Dog Trainer

Larsheen

I have a 9 week old Labrador and seeing obedience/socialization classes don't start until Sept and he can't be brought out for another 3 weeks, I am looking to get one good class at home for him and me.Would anyone like to recommend a good trainer who will do house visit.Am in Dublin West.Thanks in advance

Nody

Emmaline at Citizen Canine Ireland is a repeated recommendation around here but here's another list of choices if she's not suitable.

tk123

DSPCA have classes starting over the next few weeks and I think the first one is a seminar for just the owners so that would buy you an extra week. Also check with your vets as lots of them run puppy parties.

DBB

Larsheen wrote: »

I have a 9 week old Labrador and seeing obedience/socialization classes don't start until Sept and he can't be brought out for another 3 weeks

Pleeeease OP, have a read of this leaflet from Merial, one of the major vaccine manufacturers. You can socialise your pup now, and you should... but this pamphlet tells you how to do it safely. Print a few off and bring 'em to your vet, because these leaflets have not been distributed widely enough in Ireland!
http://www.merial.co.uk/SiteCollectionDocuments/120103_Merial_Puppy_leaflet_final.pdf

I would also strongly recommend Emmaline, you will get at least as much out of one session with her as you would from a series of classes. That's not to say you shouldn't got to classes when your pup is ready, but for stuff around the house and neighbourhood, and everyday issues that dog owners deal with, it's hard to beat a one-to-one in-home session!

Whispered

Another plus one for Emmaline. I find her great to deal with, explains everything brilliantly and both of my dogs loved her.

Larsheen

Thank you everybody.On this occasion we opted for someone living nearer to us than Emmaline but will keep her name.Thank you again