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Tips for perfect dog show ???

Discussion in 'Dog Shows & Events' started by eliza17, Dec 3, 2009.

  1. eliza17

    eliza17 Pup

    Hello
    As with any professional service the costs and quality can vary greatly. Like many professions-especially those that involve human-animal interactions - training philosophies can vary as well. Below we have some tips to help you weigh your options and pick the right dog trainer for you and your needs.
    Tip 1: Budget - First start by looking over your budget to help determine your needs and what you can afford. Depending on your location, dog training can run anywhere from free to $100 or more per session. For free sessions consider volunteers, parks and shelters. What constitutes a reasonable fee will be a personal preference and most likely depend on the trainer's experience, length of the program, your goals and your geographic location.
    Tip 2: Schedule - some training programs are weekly and others may be more frequent. Most programs allow you to be involved in the training session - some programs are offered at your home and others are offered at a training facility. Many dog trainers suggest you allot time daily to train your dog, whether at home or at the training facility.
    Tip 3: Commitment - Dogs, especially early training need constant, regular blocks of time and attention in order to achieve your training goals. Setting aside n a hour a day is typical when first training your dog.
    Many dog owners prefer "boot camp" training sessions. In this scenario the dog goes away to a special facility for several weeks. The training is regular, intensive and long. Some owners may find this extreme but don't fret - your dog will enjoy it. Toward the end of the session term the owners are usually asked to participate so the owner can begin 'transferring" the obedience to you, the dog owner.






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