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Posted by reena on March 13, 2003 at 17:37:50:

In Reply to: Opinion needed posted by kulkat on March 13, 2003 at 10:12:44:

Group classes can be better because you'll get a lot of opportunities to work your dog in a distracting environment -- especially around other dogs which can be very difficult for a lot of dogs. Group classes are generally less expensive and have a set curriculum and so if you decide to take the next set of classes you'll have the same skills as everyone else in the next class up.

One on one training is great if you have some specific problem behaviors that probably won't be covered in class -- like a dog who is still mouthy at 5 months of age, likes to counter surf, etc. It's also better if you have a dog with some big problems -- very fearful, aggressive to other dogs, shuts down easily when stressed. Also -- one on one gives the trainer a chance to develop a program designed specifically for your dog - so if your dog is a fast learner you can progress faster than if you were in a group class, or if your dog needs more help in a certain area you can focus more on that. This type of training is typically more expensive.

Before taking any group classes go and sit in on a few. I can't tell you the number of people I've talked to who took classes they were unhappy with because the trainer used methods they didn't like, or they didn't feel the trainer was good at communicating.

If you decide on one-on-one training spend a while interviewing the trainer to find out what kind of training method they use and what the worst correction they might expect you to use with your dog. At least this way you can find out if the trainer believes in physical punishment and you can decide if you're comfortable with it or not.

:What do you think is better. I want to take my 5 month old Weimaraner to Obedience Training and have some options lined up.
:Whats better, a group Obedience school or one on one training.
:Both are for 1 hour, 8 weeks.

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