Training Recommendations in Raleigh, NC area for 6 month old?

[eyost]

Hi all,

We just adopted a 6 month old and am looking for some good recommendations of training classed in the Raleigh, NC area. The pup came from the breeder and knows agility quite well, can do everything on agility except that tunnel; quite amazing for. 6 month old.

But, we still need to do the socialization thing and basic obedience (recall, sit, down, stay, walk on leash).

Any sugs would be great.

Thanks,

Ed

 

[melbell]

Ed,
there are actually a great deal of doggie things in Raleigh area. In fact, since I live on the coast, I have to go to VA for dog practices... about an hour and half one way twice a week for my doggies, so feel lucky! Also with agility, pups shouldn't be doing jumps bigger than 4-8 inches until their about one. They also shouldn't do contacts at full height until then. Although I can't recommend anyone as I do not train in that area of NC, if you go to this link: http://www.akc.org/clubs/search/index.cfm?RequestTimeout=90 then click on obedience clubs (most obedience clubs also do agility.. this is AKC agility) and then search for north carolina you will see a whole list. The ones in Raleigh that I see are
German Shepherd Dog Club of Greater Charlotte
Durham Kennel Club Inc

but of course you could only do the Durham one since you're not a german shepherd. That being said though, there are TONS of other ones outside of Raleigh, but not that far away.

 

[melbell]

I just looked at Durham's and they have a senior puppy level for dogs 5 months- a year. This would probably be your best bet since you need socialization as well as the basics. Other places though consider 6 months and up to be basic obedience classes, just an fyi.