DOG Training

snowy two

hi does anybody know of any dog training classes in Sligo

tedshredsonfire

Christine in aclare can pm you on the number if you want. Bit of a journey out but shes very good and has her own set up for dogs indoor and outdoor.

Radharc na Sleibhte

+1 on the lady in Aclare.
We brought our dog there as she was having behaviour problems but she's been great since we practiced what Christine told us.

dee o gee

I think its the same christine that the above 2 posts went to that I have gone to aswell out in banada? If it was then Id highly recommend her also. She has an outdoor area and an indoor area for wet days, and as far as I know also teaches heelwork to music and agility for the more advanced. What sort of problems are you having or is it just for some general obedience? http://www.one2onedogs.com/

snowy two

just for some general obedience classes and to get the dogs socialised more but i contacted Christine she doesnt do classes just one to one apparently

dee o gee

snowy two wrote: »

just for some general obedience classes and to get the dogs socialised more but i contacted Christine she doesnt do classes just one to one apparently

Ya we went to her for one on one lessons, as far as I know but don't quote me on this I think she does some group lessons but obviously only once everyone has the basics, I only heard that through word of mouth so im not sure if its true.
I know there was somebody doing agility training up at markree castle that was also doing basic training, I seen it advertised in the weekender ages ago but have been unable to track her down since so I presume shes not doing it anymore.

They're the only dog trainers that I know of around here. Be very careful using somebody without any recommendations as at the moment there are no regulations for trainers, so basically anybody can advertise themselves as a dog trainer regardless of any qualifications or experience they may or may not have, and I have heard some horror stories. Only use somebody that uses humane reward based methods and run away from somebody that trys to use inhumane methods such as choke/prong collars or shock collars on your dog.
As regards group lessons some are good but some are bad, you don't want a class where there are twenty unruly dogs all trying to kill each other as neither you or the dog will be able to concentrate or learn!

You could try posting this on the animals & pets forum as somebody else there might be able to help you.