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Dog Training Recs
Hello!
My husband and I adopted the cutest darn Boston Terrier from the Dane County Humane Society --- he was abused in the past so he has some confidence issues.
Does anyone have good recommendations on a dog trainer that works with confidence issues? We are in the Milwaukee area.
Thanks!
My Furbaby Baxter
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Re: Dog Training Recs
Congrats and thanks for adopting!
We've had lots of success from Dog's Best Friend classes and personal trainer.
Our dog Sophie was abused also. She was clearly beaten by men and was very skittish and afraid of them. We kept a big supply of treats near the front door and took them with us on our walks so every time we meet a man we'd ask them to have her sit and calmly give her a treat. In no time she started associating men with treats. Within 2-3 months she fine with men.
The other things that really helped us was Dog's Best Friend's beginner obedience class and Nothing In Life Is Free training (google it you'll find a lot of info, we started out doing 100% of the techniques but have slowly dropped it back to about 80% since that's all the reminding she needs). They both really helped build her confidence and show her that we're in control so she doesn't need to worry/be anxious. She trusts us now.
Good luck! And if you have any specific questions come visit the girls on the Pets board.
P.S. I recommend Mounds for the best selection and price of high quality food in the Madison area. Check out www.dogfoodanalysis.com and pick a food that is 4 stars or higher. Feeding a high quality food costs you less in the long run since you feed less per serving and it can save you a lot on vet bills both major and minor (we used to have to take Sophie in once a month to have her anal glands expressed until we put her on high quality food). It also reduces shedding and the amount of poo you need to pick up.
ETA: I see you updated to say you're in the Milwaukee area. Sorry I don't have any dog training recs over there.
I highly recommend the Milwaukee Dog Training Club. They are a non-profit group. I took my dog for 8 months. They have everything from puppy/adult beginner to advanced obedience as well as canine good citizen and agility classes. They are far less expensive than other classes because they are a not for profit. My dog was a rescue and had severe seperation anxiety. He is doing great now and is fabulous with my little one. Whatever you decide good luck and congrats on your new family memeber.
http://www.milwaukeedog.com/
We are also doing mke dog training club, LOVE THEM! We did a puppy class with them but our first basic class we couldn't make their dates so we switched and now we're back there and really glad.
They also recommended "for pet's sake" if you are looking for more one on one or small group stuff.
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Dogs Best Friend (founded by Patricia McConnell) has some Milwaukee area locations.
MDTC is another good one, as the others mentioned.
Depending where in the Milwaukee area you are, we trained at the Cudahy Kennel Club and enjoyed our time there.
If you want a private trainer, I HIGHLY recommend Jodi Goocher.