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Granite State Dog Training Center

3.8 (12 reviews)
Open 9:00 am - 1:00 pm
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I brought my young male GSD, Diesel, to the basic obedience class, then the intermediate class, and then the advanced class. Jim Ward has a natural way with dogs that is parallel if not superior to the Dog Whisper himself. Although he specializes in GSDs, he works with any kind of dog and it is truly amazing to see how each dog reacts with total trust and is totally attentive to him. It is a pleasure to have a well trained dog and others are always commenting on how well behaved my 100 pound dog is. Every chance I get, I refer others to Granite State Dog Center for the best training methods. Of course, you must do your homework, and we are reminded to continue to work with our dogs to review the techniques and commands from the classes to keep them attentive and obedient. I also helped out a local dog rescue (ARNNE) and we brought a problematic, seemingly aggressive GSD to Granite State for assessment and then training. Under the professional observation, experience, and knowledge, this un-adoptable dog was transformed into a happy, eager-to-please, relaxed and confident dog who was adopted into her forever home after being fostered by me (and Diesel) as we continued to practice the training she learned at the Granite State Center. Any dog I adopt in the future will be trained at Granite State Dog Center. Wanda in Windham, NH

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I took a long time to write this. My reason is due to my 1st experience with this center. We had my previous dog there about 17 yrs ago. We had the owner who recognises dogs body languages properly in my opinion. We acquired an american bull dog border collie mix last yr from a well known breeder last april 2017. We had plans to do puppy school in our area and signed up with one in Derry and were told we were all set. We took our dog to socialize at a friends house when he was 4 mths and Rory, our pup, was attacked by a large male mastiff. Wounds were superficial, we had an ent at the party and he cked him all out. The mastiff just grabbed Rory by his neck and we seperated them. I am giving this back story to illustrate the lack of care or active listening we received at GSDTC. We were all set for puppy cllases at the place in Derry and when I called to confirm they told me that there was a mixup and the class was full. Which was very annoying but we decided to try the GSDTC. We called and set up the classes. I told the person over email Rory's attack story and how he didnt like anyone touching the back of his neck suddenly and he was scared of other dogs. They said it would be fine. So we went in, paid the 125 and again.. I wrote on the form about the attack and behavior we saw after wards and our concern. Once again; told it would be fine. The 1st class consisted of the woman selling collars and leashes. We had a prong that we bought with us and Rory was awesome that time. We didn't learn anything in the 1st class since it was more info and selling their collars. The 2nd class was better but the trainer kept telling us to use force for the prong. Really giving it a jerk when the dog isnt responding. The 3rd class, more frustration as Rory regressed back to his fear due to the prong given the attack he had just a couple mths prior. The trainer, the woman (cant remember her name) decided to show me how to walk Rory. She went behind Rorys head with her clip leash and he snarled and snapped. She yelled at him and then had me put it on. I also told him no. It was humiliating.. I wanted to drop in the floor. After wards, i went to the office to apologise to her and ask again if we needed special training. She told me that I should have shoved Rory down to the floor and made him submit completely. She told me that we need to be strict and keep using the prong and he would be better. We ended up missing classes afterwards because I felt Rory couldnt handle regular training. We ended up talking to the vet and went to an animal behaviorist. The bottom line with my dog- he has anxiety and fear agression. The prong collar made it much worse. We ended up.having in home.lessons from the.animal behaviorist at 85 an hr to help our dog. We implement postive reinforcement, clicker training and exercise now. I would not recommend this place anymore. I would have rather they had.told me that I needed specialized treatment and not taken my money for the few classes and the prong collar. If your dog exhibits any fear; this is not the place for them.

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