what to do about bad training?

caseysayatovich · Post by **caseysayatovich** » Tue Oct 03, 2006 9:55 pm

Hello Everyone!

We recently sent our yellow lab to a trainer in Texas and she came back pretty messed up. It's a LONG story but basically there was major neglect that required veterinary attention, we had to get the law involved in Texas to get the trainers to return our phone calls (we are in California) so we could make arrangements to get her home and she does not retrieve like she is supposed to. She is very head shy now and it just makes me sick. They have not responded to our phone calls, emails and letters to clear up this matter. I am considering pursuing it legally.

I have found out from other forums that these guys are worse than I thought. One person's dog actually died and their other dog was severely malnourished, etc.

I just want to do what I can do to see that no one else has to go through this and spread the word about a very unethical trainer/breeder.

Thank you!
Casey

GsPJustin · Post by **GsPJustin** » Wed Oct 04, 2006 4:23 am

I would suggest finding someone that is reputable. Knows what there doing, etc... I know you will probly shy away from this from what already happend, try to find somone you can visity regularly, but they will be able to fix the problems better than internet advice.

birdshot · Post by **birdshot** » Thu Oct 05, 2006 11:50 am

which trainer in texas?

Post by **kninebirddog** » Thu Oct 05, 2006 3:18 pm

just a word of advice ..if a person wants to know who the trainer is ..best to do it via private email...
posting it on a public forum before there is legal proof can open up a serious can of worms......

birdshot · Post by **birdshot** » Fri Oct 06, 2006 5:07 pm

sorry, i assumed casey was telling the truth, which would constitute legal evidence. possiblly unsubstantiated but legal.
none the less i am still curious.

mountaindogs · Post by **mountaindogs** » Sat Oct 07, 2006 7:53 pm

GsPJustin wrote:I would suggest finding someone that is reputable. Knows what there doing, etc... I know you will probly shy away from this from what already happend, try to find somone you can visity regularly, but they will be able to fix the problems better than internet advice.

I agree find someone you can visit regularly near you and YOU be the trained one then let the trainer help you pass it on. This will make it easier for your dog, who probably has a bad taste for staying at another kennel, and dealing with other trainers. With you there it should be easier. BUT I would wait a little bit, though not to long. Let the dog settle in at home and re-adjust, but don't let fear issues or real problems sink in too long.
Actually you might consider an obedience course from a local club depending on the level you are at. Though it might be a little different direction, nothing will conflict (as I recall) with your retriever training and they are usually well structured and very fun social events for dogs, and help dogs look forward to training.