gus

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misses has given me the green light for getting another dog (im after a boxer)

has anyone been to a proper dog training school?

worth doing?

i like to think i could train him in the basics but what else is involved with these schools?

thanks


gus

stevenebm

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i wouldnt bother with training schools unless you want a dog to cook dinner etc for youbasic commands are good enough with them.as long as they sit and come back what else do you want.tho boxers are maybe a different story.maybe some valium in his dinner

gus

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i think alot of it is that he will get on with other dogs

my sister has a staff and his a nightmare with other dogs as he wasa fighting dog before my sister got him from battersea dogs home

i know its an extreme case but i dont wanna be worried about who else is walking there dog down the same path as me

stevenebm

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they should have put the dog to sleep if he was used for fighting.shame for the dog that people have made him like that.check with your local vets.they usually hold puppy classes where you can take your dog to socialise.its free also.my staff gets on great with other dogs but only because we had him meet others as much as we could when he was younger.if any of your mates have dogs that are freindly have him round them as much as possible.

Maria.

Puppy clas is a FANTASTIC way for your dog to learn how to cope in different environments. Not only that, he will get to meet different doggies too which will help his social skills greatly.

The puppy classes are great for people who have never trained a dog before to!

''its me or the dog'' is a fantastic book which will help you train your dog too!

gus

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sisters dog (ben) should never be put down


he is an awesome dog, i walk him and its ust a shame i cant let him off the lead as he would love to go running around on his jack and investigate

when his at home you really cant fault him in anyway

gus

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cheers for the tip off maria will get the misses to get the book while she in town at weekend

Alps Pacino

All down tot he breed, i have a bullmastiff and it was worth going as not only does it teach the dog things but the dog gets the feel for being around other dogs