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by Ryanhaus on 03 December 2011 - 12:12
I travel 1 hour north from where I am once a week,
finally found a training spot where I (and my dog) are actually learning new things!
I had to drop out of the WDA club and join the USA club, it seemed there were
more training spots, and you aren't turned away.
I can also train 20 minutes from my house with another club, I travel to the first one
cause it's early in the morning as the other one trains at night.
Both really welcome you to training, willing to answer any ?'s no matter how novice they may be!
finally found a training spot where I (and my dog) are actually learning new things!
I had to drop out of the WDA club and join the USA club, it seemed there were
more training spots, and you aren't turned away.
I can also train 20 minutes from my house with another club, I travel to the first one
cause it's early in the morning as the other one trains at night.
Both really welcome you to training, willing to answer any ?'s no matter how novice they may be!
by GSDguy08 on 03 December 2011 - 13:12
I most likely won't he doing SchH with the pup I have coming, but if I did I wouldn't be going to the local (10 minutes away) SchH club here. I'm in middle TN, I won't say what club or who the president of it is, but him and his wife that run it are very yank/crank methods. Slap a prong on the dog, scream at it and give multiple hard, hard corrections. I won't be part of a club that trains like that since I wouldn't trust them working my own dog. There is another club 45 minutes away in Nashville, but I think they're full (too many people, not enough helpers they said). Regardless my plans have been to work with a friend of mine who trains police dogs. He's local as well.
by Vixen on 04 December 2011 - 03:12
So many Owners just seem to automatically go to their nearest Club/Trainer, thinking that all Clubs and Trainers will be the same!
I always suggest to people to visit and compare. See the differences. It is also a good idea to not only watch the first Class, but observe some of the next Class too, in order to see how the Owners and dogs progress.
Interesting to note how far people are happy to travel. I think in the UK people certainly do not wish to travel too far (perhaps we have a lot more Clubs/Trainers per square inch)! LOL.
Regards,
Vixen
I always suggest to people to visit and compare. See the differences. It is also a good idea to not only watch the first Class, but observe some of the next Class too, in order to see how the Owners and dogs progress.
Interesting to note how far people are happy to travel. I think in the UK people certainly do not wish to travel too far (perhaps we have a lot more Clubs/Trainers per square inch)! LOL.
Regards,
Vixen
by brynjulf on 04 December 2011 - 19:12
Vixen, i think our gas is cheaper here. not to sure on that. Was 1.31 per liter last time I filled up make it $180.00 per trip, Thankfully I have lodging when i get there so no worries on that end. We have very few clubs in BC so you have to travel if you want to work your dogs. I have a GREAT helper in the town I live but still travel anyhow. ( how he ended up in this two horse town i will never know :) The drive is wonderful and scenic in the spring to fall.
by Vixen on 04 December 2011 - 19:12
Hello Brynjulf, Well, I think you need to bottle the Gas and sell it on Ebay! LOL.
We pay approximately (and varies to even more) £1.35 per litre. Which converts to $2.11. (Hope you have not fainted)!!!
Sounds like you have a beautiful and pleasurable journey. Then being able to stop over, and have a good break, plus working your dog(s) - PERFECT.
Kind Regards,
Vixen
We pay approximately (and varies to even more) £1.35 per litre. Which converts to $2.11. (Hope you have not fainted)!!!
Sounds like you have a beautiful and pleasurable journey. Then being able to stop over, and have a good break, plus working your dog(s) - PERFECT.
Kind Regards,
Vixen
by GSDguy08 on 04 December 2011 - 20:12
Vixen were you talking to me? I've been to this club many times. You couldn't pay me to work with these guys. I don't train dogs for a living (I do train on the side though), but it's sad how little control the ones that run it have on their own dogs. Even their titled dog for that matter. I even remember the President bragging about how he uses shock collars and how he regretted not bringing them this time. I had to help someone in our town, retrain their dog, because his wife who runs a training business locally basically showed a client how to train her dog......using the yank/crank/scream methods. She bent prongs correcting the dog so hard. I never said all clubs were the same......Maybe you weren't referring to me, but just thought I'd throw that out there since you might be.
by VKGSDs on 04 December 2011 - 21:12
Flyball - 20 minutes there and 10 minutes home (because of the time of day and traffic in the city)
Agility, general obedience - 45 minutes one way, double that if it's snowing
regular Schutzhund club - 1.5 hours each way
additional Schutzhund (different place we go to on occasion) - 2.5 hours each way
SDA club - one hour there, 30 minutes back (again with the traffic being really heavy at the time we go out)
As you can probably guess, during the winter/heavy snow months we are doing flyball since it's the closest and a "clean" route as far as snow being removed quickly.
My friend carpools with me to Schutzhund and helps cover the gas and oil changes.
Agility, general obedience - 45 minutes one way, double that if it's snowing
regular Schutzhund club - 1.5 hours each way
additional Schutzhund (different place we go to on occasion) - 2.5 hours each way
SDA club - one hour there, 30 minutes back (again with the traffic being really heavy at the time we go out)
As you can probably guess, during the winter/heavy snow months we are doing flyball since it's the closest and a "clean" route as far as snow being removed quickly.
My friend carpools with me to Schutzhund and helps cover the gas and oil changes.
by Vixen on 04 December 2011 - 22:12
GSDguy08, I was responding to your message, however it was a general observation that I personally recommend when speaking with anyone interested in dog training, to visit and watch a couple, in order to compare them. Plus observe people and their dogs in the progressive groups too.
There are people out there calling themselves 'Trainers', but without necessary background understanding of interactive training from a dog's perspective. From what you saw and heard, you made the decision to withdraw, hopefully others will be open and aware, and not blindly continue to remain and follow just through habit, without consideration.
I also agree fully, that there are plenty of dogs that have been taught to perform, but are not necessarily heedful or obedient with their Owner, outside of the 'training arena'.
Regards,
Vixen
There are people out there calling themselves 'Trainers', but without necessary background understanding of interactive training from a dog's perspective. From what you saw and heard, you made the decision to withdraw, hopefully others will be open and aware, and not blindly continue to remain and follow just through habit, without consideration.
I also agree fully, that there are plenty of dogs that have been taught to perform, but are not necessarily heedful or obedient with their Owner, outside of the 'training arena'.
Regards,
Vixen
by clee27 on 06 December 2011 - 11:12
I drive an hour & a half to do herding once or twice a week. GSDguy, I live in Clarksville, if you're interested in herding that's an option. Kim Broster is our trainer, she has ACDs but there are various breeds that go out there. Each lesson is $25, her kennel name is stock options and she breeds, trains and titles her dogs. I really like her. I live on the Nashville side of Clarksville, so 1/2 an hour of my trip is crossing Clarksville, lol.
I gave all her info in case it's something your interested in
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