Dog Health Questions: Should I take my dog to a dog training class?

I asked a similar queston yesterday but this ones slightly different, my puppy is a Border collie x GSD, she knows sit, lie down, roll over, her name, kiss, fetch, paw, both paws, but she's abit weary of strangers, she's 10 weeks, also what kind of training shall she have if she does, and is £60 for 5 weeks a good or bad price, please no rude answers, thanks.

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It sounds like you have done a great job with her already! She sounds like a smart dog.
Dog training never hurts especially with dogs that are a bit shy. She can socialize with other dogs and learn to become a little fearful.
I think that price sounds reasonable.
Good luck!

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• It would be a good idea, They will teach you many things about your dog, and it will give her a chance to socialize more, and keep her brain active. If she Is collie shepherd cross she must be intellegant, it will give her chances to keep her mind occupied.


• £60 is a very good price agility might be up her street she sounds bright and going to classes will help with the stranger issue but start with a basic puppy training classes these are good for you and your puppy good luck have fun


• I think that would be great for your puppy!


• Training class provides more than learning commands. It gives the dog a chance to socialize with other dogs and people. It sounds like he doesn't get out much. There are different types of training as well. I had trained my Chihuahua several commands before going to class and I still learned something. You can always take the next class up.


• Absolutely! She's still in the critical socialization (some say 6-12 weeks is the most important) period, and the more exposure you can give her, the better. Also, by going to a group obedience class, you're teaching her to listen and focus on you with a lot of distractions- a group full of other owners and their dogs. This is a really really key skill- it can mean life or death later on if caught in a bad situation- if she consistently focuses on you, it can save you both a lot of trouble.
  
  Structure is really important to the learning process. It's good that you've taught her tricks, but a reliable sit-stay or down-stay with distractions is invaluable.
  
  That price sounds reasonable, too, if you like the method of training and the class isn't too large. I recently paid $120 (only a little more) for 5 classes, and i felt like it was worth it.
  
  Good Luck!


• You would get more out of a socializing group. find a puppy pals group or a puppy play time group. there will be lots of strangers and other dogs and it will give her the chance to be surrounded by strangers and have to get used to it. Also take her everywhere you go. take her for walks, bring her to a playground so she gets used to children. invite people over alot so she is accustomed to people coming and going. bring her to work with you if you can, and bring her in the car.


• Absolutely!
  
  Start with a basic puppy obedience class. Even though your dog knows some commands, there's no substitute for the socializing she'll get in a puppy class (it's called "puppy kindergarten" for a reason ... it's fun!) After she finishes, you can move on to more advanced obedience classes and/or specialty classes.
  
  Not sure how the price translates into American dollars, but I paid $125 for a six-week course with a certified trainer (not a pet-store class).


• Hi,
  
  Its better to ask the authorities at dog training boarding facilities for the right training for your dog. They surely knows what kind of training for that type of dog to maximize your dog's potential.
  
  Don't take chances, ask persons in authority for this matter.