obedience classes

[deafbat]

now that i've finally got solid obedience at home (without distractions), i think it's time that we started going to obedience classes, so that we can practice when there are distractions around. Here's a list of trainers/places i've been looking at in my area. Has anyone heard anything about these people?

 

Laurie Zurborg

Vickie Marx

Lore Adams (but i think she only does in-home)

Patty and Paul Thurner

 

I think i'm most interested in Laurie Zurborg...

[Joe Anne]

Where is your area? As a pet trainer myself, I would strongly suggest for you to choose a trainer that works with reward based/positive feedback training. This type of training works well with all dogs and most especially BC's. They are so eager to learn and please you. Also a trainer that works with you and your dog together at the same time, not you leaving the dog for days or weeks at a time. It sounds like you have already established a bond with your dog, so he/she should respond to you willingly and positively.

Actually most of the "training", I do is more for the people, the dogs just need to be directed!!

Good luck. JoeAnne Mirra, Sitka, Phoenix and crew

[deafbat]

Hi Joe Anne-

 

I'm in orange county, CA. All the trainers I listed are in the area (I got them from the socal aussie rescue site). They all say that they train w/ positive reinforcement (which is the same as positive feedback from my understanding?). I guess i'm just looking for specifics on methods and what sort of animals the trainer has experience with (fear aggressive? shelter/rescue? etc)