MOM to KELLSE

Thank You!!

Hi,

First of all you need to find a great clicker trainer or lure method trainer for obedience classes. The puppy needs lots of socialization with people, dogs and different environments. Find a great trainer you like and plan on being there for the first year of the pups life.
Next, plan on getting the American Kennel Club S.T.A.R. Puppy Program, AKC Canine Good Citizen Program testing on the pup.
Stay away from any negative trainers who use slip collars, choke chains, prong collars or shock collars. Scent ok should be extremely positive work and the dog should be taught to think and make decisions, not shut down and quit working because it is afraid of a correction.