Make the Most of it!

A training class is not the place for your dog to learn, a training class is a place for people to learn. A good dog trainer does not train dogs, a good trainer teaches people how to help their dogs.

Your dog will only improve if you do the work in the environments your dog will experience, no dog will improve if you only practice in class.

Go to a good class and ask the trainer questions so you are clear on what you need to do. Listen to the trainer fully, the snippets of information they provide are important. Practice in class so your trainer can see you have a good understanding of how to help your dog’s learning. Then go and practice these skills every day in the real-world environment of your dog’s day-to-day life. Your dog learns best in their natural settings – they learn in real life, not just in a classroom. You learn in class. This is your education session.