Dog Health Questions: Start dog training tomorrow... any tips?

My pitbull and I begin training tomorrow and I am a little bit nervous…. I’m afraid she’ll get too excited and I won’t be able to control her. If anyone has anything that may make the day go smoother I would appreciate it. Thanks!

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Good question! I am assuming this is a group training session? You probably won’t be the only one with an excited dog. We took our lab for puppy training and intermediate training so I’ve been through it a couple of times. The instructor should know how to keep the dogs under control and they expect the first class to be somewhat crazy. After all, that’s what you are there for. A firm tight leash (that cannot be chewed through and won’t choke) is a must. You can ask your instructor for tips before you go- they are more than happy to help you to help them. If the training involves treat rewards, make sure you bring a supply. Don’t be nervous, expect to have fun!

Why it’s Important For New Dog Owners to Take Dog Training Seriously

• If you’re nervous, she’ll get excited and uncontrollable. You need to just calm down. Make sure that you pay attention. The classes are as much for you as they are for your dog.








• well if she gets excited then you need to be aggressive they are aggressive dogs so be careful








• You can always try some homeopathy like ‘Rescue Remedy’ made up of Bach flowers etc. on your dog just to keep her a lot more relaxed and calm. Might help you too if you’re feeling a bit stressed out by the whole event. Keep in mind that the way you feel will always transmit itself to your dog too.
  

  All the best with the training, I’m sure both you and the dog will be fine

  
  








• Take plenty of treats, and stay calm.








• You need to be calm and cool. Dogs can pick up on your feelings and if you are nervous your dog will sense that. That is not a good thing.
  
  








• This is a learning experience for both of you! Relax and have fun. If you are tense, your dog will more than likely act up one way or another, so, take a deep breath and have fun.








• She might get excited, so what. The other dogs will be excited too.When she is older she will be more controllable and that’s what training is all about. Tomorrows class is just the beginning and you must practise what you are taught at the class every day.








• Heh, dog class is always fun. People are usually very tolerant of misbehavior because chances are, their own dog is hyper and misbehaves in the same ways as well.
  

  Here are some things that may help:

  
  

  1. If you can, go into the classroom early and let your dog explore and sniff around. This will make him more comfortable in the new surroundings. Try and do this before he has to deal with the other dogs.

  
  

  2. Meet and chat with some of the people before class. This will get you and your dog more comfortable with your classmates. If you meet some really nice people, you can later invite them for play sessions with your dog. 3. When I used to go for classes at my SPCA, I would meet up with some of the owners and let our dogs play for a bit before class begins. This lets them drain some energy so that they will be more calm during class.

  
  

  4. Make sure you are as calm as possible so that your dog will pick up on that and be calm as well. Don’t be too embarrassed if your dog misbehaves, everybody else is probably in the same boat.

  
  

  5. Bring really high priority treats so there is a higher likelihood that your dog will focus on you.

  
  

  Above all, have fun, meet new dog pals, and make sure to practice the class lessons with your dog at home.