Anybody know anything about therapy dogs?

[Roxyluvsme13]

That helps! Doesnt Petsmart do puppy training classes? If so...Do you know what price range those run in?

[lv4dogs]

Sorry, the D. was supposed to be what you should do, as you won't find a lot of those objects or similar objects at obedience classes. lol


I'm not familiar with the classes at petco or petsmart. The ones around me I'm not too find of (but I think I wouldn't be fond of other locations either). The classes are often small and in a small place (a tiny room, an isle of the store). The instructors are usually pretty young & don't have the knowledge about training that "I prefer". And the trainers are often not there for long. I'll go in on one visit see so & so as a trainer go back a month later & they no longer train there. I personally like to go to a reputable class that has been around for years and ha s a lot of great references. I've heard from a lot of people that have enrolled their dog into their classes & they were not happy.

BUT I have heard of some people that took their dogs to petco or setsmart & they liked it, their dogs did great.

I'd suggest sitting in on a class, see how you like it.
Ask for references from pervious clients.
Ask them ANY & ALL questions you feel you need to ask.

As far as price, it depends on where you go & where you are. I would say that anywhere from about $65-$125 would be average price.
I never priced their prices, but reputable classes around me all averaged in the hundred dollar range ($75-$115).

[areias]

That's true about Petsmart/Petco...I don't really recommend taking classes there. And they're more expensive.

In my county, they offer $2 and $3 obedience classes from the animal services department. Definately look into that. Give your vet a call and see if they can recommend someone, also call boarding kennels around you and ask for recommendations. Especially look into the ones that 2 or more places have recommended.