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K9 Servant
Feb 6, 2010, 5:19 AM
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Re: [ACC] THE JOYS OF BEAGLING
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PUPPY KINDERGARTEN AND DOG OBEDIENCE SCHOOL
Puppy kindergarten provides your Beagle puppy an opportunity to have fun with other youngsters in a friendly and relaxed environment. And you'll meet lots of fellow dog lovers, too! Just as important, your puppy will not only learn some basic commands, but will get practice going out for trips and learning to ride in the car. Some Beagles tend toward shyness, this is a great way to help them develop some confidence. When considering a training course, make sure you choose the right teacher. Not everyone understands the unique Beagle mentality, and some have the erroneous idea that Beagles are difficult (or impossible) to train. This is because many of them do most of their work with Labradors and Golden Retrievers, dogs who stand around waiting to be told what to do. Beagles are whole different school of fish, so to speak. Don't be afraid to ask questions before you begin the training course. Some questions you may want to ask include:
1. What is the instructor's formal education or experience? The best trainers don't necessarily need a degree in applied animal behavior, but it doesn't hurt to have one either.
2. What is the instructor's method of teaching? Does he/she rely on choke chains, force, or negative reinforcement, or does he/she advocate kind, positive training with lots of reward? (This latter type is the only one for a Beagle!)
3. To what professional organizations does the trainer belong? An organization or a foundation that advocates and specializes in nonviolent, positive training methods.
4. Does the trainer provide structured "homework?" Does he/she give out written handouts and summaries? Is he/she available for consultation? A trainer who does all of these things is ideal, although many good trainers may only do one or two of these things.
Be sure you know what you want your dog to get out of class. Most Beagles are not candidates for obedience titles, although it can be done. It's more reasonable to choose a class that emphasizes basic skills in fun atmosphere. If your Beagle turns out to be that rare obedience natural, you can move up to different class.
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(This post was edited by ACC on Feb 6, 2010, 5:26 AM)
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