Guest NRN13 Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 Does this exist? I'm in Northern Virginia and looking to take a basic low key, positive reinforcement obedience class. Would be even better just with Greyhounds. I've looked online but haven't found anything. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RedHead Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 (edited) I doubt you will find anything just greyhound, unless it's a lure coursing/playgroup type of thing. Is there a reason you want all greyhound? There are still a lot of good positive reinforcement classes, and I'm sure there are some trainers who know and "get" greyhounds (ie. won't make a big deal about sitting, keep things short, etc.). It's good for greys to get used to other breeds as well and obedience classes are a great way for socialization Clicker training classes are always fun. Edited August 9, 2013 by RedHead Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest NRN13 Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 No reason really, just want someone who "gets" greyhounds Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sambuca Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 Ask around. I go to a positive reinforcement training facility and many of the teachers there have had sighthounds. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest chardae Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 You could also check www.akc.org for any local obedience/training clubs. I would call their training director and find out who has sight hound experience; perhaps even an advanced student......and one or two private lessons with someone like this could get you a great start before going into group class. Also, consider contacting the agility clubs.....whippets and IGs are popular in that sport. Good luck! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest LunaTheGreyt Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 When my standard poodle was a puppy (9 years ago) we did basic obedience/puppy class at All About Dogs, in the Woodbridge area. I think they were affiliated with Dogtopia. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
a_daerr Posted August 9, 2013 Share Posted August 9, 2013 We took a greyhound only class in Pittsburgh... Learned about it through the adoption group. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest KPS915 Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 We didn't do a greyhound only class, but our trainer definitely understood the breed and was great about giving us modifications when necessary. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
greymatters Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 We are fortunate to have a greyhound specialty training class here, but ITA with Sambuca - all that's really important is that you find a trainer who uses only positive reinforcement methods, and ideally one with experience training sighthounds. The latter is helpful because in general sighthounds are more 'independent-minded' than e.g. herding or sporting dogs. IMO it's this independent nature that results in their getting bored easily with repetitive training requests - once they've shown you they get it, they're done! Quote Merlin (Heathers Wizard), Mina (Where's Rebecca), and Mae the Galga - three crazy dogs in the house of M Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hubcitypam Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 I did a greyhound only class. It was a total flop in my book. The trainer used her dobie as a model and we all just went to our corners. I had a lot more luck in group classes where the dogs sort of went to school on the others. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest NRN13 Posted August 10, 2013 Share Posted August 10, 2013 I guess part of my thinking of course was the fun of hanging with other Greys and people like you all! But really, it's probably good for Cleo to meet other types of dogs, since that is who she will run across in her day to day life. Hopefully I can find a trainer with sighthound experience. I'll check the All About Dogs one too. Thanks! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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