It can be tricky training a dog, particularly if you work long hours, are new to dogs in general or your dog is unruly. Rather than struggle your way through training and risk a poorly trained or untrained dog, it might be better to find a professional to help you train your dog. It’ll cost a little bit more, but you’ll have the satisfaction of knowing your pet will be well behaved and less likely to accidentally ruin furniture or get into a fight with other people or dogs.
Dogs are smart animals, and are social animals; they also have the potential to be dangerous, as all carnivores are. As a pack animal, the dog needs to know who the leader is, and that leader must be you if you want to have a well-behaved dog. Training helps maintain a consistent atmosphere which, like with children, helps give them stability and rules that can help them. This will keep your dog calmer, meaning your dog will be less agitated when meeting new people and animals. It will also help keep you and your dog safe because you and the dog will know how to behave when outside on and off-lead, around cars and other possible dangers. Training your dog is rewarding, bonding experience that builds a solid relationship with each other and benefits all the family.
There are several companies that offer classes and one-on-one training throughout the city, and most of them offer online booking. Boney Fido Dogs and Lotties School for Dogs are both reputable training schools with venues all over the city. Lottie’s’ School offers the option for home visits to help train your dog in a safe place. Boney Fido’s one-on-one trainer specializes in helping you to help your dog with their fears and socializing them. As Lotties’ School website is undergoing a revamp, the only way to acquire a quotation is to submit a form to the company directly. Classes at Boney Fido’s are in six-week blocks, and usually for seventy-five pounds. The classes at both schools are small, allowing for you and your dog to get the special attention you need. Another good company is People and Dogs. Offering both one-on-one sessions, classes and workshops on a wide range of skills from basic training to puppy parenting, scent work, and a walk and train service where your dog can be exercised and trained at the same time. Sheffield Dog Training has rated five stars on Google, 4.7 on facebook and is a member of the Association of Pet Dog Trainers (APDT). They’re also fully accredited by the Kennel Club Association. This company offers numerous classes at multiple venues throughout the city, socializing opportunities, one-on-one training, and agility classes.
According to threebestrated.com, rate People and Dogs, Boney Fido’s and Sheffield Dog Training are the best in the city, but this is only an estimate and it’s good to find the best for you. With this in mind, maybe explore those three first. Check their websites to find out what they offer and if they’re best suited to what you need for your dog and for your budget.