#162 Choosing the Best Training Option for Your Dog: Private Lessons, Group Classes, and Board & Train Programs: Dog Training Today will Will Bangura, M.S., CBCC-KA, CPDT-KA, FFCP

Text Me Your Questions Why struggle with training your dog when you could have the ultimate guide to success? In today's episode of Dog Training Today, I, Will Bangura, break down the best dog training options for your furry friend. We weigh the advantages and disadvantages of private lessons, group classes, and board and train programs, making sure you get the most personalized advice. Discover why private one-on-one training stands out as the most effective, especially for tackling those pesky nuisance behaviors at home. While group classes offer controlled distractions ideal for more advanced training, they can be overwhelming for novices. And when it comes to board and train programs, we reveal why they might not be as beneficial as they seem, despite their profitability for trainers. Tired of dealing with your dog's aggression, reactivity, or fearfulness? We’ve got you covered with effective solutions, including the highly recommended Calm Dogs product that has transformed numerous canine lives. Tune in to hear success stories and learn practical strategies to help your dog overcome behavioral issues. Plus, don’t miss my live Facebook event every Saturday at 12 noon Eastern, where I answer your burning questions and offer positive, actionable advice. Share these insights with fellow dog lovers, and let's create a well-behaved, happy dog community together! Will Bangura M.S. CBCC-KA (00:04.89) Raised by wolves with canine DNA in his blood, having trained more than 24 ,000 vets, helping you and your fur babies thrive. Live in studio with Will Bangura answering your pet behavior and training questions. Ladies and gentlemen, please welcome your host and favorite pet behavior expert, Will Bangura. Would you like to go on? Will Bangura M.S. CBCC-KA (00:38.106) Good day dog lovers. I'm Will Van Gura. Thanks for joining me for another episode of dog training today. We really appreciate you. We love all your support. Today I want to talk about different dog training options. You know, whether it be you needing or wanting to train a young puppy or you training an older dog, there are different options. You know, some of the most common options are sending your dog away. for training, what a lot of people call board and train or doggy bootcamp, having private lessons or going to a group class. So I just want to talk a little bit about the pros and cons of all of those. Now, the first thing that I want to say is that I believe, especially, especially when you're starting brand new training with a dog that knows little to nothing, that getting private one -on -one training the best option for every dog and for every pet parent. if you've got a dog that has problems in the home, nuisance behaviors like potty training issues, jumping, barking, digging, being destructive, again, having private lessons is great. Now, if you've got a lot of those nuisance behaviors at your home, private lessons are best done there, at your home. and not done at the trainer's facility if they have one or meeting them in a park. Now I'm not saying that that's a bad way to go. Again, private one -on -one training I think is the best thing because you the pet parent get the undivided attention of that trainer without them having to divide their attention with other pet parents, with other dogs. And that leads me into group training classes. because a lot of people want to opt for group training classes because in many cases they're more affordable than private one -on -one training and group classes ca Support the show If you need professional help please visit my Dog Behaviorist website. Go here for Free Dog Training Articles