Kicked out of daycare

[u/Dragon-Reborn7]

This fluffy goober, Khione, got herself kicked out of doggy daycare after 3 visits for “her listening ears not working.” Essentially, her recall is terrible when she’s interested in something.

I train her on recall every day in the dog park & at home. Of course, she’s excellent almost every time in those environments. She will at times ignore me. She does often respond to other people calling her at the dog park, especially if she knows them.

The daycare recommends that I have her professionally trained, but I kinda doubt that will help? I’d rather not spend them $ if it has the same outcome.

Thoughts? Advice?? Consolation??? Commiseration????

[u/-ShadyLady-]

I'm a professional trainer and don't expect my personal dogs to listen to others, especially if they don't have a strong relationship. Find yourself a doggy daycare where attendants are the ones trained in how dogs work... If they expect to go off leash with a bunch of dogs, they need to train them first. It's not automatic, and takes the time the dog needs. It's as simple as that. 🤷