Recommendations for puppy training?

[tap01.livejournal.com]

Hi everyone!

My wife and I recently got a puppy. She is an adorable little chocolate lab, but unfortunately she doesn't seem to listen too much (she is a puppy after all). She could definitely benefit (and so could us) from some obedience or puppy training classes. Does anyone have any recommendations for some puppy training? I see that PetSmart offers some classes, does anyone have any experience with them?

We and our dog will be very thankful for any help, Thanks!

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[tap01.livejournal.com]

Our puppy is only 11 weeks old. Our vet mentioned to us that we should keep away from the group classes since she isn't fully vaccianted yet, but I was hoping that there would be some sort of personal session so we can start earlier. She needs to be taught come, sit, stay and the rest of the basic leash walking commands. It's hard to walk her when she doesn't listen :/

We know that she just wants to please us and that she doesn't understand us yet, but it is still frustrating at times.

[dreamgirly19.livejournal.com]

Petsmart does not allow any dogs/puppies in ANY classes without vet proof of vaccinations. Rightfully so. Why dont you vaccinate her, puppies are fine to be vacinnated after 8 weeks...?

She is also very young still, she is just now learning her name and stuff like that. I believe its just after 8+ weeks old that they realize they have a name.

If you want I can give you some advice on the leash walking, ill just tell you what they taught us in class :)

I LOVE dogs. Our two just had a baby (yes a one pup litter) so i will be going thru this all over again.

Your lucky to have a lab they are GREAT dogs and excellent listeners as they get older. My jack russells think they own me lol.

[tap01.livejournal.com]

Oh she has had her first round of shots already (at 8 weeks), but not her second yet. I think that is coming in a couple of weeks.

We do feel very lucky to have her. We got her through a rescure organization (http://www.adoptalab.org) and feel very fortunate to have found a puppy. We want to do her right by treating her well, so any advice on leash walking would be greatly appreciated!