In this episode, Eric Gillaspy shares his tips for dog owners to get the most out of group training classes. Highlights include:

• Why having a great time with your dog or puppy should be the priority
• The value of taking class field trips and how to be safe
• Helping dogs focus on the handler in distracting environments
• The pros and cons of group class vs private lessons
• How to recognize when a group class is not the right learning environment for your dog

Eric's bio:
Eric’s dog training career started in Seattle, Washington at the Academy of Canine Behavior. There, he specialized in working with aggressive dogs. Simultaneously, he taught classes at Downtown Dog Lounge and was the head trainer at Pit Bull Rescue.

Eric moved to Colorado in 2004 and became a Certified Professional Dog Trainer in 2006. For the past 15 years, he was the head trainer at Lone Tree Vet. There, he built and ran a wide variety of behavior services including Boarding School and Playcamp, ran AKC STAR puppy classes and Canine Good Citizen evaluations, and provided private lessons both in home and at the facility.

His written work has been featured on Petfinders, Petocracy, and Good Dogs Rule.

In his free time, he loves to spend time with his wife Karen and dogs Lulu, Knuckles, and Kitty. He is in his element in the mountains or on a river, especially if he’s on a snowboard or kayak.

Links:
How to Find Eric
https://behaviorvetsco.com/

Theme music composed and performed by Andy Sells

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