For smart owners, training is a necessary part of pet care. Ignoring a dog's education can be as serious as neglecting to provide vaccinations. To give your animal adequate training, you must be an informed consumer. Here are several things you must consider before hiring a training service. Your first decision is between private or group instruction.
Groups have the advantage of low cost, but they lack individual attention.
If you or your dog need special handling, you may not get it. Group instruction might vary from just a few students to more than 20. Private instruction allows you to learn at a rate geared to you and your dog. Many of the most common behavior complaints are not covered by groups but are the focus of private instruction. While the total price of private training appears much higher than group classes, the rate may be closer than you think.