I "thought" I really wanted Traci Murdock, she is the one that won't return my 3 phone calls. Her staff did call me to interview me and told me she was sending her an email. I called back over several days and still nothing. I called back yesterday and asked for an answer one way or another. I got no call back, so it's time to move on.
What I (we) need is a beginner 101 course. I'm trying to just get started, agility is not in the plans at this time although I think she would be good at it.
I called the Certified trainers off the adpt site, I have called Good dog obedience, park cites, Canine U, Bark Busters, HappyHumanHappydog, First Steps and many more. I left messages at Dallas dog sport and USA agility and never heard back. I have called my vets and also got references from my Pet store (Canine Commissary). I can't seem to make the right connection, but I have been trying.
I went to Flag Pole hill and watched the All Breed Obedience Training Club. (Lizzy: that was the "prong collar club" I mentioned in my other thread.) Yeah, I'm with ya' dogstar, I wasn't a fan either but the dogs did seem in control, albeit with force and intimidation from the one time I went. Pass...
CCPT and IAABC, I don't "think" I have looked there. I have googled and phoned many others. I live in far north Dallas, near Addison, I don't mind driving some, but don't want to leave the day before. Lewisville, Forest/Inwood are both fine. If it was really exceptional training I might go further but I would rather it be in the same time zone.
If someone has a suggestion or speaks to a trainer, my cell number is 214-597-6182, I'm not hard to get a hold of and generally answer my phone and open to all positive suggestions.
Thanks for posting,
~j