Puppy class or private trainer in Bangkok? Worth the money?

We have a four-month-old puppy and are considering a puppy class versus one-on-one sessions. Costs are not small. If you tried either, what did you get from it, and what would you look for in a trainer? We live in Ari, and there seem to be many options nearby, so I'd love to hear real experiences from other owners.

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   SC Somchai Charoen · 1 month ago

   Group class was great for socialisation and meeting other owners. Private sessions helped with our specific problem, barking. Choose a trainer who uses rewards and lets you watch a class first. Ask whether the class includes socialisation with other puppies, because that matters most in the first few months, and wait until vaccinations are complete.

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2. SJ Sakda Jaidee · 1 month ago

   Ask about the number of dogs in a class and whether vaccines are required. A good trainer teaches you, not only the dog. Trainers who give homework and a plan for you to follow are the ones who help the most, so watch out for those.

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3. HW Hannah Wright · 1 month ago

   We did a group class then two private sessions. Practising at home daily mattered more than anything. Short, fun sessions in different places, like a pet-friendly cafe, make the biggest difference in our experience, because he learns in real life.

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