SIRIUS Puppy & Dog Training

Well, I have to say that I was pretty disappointed with this class. Althought the instructor was really friendly and nice, it was nothing like I was expecting. We were expecting the basics — sit, stay, off, come, etc. Instead, we got «hold onto your dog» while I talk and take the calmest dog and show an example. Having to hold a very excited doberman puppy for more than 60% of the class time was a waste, distracting to me and my husband (for learning how to do what she was teaching) and just made our dogs want to get up even more. (We brought two 8 week old, 28 & 31 pound dobermans) We guess we were expecting a lot more from these classes. (My husband didn’t even bring himself and our other dog to the last class).
When we lived in SF, we took our now 11 year old dog to the SPCA for puppy kindergarten classes. What a difference! Our dog was only held in our lap for about 5 minutes. The other time was spent doing some active training. Today, he doesn’t even need a leash because he is like a magnet to us. I recommended that class to people for years!
I felt that this was a waste of money and time. Since we had two puppies, we’re out $ 250 and our dogs don’t even know the basic commands. We took the time at home and taught them to sit after about 20 minutes. We are now using on-​line resources to train them. Since I spent their «education money,» We now have to use other free help.
Unless your dog has never seen another dog, never seen another person other than you, never walked outside or has never been given a treat, then this is the class for you.
Everything shown in these classes was already being implemented at home prior to the class. i.e. walking on different textures, greeting other people and pets, touching their ears, mouth and tail, water play and much more.
I hate to be so harsh but their website should really state that this class is not going to teach your dog any of the basics, just how to hold your dog on your lap.