[Avista]

We are adopting a Boston Terrier Rescue. Can anyone recommend good obedience classes. Thanks

[laackley]

I believe the Life Long Learning College has a class beginning on October 1.

[plimit56]

Definitely take a class thru the Learning College and Kris teaches the class and she is wonderful.

[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by Avista

We are adopting a Boston Terrier Rescue.

Oh yay. That is one lucky terrier!

[CFrance]

You might want to talk to the trainer first and find out what form of training he/she espouses. Some require choke collars and fairly stringent methods of training, while others prefer the positive style where you reinforce the good behavior rather than correcting for the negative behavior. You could read up on the styles online and decide which you would be more comfortable with. I personally am uncomfortable with one of these styles and did not know to ask the right questions before joining a class with our first dog. With the second one, I had a better idea of what I wanted.

There also used to be a Bark Busters trainer in the area, but I'm not sure if they are still here. I would google "dog obedience 32162" and talk to different trainers.

[GeoGeo]

Thank you for making a difference in one dog's life. My aunt had boston terriers. Cute, funny little dogs. As far as training, you might also check with Pet Smart.

Enjoy your new family member.

[rdhdleo]

Definitely Bark Busters, love their training methods and though pricey they will work with you whenever you need for the life of the pooch.

[jojo]

We like Kris although it should be noted that the trainee is more the mom and dad and not the pup. We had lots of homework and wanted to be sure Olivia did well so we worked hard between each session and it paid off.

[angiefox10]

I have a rescue, and used the Lifelong Learning course with Kris. She was wonderful. Bark Busters was not a good match for my rescue. My boy came out of a puppy mill and was afraid of men to begin with. Having a stern strange man pushing him around set us back in our training. I'm not a fan of scaring a dog to work for me, but instead i prefer my dog "wanting" to please me. That, in my opinion, is the difference.

[Jimturner]

Originally Posted by angiefox10

I have a rescue, and used the Lifelong Learning course with Kris. She was wonderful. Bark Busters was not a good match for my rescue. My boy came out of a puppy mill and was afraid of men to begin with. Having a stern strange man pushing him around set us back in our training. I'm not a fan of scaring a dog to work for me, but instead i prefer my dog "wanting" to please me. That, in my opinion, is the difference.

Dogs have a natural acceptance of love and and will respond in kind, but can become withdrawn when trained using aggressive tactics. Always use encouragement, love and reward. You are spot on Angie

[Barefoot]

Originally Posted by Jimturner

Dogs have a natural acceptance of love and and will respond in kind, but can become withdrawn when trained using aggressive tactics. Always use encouragement, love and reward.