Well..... what can I say. The first part of it was fine, outside in a big field with 10 other dogs/puppies of all different ages. We were in a circle walking to head/steady and sit. That went well.
However the rain started and we went underneath a canopy next to kennels with other dogs barking like crazy.... the lesson went from bad to worse. I could hardly hear what the trainer was trying to say, she was busy with individual dogs/owners, all the while the barking was going on and on and on.... people started getting upset and a poor dog was sick and then poo'd twice because was so distressed with the noise.
at the end the trainer asked if there was any questions and that was when a majority of people said they couldn't cope with the noise/environment. some asked for their money back and at first she said they couldn't.... anyway to cut a long story short I have decided to go again next week to see if things are different but in my heart I feel that I should find somewhere else (preferably indoors) as the weather is going to get worse as the weeks go on. a few of the people did get their money back, and a couple of others just asked for one to one training.
Just wondering if anyone has had similiar experiences. I understand its a hard task trying to train 10 dogs/puppies and I am in no way blaming the trainer but do feel that the environment needs to be right/quiet in order to get ur dogs full attention.
This class was highly recommended too.....
Anyway I think I will be on the look out for another place to take Millie. Might even ask the trainer to do a few one to one sessions at home with me.
However the rain started and we went underneath a canopy next to kennels with other dogs barking like crazy.... the lesson went from bad to worse. I could hardly hear what the trainer was trying to say, she was busy with individual dogs/owners, all the while the barking was going on and on and on.... people started getting upset and a poor dog was sick and then poo'd twice because was so distressed with the noise.
at the end the trainer asked if there was any questions and that was when a majority of people said they couldn't cope with the noise/environment. some asked for their money back and at first she said they couldn't.... anyway to cut a long story short I have decided to go again next week to see if things are different but in my heart I feel that I should find somewhere else (preferably indoors) as the weather is going to get worse as the weeks go on. a few of the people did get their money back, and a couple of others just asked for one to one training.
Just wondering if anyone has had similiar experiences. I understand its a hard task trying to train 10 dogs/puppies and I am in no way blaming the trainer but do feel that the environment needs to be right/quiet in order to get ur dogs full attention.
This class was highly recommended too.....
Anyway I think I will be on the look out for another place to take Millie. Might even ask the trainer to do a few one to one sessions at home with me.
