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I'm not sure of the best way to word this but are they strict or fun classes? I've been to classes elsewhere (which I think may be based on the classes at Cloughran) that were no fun for me or my dog as I felt they were way too strict - people standing around shouting "SETTLE SETTLE SETTLE" at their dogs etc and we had to use their words for commands instead of the ones we were used to.
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I'm not sure of the best way to word this but are they strict or fun classes? I've been to classes elsewhere (which I think may be based on the classes at Cloughran) that were no fun for me or my dog as I felt they were way too strict - people standing around shouting "SETTLE SETTLE SETTLE" at their dogs etc and we had to use their words for commands instead of the ones we were used to.
Hi Tk, I have not been out in training classes in a while now, but I would not describe them as fun but more as being relaxed and very social as everyone there is willing to talk away whole the class is going on....
I definitely would not be calling them strict..
Ya may get the odd person taking it way too serious thats just the nature of it...
I have seen that(strictness) in the ringcraft for sure but I cant comment in the obedience rings.
Ive met a few people there who I now would talk to regularly when out at shows throughout the year around the country so Im sure you will enjoy it if you do go.0 -
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Ringcraft is really different to training classes. Showing is quite competitive. My classes are always fun but my aim is to show handlers how to get the best out of their dogs. How to move & stack their dogs correctly according to their breed. The classes also get young puppies used to being handled in the ring.
There is often a mix of very experienced show people & complete newcomers. It is great practice for puppies.
I'm not saying anything bad in case it came across that way
I find that showing can go from extremely b*tchy to very friendly depending on the breed in the ring!
I actually love the ringcraft classes (when I have time to go) because of the little tips you pick up there that people dont like to share in the ring on the day!0 -
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Thanks guys. I may take the pup along and see what it's like. During the week we walk we walk at times where we don't usually meet other dogs so the socialisation would be good for her. She'll probably just go asleep though lol!
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I'm not sure of the best way to word this but are they strict or fun classes? I've been to classes elsewhere (which I think may be based on the classes at Cloughran) that were no fun for me or my dog as I felt they were way too strict - people standing around shouting "SETTLE SETTLE SETTLE" at their dogs etc and we had to use their words for commands instead of the ones we were used to.
I found it very laid back and friendly, but at the same time it was a class, I am not sure about the words thing, but we were all told to keep our dogs on the right side, but Kim is used to being on the left, they had no issues with that what so ever.
They were not strict by any means, however, there were two particular dogs who were barking through the whole thing, a puppy GSD who wanted to play with everyone and a puppy Chiuaua who just kept lunging at any dog close enough. The instructor did go an speak to them individually, and I have no idea what she was saying, maybe it was tips on how to stop the dogs barking, maybe not. But they did not pull anyone up infront of the class by any means, as I said, all very friendly. At the end of the day, it was a puppy/basic obedience class, so dogs (and some owners) will be learning for the first time.0 -
Thanks guys. I may take the pup along and see what it's like. During the week we walk we walk at times where we don't usually meet other dogs so the socialisation would be good for her. She'll probably just go asleep though lol!
Tk,
Where are you based? And do you have a car? I will be going each week for a while purley for the socializing aspect of it, and if you wanted I could go on a walk with you, Kim is very friendly and low energy and gets on with all dogs.
PM me if ya fancy.0
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