EHOC - True or False
My dog already knows sit, stay, etc. He doesn't need to go to school. True or False?
FALSE! Even though your dog may behave for you at home, it does not means he will listen to you under distraction. Dog classes are a perfect way to train your dog to ignore distractions and pay attention to you no matter where he is or what is happening around him.
Your dog should not start classes until he is six months old. True or False?
Advanced Obedience!
Retreive over Jump
FALSE! Dogs have the capability of learning almost from the moment they are born. By the time they are 6 months old, they have learned hundreds of behaviours and some can be not so good! Take jumping up for instance. I recommend starting your dog as early as possible after they have had at least two sets of shots (usually about 3 months of age). That way we can PREVENT problems instead of having to fix them!
Start Them Young
Dogs over 2 years old are too old for dog classes. True of False?
FALSE! Just like people, dogs can learn throughout their lives. I once had an eleven year old farm dog come to classes and he'd never even been on a leash before. At the end of the course, he was the star of the class! He even got a standing ovation!
FALSE! Although it would have been great to go to PK, sometimes time just slips away and before you know it your dog is 6 months or older. It is a great time to take things under control and develop that special bond between your pet and yourself. Beginner's class is for dogs 6 months and up.
I missed Puppy Kindergarten. That means I can't go to the Beginner's class. True of False?
Long Down
Puppies will grow out of their chewing stage. True or False!
FALSE! Behaviours like chewing, digging, and jumping are all instinctual behaviours for dogs. If your dog does not learn the alternative appropriate behaviours, these destructive behaviours could last for your dogs entire lifetime.
Tough Play
TRUE! Dog classes not only teach your dog alternative behaviours that are suitable for yourself and your family, but also teach YOU how to be a good leader, partner and owner. Your dog looks to you for direction. Are you doing a good job for him? Are you teaching him in a way that is easy for him to understand? Are you looking at things from a dog's perspective so that you are fair 100% of the time? Do you know what your dog needs from you? You will learn all this and much more, when you come to class. Do yourself and your dog a favour, bring him to classes!
Dog classes are more than just solving problems. True or False?
