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We just got a new puppy (11 weeks old) and wondering about a good tracking device. I dont mind spending a money on a decent one. I looked into Fi collars but she’ll grow out of it pretty quickly. Thankfully shes not a bolter and doesnt try to escape. Just being cautious in case something happens. Open to any and all suggestions!

I need to know whats reasonable or if I'm getting sucked in.

My pup passed their beginner class a couple weeks ago and is about 8 months old (just shy).

We're looking at additional classes in our semi-rural area and most are ~ $350m our issue is that most are for dogs older, for skills we just graduated for, or requiring other pre-requisite courses.

We'd have to wait until June for most of these. (And for the school we just graduated from as well).

My dog has pretty good basics. But Id like help with jumping up on new people, leash training and recall when outside/excited.

Theres a private trainer who's offering 8 50 min sessions for just shy of 1000 taxes in. They have credentials like a masters in animal behaviour and some other qualifications. Lots of positive reviews on their testimonials page. Payment plans available.

Is this insane? I havent seen other private class rates, as theyre generally not posted. But I'd like to get other owners takes.

I’ve read a lot of articles but I’m curious on personal experiences since I don’t know anyone with a puppy right now.

My pup has definitely started her teenager phase lol. I have a golden retriever and she’s very smart and food driven but she’s gotten extremely sassy. Doesn’t want to do simple commands. She’s starting to get destructive, not wanting to follow her normal routine.

Just another season of puppy hood, but I’m curious what helped you all the most? Whether you’re going through it now or have been through it.

We’re still:

Keeping her routine

Keeping up on training

Upped her exercise and mental stimulation

Haven’t changed her sleep but wondering if she needs a little more now?

We have a 8 week old Beagle puppy. Only had her for one week. First night she did good in crate. 2nd night she started out good and started to whine so my wife put her in the bed. She has been there every night. I worry too much about her falling off and potting in bed 🙁 We want to train her to sleep in a pen with the crate attached to it to sleep in our bedroom. We will have 2 pens soon. One in bedroom with crate and another in my wife's craft room without a crate. Is 2 pens OK? Also what is the best way to train for for a pen? One we have setup now in the craft room. She wines and wants out when we put her in it when my wife leaves the room so she does not roam.