Classes needed?

Sean / Cara · Newbie Joined: 13 Jan 2009 Posts: 27

Hi,
I tried sending an email to the trainer of the site, but had no reply. I was just wanting some advice on whether or not to bring my dog to obedience classes. We bought him about 4 weeks ago, and he's now 8 months old. The couple that had him before never had any time for him so he only knew basic commands sit(stubborn at this one) and paw. We've managed to grasp "sit" pretty well, and now "down" as well, working on "stay" now. He's a labrador, so mouthing really badly still - don't think he's ever had any bite inhibition nor any socialization as a young pup. We had him castrated, but he's still quite dominant and defiant. On walks, on lead is a nightmare with pulling. I ended up buying a Halti to work on it, but after about a week he already needs a new one. Off lead he's excellent however.

So, would classes benefit both ourselves and Ben? And which class would he fit into etc?

Thanks!

Cara

Jack · Posted: Thu Jan 22, 2009 8:38 pm Post subject:

BIG yes Cara - you'll ALL learn so much and all of the people there will be happy to help and pass on advice. John probably just hasn't had time yet to reply to your mail but have faith he WILL reply Wink

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kendal · Posted: Thu Jan 22, 2009 9:46 pm Post subject:

Hey sorry for John (The Trainer) not getting back to you, he sometimes gets a back log of emails and it can take some time to get back to people.

sounds like you are doing everything right, by all means bring him along and see how you feel, as well as john there are lost of other who can help you with advice.

welcome to the forum, pop up and intro and tell us about yourself and your dog, hope to meet you soon.
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Sean / Cara · Newbie Joined: 13 Jan 2009 Posts: 27

Thanks for the replies Smile

Is there specific classes etc or is it just any time/any class? Smile

kendal · Posted: Thu Jan 22, 2009 10:19 pm Post subject:

class are on a Thursday evening 7 till 8:30(i think) then a Sunday 12 till 3:30, the early class is aimed at puppy's but pop along any time and and sit in on a class if you like.

hope that helps, PM John and ask what he thinks.
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Sean / Cara · Newbie Joined: 13 Jan 2009 Posts: 27

Will PM him and see then Smile

Is it just basically come along to classes or do you have to book or anything?

kendal · Posted: Thu Jan 22, 2009 10:35 pm Post subject:

there is a form you can download on the website, if not you can fill one out on the day, i think all you need to bring is his vaccination card.
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Sean / Cara · Newbie Joined: 13 Jan 2009 Posts: 27

Hmm.. Should the vaccination card be available from the vet? Don't have one at all!

kendal · Posted: Thu Jan 22, 2009 10:44 pm Post subject:

thats weird, has he had all his jags, the vet has to put a sticker on it from the vaccination used and then sine it. i would definitely check with your vet, or ask the previous owners about it.
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Sean / Cara · Newbie Joined: 13 Jan 2009 Posts: 27

Previous owner did say he was up to date on his vaccinations, he was vet checked before we bought him so we didn't have any doubts about that.
I've never heard of a vaccination card before, we got a pup at the start of last year and when we took him for his first jags we never got a card for him at the time either.. Confused

Will need to find out from the previous vet about it.

kendal · Posted: Thu Jan 22, 2009 10:54 pm Post subject:

we got our card when we got our girls as they had all had their first vaccinations before we got them, the whole point of the card is to prove the dog is vaccinated, so if you dont have one you wouldnt be able too kennel your dog.

are you still at the same vet he was with as a puppy, if so they should have all his info on file and should be able to get you all up to date, let us know how you get on as this is the first i have heard about a dog not having a card.
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Sean / Cara · Newbie Joined: 13 Jan 2009 Posts: 27

No, I switched vets. I'm trying to remember the name of the one she said he was with before Embarassed

I don't have their number anymore, but they have mine - not much help, though.

I definitely never received a card when we took Thai for his jags, why I never knew to ask for Ben's.

kendal · Posted: Thu Jan 22, 2009 11:04 pm Post subject:

what vet are you with now.
might be a good idea to call them and the previous owners and try to get the number of the old vet. so you can get the info, other than that you might have to get him done again so that you know it is definitely marked down. but bets to try and get the old vets no. so they can check their records.
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Sean / Cara · Newbie Joined: 13 Jan 2009 Posts: 27

With the vet in Condorrat now.

I'm positive the vet began with a B, I keep thinking Bankside or something along those lines... Sean thinks it's Bannockburn. Yell.com here I come Laughing

kendal · Posted: Thu Jan 22, 2009 11:14 pm Post subject:

we are with condorrat, was it Ballontine its the only name that is coming to me that has any connection to vets but i dont know if its a practice owners name or the practice itself.
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