Maybe that s why a lot of handlers prefer that the dog NOT be trained in obedience. I found obedience very helpful in nervous and insecure dogs and will use it as an aid for conformation training, since it seems to stabilize the dogs. Agility comes into play a lot later as serious training, and usually does NOT create a conflict in regards to conformation, however sometimes refreshers in obedience seem necessary to gain or regain control and focus. Anybody with a puppy should train it. Inquire about prices and what s offered for the price.
Many people use in-home training or have someone else train the dog.
We truly believe in the owners training their own dog. It encourages bonding. Many basic things such as sit, down, stay, heel can be taught at home before the puppy goes to a class. Socialize your puppy with people, not with other dogs. This method has shown us that dogs will ignore other dogs and focus more on the human.