I require as part of my contract all buyers get some form of puppy kindergarten and/or obedience. Because I do not know of training facilities in all areas I have to allow the PPO to find a place they can use. While Pet Smart may not be the type of training that those of us with more experience would want, it is socialization for the puppy and can help most owners get some control over large unruly puppies. My early training was not clicker training but did give positive reinforcement when a dog performed well and corrections for incorrect behavior <gasp> and personally I think my dogs were well trained, adjusted and happy. JMO but for most first time novice dog owners, any training is better than none.
Susan Ablon Gweebarra BMD Balch Springs, Tx http://www.pageweb.com/gwebara
