Message-ID: <MgwZYFm00WBLM5i3Fz@andrew.cmu.edu>
Date: Tue, 23 Nov 1993 13:40:17 -0500 (EST)
From: Sara Kiesler <kiesler+@andrew.cmu.edu>
To: Roy_Taylor@H.GP.CS.CMU.EDU, Harry Bovik <bovik+@k.gp.cs.cmu.edu>
Subject: Recommend dog training class
Cc: 

Here are some of the recommendations I received.  I have decided to
attend a class run by Gert Sullivan, Master Trainer.
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In article <IgsK5ki00WBN0XFdhF@andrew.cmu.edu>, you write:
|> Can you recommend a dog training class that has the following
|> attributes:
|> 
|> 1. runs in the winter (i.e., soon)
|> 2. indoor training area
|> 3. trainer is a pro; has worked with K-9 or advanced obedience classes
|> 4. small size classes (not more than 10-15 dogs/trainers) per class
|> 5. method can be Koehler or other firm training, but should be reward-
|> rather than punishment-oriented.
|> 
|> Thanks in advance, Sara
|> 
|> 
Gert Sullivan. She runs her classes out of the Penn Hills YMCA. Her
phone number is 793 5797. She meets all those criteria.
-- 
Marc H. Graham                    Software Engineering Institute
marc@sei.cmu.edu                  Carnegie Mellon University
(412) 268 7784                    Pittsburgh, PA   15213

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We took our dog (a boxer) to Misty Pines in Sewickley. I  believe that
they meet all your criteria. 364-4122

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Date: Thu, 11 Nov 1993 10:08:10 -0500 (EST)
From: Lola Porpora <lp1n+@andrew.cmu.edu>
To: Sara Kiesler <kiesler+@andrew.cmu.edu>
Subject: Re: recommend dog training class?
Cc:
 
Sara,
 
   My husband is a professional dog trainer.  If you'd like some info, please
e-mail at lp1n, or my on campus number is X81904.
 
Lola Porpora
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Sara,
 
In my opinion the two best training situations in the Pittsburgh area are
Golden Triangle Obedience Training Club and Gert Sullivan's outfit.  (Gert
is in the phone directory as is GTOTC). I am involved with GTOTC.
 
Both use a variety of techniques, but both definitely do teach leash
corrections as well as verbal and physical praise, play, and food rewards.
I don't know of any local training that exclusively  uses rewards, but I
gather that you want the emphasis to be positive.
 
		Phil
 
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Call Barb Setler at ext. 3468.  Her daughter is a professional dog
trainer although I am not sure she meets all the criteria you list.  She
is very good though and would be glad to let you speak with former
clientele, I think.  
 
Kathy
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The trainer that I used for my Lab puppy was great.  She's very
knowledgeable.  She not only does class training but she also conducts
personal training at your home.  She has a lot of experience.  Her name
is Sandy and her number is 487-4125.  Good luck.
 
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