

Mia is 2 1/2, but I'm still considering taking her to Petco for training just for "Come", "sit", "Stay"....the basics just for added control. Have you checked into what they charge? How long each lesson lasts? Just curious.

**Yogi's Mom** · 02-02-2013, 10:29 AM

As Soon As The Cold Weather in Pa Is Gone--I Would Like To Do This To.
In My Neck of the woods-i would have only a petsmart to choose from.
I Feel so bad because Yogi Has No Pals--Only Me. Nickee In Pa*

**Leila & Wilber mommy** · 02-02-2013, 10:52 AM

Nwya1946

Yes they charge 109 for 6 sessions and its puppy basic. Such as sit , stay, come and more. It's a 45 min

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**shellbeme** · 02-02-2013, 11:17 AM

Petco and Petsmart are ok, I would google dog trainers in your area to see what else you can find. Personally I think a local dog trainer would be better, and in my case we have trainers in the area that are less expensive or only slightly more than petco or petsmart. If there is no one in your area then petco or petsmart would be fine. I'm a fan of petco personally

**Sylie** · 02-02-2013, 11:23 AM

I never went to a puppy class. I think it is important in terms of socializing more than the training. I have a book that includes a video that is very helpful. It wouldn't hurt to get a good book too.

Train Your Dog Like a Pro: Jean Donaldson: 9780470616161: Amazon.com: Books

**Snowbody** · 02-02-2013, 11:37 AM

I'm not wild about Petco or Petsmart for classes. Met some of the trainers and unimpressed with their abilities and formal training. I took Tyler to Follow My Lead in the city and the class was run well and lots of attention. there were only about 7 dogs and there was a trainer and often one or two assistants so everyone got a lot of individual attention. The woman's name is Phyllis and she gave out lots of info sheets to keep and when I told her Tyler had been in a puppy socialization class where the dogs were huge and frightening to him, she put us in a class primarily with small dogs. You won't find anything like that at PetCo or PetSmart.

**Grace'sMom** · 02-02-2013, 12:03 PM

Contact your local ASPCA .... I did this when considering training for Grace. I was very impressed with the trainer, her knowledge of toy breeds, and how she ran the puppy class.

It was also MUCH cheaper than petsmart/petco -- PM & PC seem cheaper but they rob you blind...

Plus the majority of "my puppy was traumatized in class" posts are from PM or PC training classes.... Don't do it.

**Leila & Wilber mommy** · 02-02-2013, 10:08 PM

I'm going to the human society on Tuesday to take my babies for their check ups. I will ask of they have any ace they can referring me.

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**Leila & Wilber mommy** · 02-02-2013, 10:09 PM

Everything in NYC is very expensive and costly I have called many places n they are like 400 dollars for 4 sessions things like that.

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02-01-2013, 10:47 PM	#1 (permalink)
Leila & Wilber mommy Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 108	Please give your thoughts. So I'm taking Leila and Wilber to be train. They are 4 month old and I heard this is the best time to do so. I am debating between petco and petsmart... Or any other affordable pet training in NYC, NJ or CT.. Thank you Sent from Petguide.com Free App

02-02-2013, 10:29 AM	#3 (permalink)
Yogi's Mom Maltese Guru Name: Nickee Dog's Name: Yogi Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Uniontown,pa Posts: 2,254	As Soon As The Cold Weather in Pa Is Gone--I Would Like To Do This To. In My Neck of the woods-i would have only a petsmart to choose from. I Feel so bad because Yogi Has No Pals--Only Me. Nickee In Pa* __________________ The Love of My Life,Yogi*

02-02-2013, 10:52 AM	#4 (permalink)
Leila & Wilber mommy Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 108	Please give your thoughts. Nwya1946 Yes they charge 109 for 6 sessions and its puppy basic. Such as sit , stay, come and more. It's a 45 min Sent from Petguide.com Free App

02-02-2013, 11:17 AM	#5 (permalink)
shellbeme Maltese Guru Name: Shelly Dog's Name: Rocky Muffin and Prince Tucker Bean Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Iowa Posts: 1,471	Petco and Petsmart are ok, I would google dog trainers in your area to see what else you can find. Personally I think a local dog trainer would be better, and in my case we have trainers in the area that are less expensive or only slightly more than petco or petsmart. If there is no one in your area then petco or petsmart would be fine. I'm a fan of petco personally __________________ http://fluffsnstuff.blogspot.com/

02-02-2013, 11:23 AM	#6 (permalink)
Sylie Maltese Guru Name: Sylvia Dog's Name: MiMi, Ray and RuRu Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Healdsburg, CA Posts: 6,369	I never went to a puppy class. I think it is important in terms of socializing more than the training. I have a book that includes a video that is very helpful. It wouldn't hurt to get a good book too. Train Your Dog Like a Pro: Jean Donaldson: 9780470616161: Amazon.com: Books Train Your Dog Like a Pro: Jean Donaldson: 9780470616161: Amazon.com: Books __________________ MiMi & Sylvie

02-02-2013, 08:37 AM	#2 (permalink)
nwyant1946 Maltese Guru Name: Nancy Wyant Dog's Name: Mia Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Highlands County, Florida Posts: 1,002	Mia is 2 1/2, but I'm still considering taking her to Petco for training just for "Come", "sit", "Stay"....the basics just for added control. Have you checked into what they charge? How long each lesson lasts? Just curious.

02-02-2013, 11:37 AM	#7 (permalink)
Snowbody Maltese Guru Name: Susan Dog's Name: Tyler Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: NYC Posts: 18,298	I'm not wild about Petco or Petsmart for classes. Met some of the trainers and unimpressed with their abilities and formal training. I took Tyler to Follow My Lead in the city and the class was run well and lots of attention. there were only about 7 dogs and there was a trainer and often one or two assistants so everyone got a lot of individual attention. The woman's name is Phyllis and she gave out lots of info sheets to keep and when I told her Tyler had been in a puppy socialization class where the dogs were huge and frightening to him, she put us in a class primarily with small dogs. You won't find anything like that at PetCo or PetSmart. __________________

02-02-2013, 12:03 PM	#8 (permalink)
Grace'sMom Maltese Guru Name: Tori Dog's Name: Grace -maltipoo, Gus - poodle mix Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: USA Posts: 2,931	Contact your local ASPCA .... I did this when considering training for Grace. I was very impressed with the trainer, her knowledge of toy breeds, and how she ran the puppy class. It was also MUCH cheaper than petsmart/petco -- PM & PC seem cheaper but they rob you blind... Plus the majority of "my puppy was traumatized in class" posts are from PM or PC training classes.... Don't do it. __________________ Grace (Dec. 4, 2011) & Gus (Dec.15, 2009) my lyme journey blog: purplelymegirl my lyme video (updated link): Tick,tick,tick... Time to see Lyme

02-02-2013, 10:08 PM	#9 (permalink)
Leila & Wilber mommy Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 108	Please give your thoughts. I'm going to the human society on Tuesday to take my babies for their check ups. I will ask of they have any ace they can referring me. Sent from Petguide.com Free App

02-02-2013, 10:09 PM	#10 (permalink)
Leila & Wilber mommy Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Posts: 108	Please give your thoughts. Everything in NYC is very expensive and costly I have called many places n they are like 400 dollars for 4 sessions things like that. Sent from Petguide.com Free App

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