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Other Hunting => Bird Dogs => Topic started by: ducksdogsdownriggers on March 01, 2017, 09:04:12 AM

Title: Trainer reccomendation
Post by: ducksdogsdownriggers on March 01, 2017, 09:04:12 AM: Somewhat of a non-standard request here... looking to find a trainer willing to train an 8mo german shepherd pup for my elderly neighbor. 3-4 months of basic obedience pretty much like a normal retriever. He is looking to keep it in WA. Thanks in advance.
Title: Re: Trainer reccomendation
Post by: TJH on March 01, 2017, 03:28:40 PM: Sent you a PM!!
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Post by: ribka on March 02, 2017, 07:49:50 AM: bluemoon on here would be worth contacting
Title: Re: Trainer reccomendation
Post by: garrett89 on March 02, 2017, 11:30:10 AM: Honestly basic obedience isn't hard. Just walks, play for reward the rest being stern. In my opinion if you can't do the basics you probably shouldn't have a dog or bought too large a dog. That's why trainers charge arm and leg for diagnose to see what bad habits owner allowed, fixing bad habit then to the basics then advancements. In my opinion your neighbor should re-home their dog if they can't handle the basics. GS are smart and if you can't make them think you're the boss they'll run over your neighbor when they get back. Just saying, maybe your neighbor should get an easier dog such as a bulldog?
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Post by: WRL on March 03, 2017, 06:50:41 AM: Tim Higgins Skookum Creek

I can get his ph# is you would like.

WRL
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Post by: Old Dog on March 03, 2017, 09:22:33 AM: Ron Pace has a pretty good reputation.

http://www.canyoncrestk9.com/
Title: Re: Trainer reccomendation
Post by: ducksdogsdownriggers on March 03, 2017, 01:59:03 PM: Thanks all. I've passed along the info, hopefully he decides to go for it.