Dog Health Questions: Dog training classes?

I have a verrry spoiled chihuahua, I was thinking of putting him in training classes at our local petstore which teaches him basic commands, house manners, socializing etc. He has gotten bad, meaning nobody could come near me because he snaps at them, if anything comes to my house he'll snap at them, if other dogs try to play with him, he tries to attack them..Has anyone used these classes? Should I try it?

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The classes are great, but they require you to spend time daily with your dog practicing what you learn in class.

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• Your dog being aggressive is a classic example of how dogs behave when they are in unfamiliar environment or situations. Most probably your dog is not taken out regularly or have little interaction with strangers.
  
  You should probably start your dog to socialize more by taking him out more often so that he'll get used to unfamilliar environments and seeing strangers all the time.
  
  If you want to try house training, it'll probably be a better idea as you work at your own pace and and it's less expensive than sending your dog to a dog training school. Look for trainings that deal with dog aggressive behavior.
  


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