FirstBarkCould not have made a better choice. Richard and Carmen are very knowledgeable. My dog, Ellie is high energy and until these classes I had no idea how to handle her. With continued work she will be the companion I had hoped for. Thanks Richard!
The Leash Connection
Lexington, South Carolina
About The Leash Connection
Dog training and supplies in Lexington SC 803 318 9601
Training & services
Training goals
- Crate training
- House training
- Obedience training
- Puppy training
Behavior support
- Aggression training
- Barking
How training happens
- Board and train
- Group classes
- Private training
Dog age
- Puppies
- Senior dogs
Additional services
- Boarding
- Daycare
Other listed services
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- Dog training
Program details
4 week group class · Listed price: $195.00
- Adult Classes
- Advanced Exercises
- Behavioral Solutions
- Bite Work
- Class Registration
- Dog Behavioral
- Dog Chews
- Dog Learning
- Dog Play
- Dog Runs
- Dog Shows
- Dog Sitting
- Dog Social
- Dog Starts
- Dog Supplies
- Dog Training Problems
- Flea Control
- Helping Dog
- House
- Individual Classes
- Off Leash Trained
- Pest Control
- Potty Train
- Remote Collar
- Starting Class
- Training Equipment
- Training Program
- Training Your Dog
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Questions & answers
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Can a 2 year old yorkie poo be trained to use a pee pad? He does not seem to know what it is.
Hi Bobbie, Yes - we have housebreaking info on our website, click on drop down menu in upper right corner and one of the articles is Crate Training your puppy. For one month pretend your 2 year old is a 10 week old puppy and he should get on a schedule. It is a guideline and times shown of course change depending on your household routine. When we mention to take your pup outside - you would take your dog to the pee pad. It can be confusing for some dogs when you teach them to pee inside (some have a hard time distinguishing pee pad from rugs,etc in the home) and little dogs can learn to go outside too. Call if you want to go over more info. 803-318-9601 Carmen
Community answer · The Leash Connection · 2022-09-21
The staff has been very helpful every time I need help. I'm sure they would have some advice to offer.
Community answer · Heather Fanto · 2022-09-21
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Customer reviews
Google listing4.6
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Mentioned in reviews
- Friendly staff 13
- Dog food 6
- Puppy class 6
- Adult class 4
- Attentive trainers 4
- Dog handling 4
All 10 topics
- Collars 3
- Calmer dog 2
- Dog whisperer 2
- Puppy imprinting class 2
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Richard and Carmen are the sweetest people, I would leave Milo with them anytime. Not only the training works, they are very patient with Milo (and me..lol). Explain everything with demonstration that comes from years of experience. My rambunctious puppy now turn into an obedient boy (fast) when I give him the right command. Highly recommended Richard, the dog whisperer!
I took my 6 month old Boston terrier puppy in for training. She was out of control since I had allowed bad behavior and habits. She is very funny and cute and I had let her get away with too much. If Richard can train a puppy in 2 sessions he must be magical. He taught me how …Read full reviewClose full review
I took my 6 month old Boston terrier puppy in for training. She was out of control since I had allowed bad behavior and habits. She is very funny and cute and I had let her get away with too much. If Richard can train a puppy in 2 sessions he must be magical. He taught me how to work with Molly and to place boundaries on her. He did not encourage or use any form of "abuse" or mistreatment of Molly. He was very patient with her but showed me how to correct some bad behavior. I am working with Molly as he taught me and she is definitely a better behaved puppy. Is she trained? No, but I am working on it as I was taught with good results. So, to each his own, but I am very pleased with the results of her training with Richard. Carmen was also helpful with advice to me! I say thank you for the classes, advise, and instruction. Molly actually seems happier with herself, and I am definitely happier!
This was a very negative experience for me and my dog. The vulgar display of disrespect, aggression, and power was disgusting, not only towards me (a 37 yr old woman) but also my 1 yr old, vocal; herding dog. I won’t go into detail because I see how unprofessionally they respond.…Read full reviewClose full review
This was a very negative experience for me and my dog. The vulgar display of disrespect, aggression, and power was disgusting, not only towards me (a 37 yr old woman) but also my 1 yr old, vocal; herding dog. I won’t go into detail because I see how unprofessionally they respond. I am writing this review to help the next female with a young, energetic dog, that requires patience to train. This is not the trainer for you. The experience was so overwhelming that I left within 10 minutes before the class even began. I do not recommend this establishment for anyone who prefers POSITIVE training tactics or if your dog is energetic and requires patience. Pictured: a review from another customer. And the truth is, that man cornered my dog into a corner w a spray bottle then repeatedly walked an actual aggressive dog past my dog and I, multiple times, naturally my dog barked. She sat still until the other dog lunged at us. ALL within 10 minutes of being there.
Negative reinforcement training is cruel and by the looks of many of your reviews and from customers who've used your service, that is your tactic. Avoid this place if you have real love for your animals. Glad I found out before I let someone abuse my animal.
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