indi_dog Posted March 11, 2007 Share Posted March 11, 2007 Probably a dumb question! I am unfortunately am rostered to work on a Saturday and the problem is that it is the same day that obedience training is on I also go to training on Wednesday nights, but it's just one big class comprising of members of different classes (so no chance of promotion). There is another club nearby which trains on a Sunday which would be perfect, but is it naughty to join two different clubs at the same time??? :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kavik Posted March 11, 2007 Share Posted March 11, 2007 I know lots of people that are members of two or more clubs, so I don't think it is a problem. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Purpley Posted March 11, 2007 Share Posted March 11, 2007 I am a member of 3 - so is Shoemonster. I get different things out of the different clubs, and find it beneficial. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indi_dog Posted March 11, 2007 Author Share Posted March 11, 2007 I was worried that I might be "cheating" on the other club :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Staff'n'Toller Posted March 11, 2007 Share Posted March 11, 2007 I think a fair few people do it these days. I don't see why you and your dog should miss out if you find another club that offers different things. :rolleyes: Mel. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dogdude Posted March 11, 2007 Share Posted March 11, 2007 You should never rely on knowledge gained form one source. Listen to everyone and use what you consider that makes sense. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whatevah Posted March 11, 2007 Share Posted March 11, 2007 I think it is good to train at different clubs. The dog gets used to different people and different dogs which can come in handy at different clubs. The dogs learns to work in different places. Also different vibes. I train at one club which is all off lead and dogs are socialised off lead before class starts and at a different club where they don't socialise and are kept on lead the whole time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poodlefan Posted March 11, 2007 Share Posted March 11, 2007 As long as the two clubs' training methods are compatible, I can't see why it would be a problem. They shouldn't be like cults. :rolleyes: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indi_dog Posted March 11, 2007 Author Share Posted March 11, 2007 OK I don't feel quite so guilty now An evil obedience club cult - that sounds like an interesting idea :rolleyes: CTD - Indi says thankyou for cuddling her today Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lablover Posted March 11, 2007 Share Posted March 11, 2007 Indi dog, HINT time LOL. If either of the two clubs have attendees who compete in trials, check out the trainers, whose dogs look good. Try to join in those trainers classes. If you see particular trainers who dogs do not perform consistently and with style, dodge them. If warranted try to have a few private lessons with a great trainer. Whatever you do, do not bore your dog. Have time out, sit down with your dog, as normally classes are halted during question time. Have fun. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
whatevah Posted March 11, 2007 Share Posted March 11, 2007 I love Indi's physique!!! That was exactly what I was looking for when selecting Tia. Hopefully Tia turns out as nice looking. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tapferhund Posted March 11, 2007 Share Posted March 11, 2007 Be a member of as many clubs as you want to ! I am a member of a few and it is great! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
indi_dog Posted March 11, 2007 Author Share Posted March 11, 2007 I love Indi's physique!!! That was exactly what I was looking for when selecting Tia. Hopefully Tia turns out as nice looking. :rolleyes: Funny thing is her breeder thought she was going to be big and boofy! She just kind of stopped growing - I can pick her up in both arms and carry her around comfortably (and she's about 18 months old now). Tia doesn't have that boofy look about her, she looks pretty long and lean to me (like what I imagine a working Border Collie type to look like) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoemonster Posted March 11, 2007 Share Posted March 11, 2007 Yep as Suz said I'm a member of 3 clubs I get lots of good stuff from each pf them, and I don't get as bored or irritated by any of them as I always have somewhere else to turn! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J... Posted March 11, 2007 Share Posted March 11, 2007 I'm a member with two clubs, mostly for agility than obedience, but I do obedience with one club and not the other. There's no reason why I couldn't do obedience at the second club though :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tassie Posted March 12, 2007 Share Posted March 12, 2007 I'm a member of 3 clubs, though only train at 2. I train one dog in obedience at one club in the morning, then teach a puppy class and train agility with my other dog at the other club in the afternoon. Just convenient for me, and I like a lot of things about both those clubs. IMHO, your loyalties lie to yourself and the dog/s first. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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