Burbank

I am starting to look at some trainers, I have found two sites that look promising,
Superior Dog Training and Upcoming Classes

I have never used a dog trainer, what questions do you ask and what do you look for?

Thanks

Adara

They both look promising in what I'd look for. I'd want more info specifically on their methods. I use clicker training and positive reinforcement. I use consequences, not corrections (leash/collar jerks). So decide what methods you are comfortable, make sure those are the methods they employ and go from there. I also won't use a trainer who won't let me reward with food or toys.

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Colleen
Flirt, ADAMAS All the Girls Do It, OA, NAJ, CL2-F, CL2-H
Gabby, Ch Gold Run's Token of Rumor, JH, NA, OAJ, NF, NJP, CL2,CL3-H, CL3-F Vizsla
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MeadowCat

I start by looking for trainers on this list: Search for Professionals

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LaneyB

I don't know if my way is correct as I am not great at training dogs, but for my pup I have met with 3 different trainers. His 1st trainer is an amazing older man. He trains German Shepherds regularly, and I really like him, but I don't know that he is really training ME to train Ruki. Ruki has stayed at his house while I was on vacation, and really did well. The second trainer I also liked as a person, but I think she bored the heck out of Ruki. The third trainer I just met with seemed a great match for both Ruki and I. She really seemed to challenge him, and he wasn't bored. At the same time she really broke things down so I understand how to work with him on my own. She is a psychologist, and was really able to help me verbalize what I would like from Ruki, and how to get there. That said - I still plan to work with the 1st trainer because I think Ruki will benefit from having his influence. So Ruki will have 2 trainers as well as starting his class for his CGC this month.

So to make a long story short, I would see what trainer you feel can train both you and your dog. You might have to meet with a few to see which style of training you prefer. But I think it is so important that you leave a session with the trainer feeling like you know what you need to work on, and how to go about doing it.