not to stirr up our happy little thread, but...

i think the obedience classes should be voluntary. i do great teaching my dogs all by myself. unlees i ended up w/ a specific problem, i don't think i should be forced into going. i however will be taking any future dog of mine to puppy kindergarten. (basically works on the socialization principle.)

i wish that people that were first time dog owners would consider obedience classes, but i really don't think it should be mandatory.

if our community would be as perfect as we hope, people would have the proper judgement on wether they need to go to obedience classes or not.