Do not expect immediate solutions. It is highly improbable that your pet's problems will be resolved with a single eight- or 10-week course of obedience training.

If money is a big consideration, the training clubs probably offer the best bang for the buck. However, the quality of instruction may be uneven and may not adhere to any particular method of training, for the instructors are volunteers with a variety of philosophical and practical backgrounds. Clubs generally require that all dogs attending classes be up-to-date on all vaccinations, including rabies and Bordatella (kennel cough).

Get what you pay for. Ask questions of the instructors, work hard at home on the lessons, read the recommended material, and enlist the help of the whole family. Sign up for obedience training with our expert dog trainers.

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