Why are dog training classes arranged in a semi-circle?

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Question by silver wings: Why are dog training classes arranged in a semi-circle?
I was curious why my trainer always keeps us in a semi-circle. Is there some special reason for that?

Best answer:

Answer by Borderline Collie
So that everyone is able to see the trainer head-on, and the trainer is able to observe everyone I’d assume.

What do you think? Answer below!

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June 11th, 2012 | Tags: arranged, Classes, semicircle, Training | Category: Dog Training Answers (Q&A)

2 comments to Why are dog training classes arranged in a semi-circle?

• Chix

  June 11, 2012 at 11:26 AM

  Classic u-shape used in lectures and seminars. Its considered more inclusive and egalitarian than rows where the instructor is positioned hierarchically “above” them.

  Personally, I prefer the trainer to have all people in a straight line with no dog positioned “in front” of the other. Dogs do not respect or respond to the same values as people. Straight lines are better for dogs – people can deal.

  http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Egalitarianism

• ladystang

  June 11, 2012 at 11:47 AM

  that is they way that trainer does it
  ask that trainer