I feel guilty asking this question...but.. :)  ...I've just booked a session of 1-2-1 training sessions (to start Wednesday) with whom appears over the phone to be a very nice lady....however, my question is in relation to the lack of questions she asked. I felt like the silent pauses had to be filled with me asking.."Have you trained a basset before? how long do the sessions last? Is there a specific lead you would want Rosie to wear?" etc
Basically, is this the usual approach of dog trainers? Perhaps I should of got some advice off members here first :rolleyes:  (That'll teach me !) 
As ever...your opinions and tips on what future questions to ask will be greatly appreciated
Jo

It could very well be the trainer wanted to know what you wanted to ask her. I have and still do use a 1 to 1 trainer from time to time and there is one thing I have noticed, they like you to talk and they like to watch, when they see something that will help they step in and tell you. The thing with 1 to 1 is that it is instruction to help you and your dog not any other dog or owner so until the trainer meets you and your hound they will not know what is required, you may find the first session will not include much in the way of actual training but just a getting to know you.

However if you find after 2 or 3 sessions you are not getting what you want then say so, it is not always possible to click with everyone and you have to feel you are getting help or there is no point.

Thank you very much Jackie. You have further confirmed what I hoped 1-2-1 sessions would predominately be about ie. Rosie is trained, but her 'walking to heel' could be tidied up and I'm hoping this lady can help correct my training approach/methods to achieve this.
Fingers crossed :)
Jo

Well I hope it is successful, I find that it works well for me, you do things that you are unaware of and the trainer will watch you and then talk it through with you. It will be you that she will train if she is anything like mine, and not the dog.

Oooh Jackie....don't....I'm starting to feel a wee bit nervous now :D     *as I sit hear chucking copious amounts of plonk down my neck*

Don't be daft you will enjoy it, it's a 2 way thing, like chatting to a friend (well it will take a couple of meeting to get to that stage) But for instance, my lady told me to only make a fuss of my dog on my terms, I said oh! He does not bother me for attention. Well a few moments later we were sitting talking and she said to me "what are you doing" and there I was fondling my dogs head and I had know idea that I did it. Bet you will find that a quiet word and you will be having more control than you thought possible.

I agree wholehartedly with Jackie H.  Until this lady has seen you and your dog together, working as a team, or not as the case may be, she will not able to help and advise you. 

However, when you do meet her, if she suggests anything that you don't feel entirely happy about, ask her to explain why she is suggesting it and if you still don't feel comfortable about it, ask if there is another way of achieving your aims than the one she first suggested.  Never do anything to your dog that you don't feel right about.  I am not suggesting for one minute that this lady will suggest anything untoward but if in doubt - don't.  If the trainer is good she will have several ways of achieving aims at her disposal - all of which should be kind to your dog.    That goes for ANY trainer not just this one.

Many thanks Suzieque and Jackie. Your feedback was really interesting. I'm now looking forward to the sessions and will no doubt find them very enlightening  
*as she now sits regretfully, with the 'day after the night before' hangover*
Also really appreciate your tips about 'getting to know' the trainer, and to speak up if I'm uncomfortable with anything.
Thank you both once again
Jo
:)

Let us know how it goes, Jo.

Lindsay
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Hello Lindsay
It'll be a pleasure to let you know how we get on  * she says, feeling no pressure*
Jo
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Jo, the first job of the trainer will be to put you at ease, so relax and let her do what you are paying her to do, that is help you. :)

i agree with the others,she may well bring some other things to try anyway.
if she dosent give you much feedback after a couple of seessions then we are all wrong!!!!
good luck!

It is good of you to put my mind at rest....I'm certain you won't be wrong :) I'm usually as laid back as can be. But you've now got me to look forward to it and turn the unnecessary nerves into excitement if anything. Also realised that nerves will be the worst thing for Rosie, not to mention that Wednesday is a long time off and I can't afford to keep up the levels of plonk consumption until then ;)
Many Thanks
Jo

Hiya
I'm delighted to say that the answer to my original question is definately 'Laid Back' :)
Must admit to feeling a little startled at this very young lass at the door today.....made me feel old and inadequate for a fleeting second.
However...her calmness was utterly and completely infectious. Well lets face it....it had to be...haven't eaten since yesterday (does wine count?)
My problem turned out to be the fear of standing on Rosie's ears, and that her heel position should be further back to give us more confidence. That alone was worth the £15 :D
She also picked up that I said 'No' inappropriately ie, when Rosie stops to sniff other doggies poo's....what I should have been doing was continuing to walk an saying 'heel'. I know, I know...any of you could have told me that...but its hard to describe unless you're with someone in person isn't it.
Also...I'm praising too much, or rather, saying 'Good Girl' repeatedly and often when its not called for ! (But I love her...and she IS a good girl ;) )
Anyway...didn't mean this to be a saga. I'm just overjoyed. I shall wind my neck in now.
Sincere thanks to you Jackie, and also Suzieque, Lindsay and Michelle
Jo
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Hi Jo ,well done ! sounds like you both had a great time ,give her a head tickle & hug from me (is that allowed ?)i am thinking of trying the same with Lola ,was the session a one off or do you plan more ?will keep an eye out for you both !! Take Care Sue & Lola xx

Glad it went well Jo, told you it would be you that was going to be trained didn't I ;)