My 1 year old Lhasa Apso is not being very nice to other dogs she seems to be snapping at them on our walks, she is fine with the dogs she knows. My bf sister has just got an new puppy and she just wants to bite him its not so good can anyone help im thinking about taking her for some training.

Good idea Nichola, that would be excellent if she's never been to training it will help socialise her with other dogs.

warm regards Susan

yes i think its the only way forward for my wee one the only thing im worried about  the cost im not working at the moment, i got a number for a dog trainer near by where i live so i'll give her a call tomorrow and see what she says.

Training is quite expensive and different trainers have different ideas.  Try and get a referral from your vet or someone who has already taken their dog to a class and recommends it.  I found that training did help my dog get used to the fact that there were other dogs around and how to obey commands but it didn't cure his wish to go for the other dogs. 

However, that is my dog and I think as yours is a lot younger, training will certainly help and once you know how to do the basics you can then continue yourself at home. It's an ongoing task but it benefits both you and the dog.  Good luck :)

CG

I'd look on training as an investment for the future enjoyment and fun you can have with your pet - I don't think you can really put a price on it......

Can't say fairer or put it plainer than that Digger ;)  Totally agree.

Regards, Teri

Your average training class will help your dog get used to be being around other dogs but it could also make matters worse.  As Copper girl said in her post her dog still wanted to go for everything and this is generally the case and it is common then for the old school training methods of control and management to be employed which will only make your problem worse.
You need to be looking for a social specialist  who will truly help your dog to be comfortable around others on or off lead.  If your girl is nervous she needs to learn how to get this across to other dogs without causing a fight and how she can rely on you to take care of the situation.  If you need some more advice about this then please contact me direct.
If you decide to try training classes then pleae choose wisely as I said the wrong approach will only increase your problem and if your girl is that fearful the stress of the situation will be very uncomfortable for her.  Before you attend speak to the trainers and ask them how they would deal with her lunging or barking at other dogs - if they say jerk and command stay away.
Good luck!

Hi Nichola - if you're looking for a trainer, a good place to start is the www.apdt.co.uk website - all these trainers use positive/reward based methods - no punishment.  They have a list of trainers in different areas.

Thanks everyone for your advice yes its true you can't put a price on it im going to have my wee one hopefully for a lot of years to come and i do want her to have the best life i can give her i have emailed a trainer near to where i live and hopefully she will be able to help.

Ask your vet about training classes too... we have one locally to us who charge £3 to join and then £2 each time you go.  They are pretty good as well :)