Petco Dog Trainer, Jim Gersonde explains the Petco Positive Dog Training program.
Meet Santiago, my male Bouvier des Flandres. Looking back, I’m convinced he was placed in my life to humble me as a Dog Trainer. When I adopted him last November, they told me he was a “lively puppy.” Lively doesn’t even begin to describe my rough playing, explorer of a puppy.
Daily, we practiced keeping all four feet on the floor but he much preferred jumping up and bouncing off my stomach instead. We worked on important safety commands like coming when called, but again he’d rather hide in a bush with his ball (see hide & seek). Then one evening, while sitting on the sofa with my husband, we looked up and saw our 4 month old, 45 pound Santi walking across the back of the sofa like a cat.
That was the straw that broke the couch’s back. Santi and I immediately enrolled in a PETCO Positive Dog Training, Puppy Level 1 in Cumming, GA. Thankfully, our PETCO Dog Trainer, Lennox Garvin, was understanding and maintained a positive attitude.
I admit that I was nervous with a bouncing Bouvier puppy in class and everyone’s eyes on me. But the truth is, I love my puppy and even though I’m a Dog Trainer, I needed coaching to give me the confidence to make the right choices and keep my very energetic puppy engaged. With Lennox’s coaching and guidance, we aced Puppy Level 1 and went on to also graduate from Adult Dog Level 1!
I look at my sweet Santi now and say “what a polite boy, you are Momma’s heart!” Does he still have his angelic moments? OF COURSE! Just ask him– he’ll give you a Bouv bounce and mid-air sneak attack lick on across your face!
Talk to a store associate for class schedules and details. Dogs only. Current vaccinations required. Available in select locations. Selection may vary by location.