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[quote=Anonymous]I would argue that the family member that needs to be sent away for 8 weeks isn't the dog, but I will be try to be helpful. There are trainers that keep your dog with them, but 8 weeks is way too long. The puppy is bonding to your family and that is really unkind to send such a young dog away for so long. Like PPs have said, a huge part of training is training the owners. The dog would come back perfectly behaving its new alpha after 8 weeks, but that new alpha is not part of your family. Two alternatives exist that would be much better. One, pay for a trainer to work with your family in your house. It won't cost more than this 8 week program and you will be reinforcing in the environment where the dog actually lives. Two, there are day programs at several facilities. The dog goes to school for the day and then back to your house at night. The trainers work with the family once a week. Either of these options will help train EVERYONE who needs it.[/quote]
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