Sheila: The way it was explained in our class was that either method works and some dogs are just plain afraid of the clicker, however, you can click faster then you can vocalize a 'yes'...and therefore, you are always re-enforcing the positive behavior as soon as it is performed. Sometimes the dog will already be performing an additional behavior when the 'yes' comes out. As far as collars, all small dogs should be trained, in my opinion, in a harness because they can suffer from a collapsed trachea from pulling on a collar. Our trainer insisted small dogs were placed in a harness. Collars were only used for ID tag purposes only. The first class is usually longer because they have to go through proper paperwork (shot records, etc) during the first class. Hope this helps. Linda Rowlett, TX
>From: Sheila Babcock <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Date: 2007/03/29 Thu AM 08:32:31 CDT >To: [email protected] >Subject: Re: [Chihuahuas] Re: petsmart training >Could someone explain to me the difference between the clicker method and word >comand with praise. I'm confused. The trainer at Petco says it's just the lazy >way of training even though they do both. Haven't registered for either class >as yet. Raina is 6 1/2 months old.</div> <div>Do the insist on using a soft >collar or can you train with a harness? They only do 6 weeks of training for >$99.99 and seem to cram alot in that time. The do more that just sit, stay, >come, down, heel, no. The use the yes instead of clicker method. First class >is 1.5h others are 1 hour. Does that make sense. Will this help her intergrat >more with people? She great with us but growls if someone else she doesn't >know tries to pet her. Thanks > >"Mandy F." <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: Oh my, that's a lot. I really >want to take Daisy to classes. The locla dog club has classes for like $75 I >think. It's such good exercise for both of us! -Amanda- > > On 3/28/07, Barbara Littlefield <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: I >just signed the contract for $109, that is for eight lessons at Pet Smart, in >Las Cruces, New Mexico. Barbara & Raul ----- Original Message ----- >From: dasha48 To: [email protected] Sent: Tuesday, March 27, 2007 >3:17 PM Subject: RE: [Chihuahuas] Re: petsmart training > I will need to do the basic before the clicker. But the clicker is what I >want to work up to. If you don't mind me asking, where are you located and >what do these sessions cost? TIA Sheila > From: [email protected] [mailto: [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of > cmaloney26 >Sent: Tuesday, March 27, 2007 3:40 PM >To: [email protected] >Subject: [Chihuahuas] Re: petsmart training > > Hi! I am in the Petsmart training right now and it seems to be >working...slowly. The clicker training is supposed to teach your up a >command rather than your voice. My lil guy seems to be doing pretty >good, but much more practice is needed still!! >Catie > >--- In [email protected] , "dasha48" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> >> Has anyone ever used the petsmart training classes? They have beginning >> classes, then the clicker training, then other more advanced stuff. >> >> Sheila >> > > > > > >Thank to all who respond. > We won't tell. Get more on shows you hate to love >(and love to hate): Yahoo! TV's Guilty Pleasures list. Linda Saving one at a time - Please help www.minpinrescue.org " Lets talk about our wonderful little friends! Join today! " Yahoo! Groups Links <*> To visit your group on the web, go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Chihuahuas/ <*> Your email settings: Individual Email | Traditional <*> To change settings online go to: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/Chihuahuas/join (Yahoo! ID required) <*> To change settings via email: mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> To unsubscribe from this group, send an email to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <*> Your use of Yahoo! Groups is subject to: http://docs.yahoo.com/info/terms/
