Classes
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Family Dog 1 Training Classes (at the SPCA)Open to all dogs 5 months and older. Family Dog training classes teach important basic commands such as sit, stay, heel, and loose-leash walking. In addition, you will be taught how to correct potential behavior problems such as jumping, digging, barking, and housetraining. This class is not designed for dogs with aggression issues. If you are experiencing aggression problems with your dog, please contact Amanda for private training.
Family Dog 1 Training Classes (in Pacific Grove)Open to all dogs 5 months and older. Family Dog training classes teach important basic commands such as sit, stay, heel, and loose-leash walking. In addition, you will be taught how to correct potential behavior problems such as jumping, digging, barking, and housetraining. This class is not designed for dogs with aggression issues. If you are experiencing aggression problems with your dog, please contact Amanda for private training.
Family Dog 2 Training at The SPCA (Saturdays)Open to dogs 5 months and older who have already passed Family Dog 1or who have met with the Pet Behavior Specialist for permission to join the class. This class is a continuation of skills your dog learned in Family Dog 1.
Family Dog 2 Training at The SPCA (Tuesdays)Open to dogs 5 months and older who have already passed Family Dog 1or who have met with the Pet Behavior Specialist for permission to join the class. This class is a continuation of skills your dog learned in Family Dog 1.
Puppy Kindergarten 1Open to puppies 5 months and younger
Puppy Kindergarten 2Open to puppies 5 to 9 months. This class is a continuation of skills learned in Puppy Kindergarten 1 and includes socialization time.
Out and About Dog TrainingHave you ever said "my dog is perfect in class, but horrible on walks"? This new class takes you and your dog into real-life situations to teach reliability despite the distractions of everyday life. Classes take place at parks, trails, in town, or at shopping centers. Open to dogs who have already passed Basic Dog Training at The SPCA or have met with the Pet Behavior Specialist for permission to join the class. Please contact us for more information!
Agility for Fun Training Class 1The SPCA's new Agility for Fun class lets you bond with your dog in a relaxed, non-competitive atmosphere. Agility offers the reward of working as a team with your dog. As your dog learns to negotiate jumps, weave poles, tunnels, seesaws, and other obstacles he also learns how to listen and focus on your lead. Your dog will become more alert to your commands both in and out of class.
Agility for Fun Training Class 2The SPCA's Agility for Fun 2 class continues your bond with your dog in a relaxed, non-competitive atmosphere. Agility offers the reward of working as a team with your dog. As your dog learns to negotiate jumps, weave poles, tunnels, seesaws, and other obstacles he also learns how to listen and focus on your lead. Your dog will become more alert to your commands both in and out of class.
Sniff & Search ClassThis fun new scent detection class exercises your dog's amazing sense of smell while promoting confidence and bonding. Basic obedience training required.
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| Start Dates: | TBD - please call |
| Duration: | 5 weeks |
| Time: | 5:00 to 6:00 pm |
| Location: | SPCA Training Center |
| Cost: | $100 Shelter Adoptees $110 General Public |
| Register: | Call 831-264-5422 or click here to register online |
| Additional Information: | Be sure to bring a 4-6 foot leash and a flat collar for your dog. Please, no choke chains, shock collars, or retractable leashes. All dogs 4 months and older must have their rabies and DA2PP vaccinations. We also suggest the Bordetella vaccine. Puppies must have already received their first two DA2PP vaccinations before starting class. If your dog was not adopted from the SPCA please bring proof of vaccinations on the first day of class. |
Blind Dogs 101 Class
Blind Dogs 101 covers basic training and issues regarding sharing your life with a blind dog or one who is losing its sight. Blind Dogs 101 teaches you how to help your dog enjoy a lifetime of wonderful companionship.
| Start Dates: | TBD - Please call |
| Duration: | 5 weeks |
| Time: | 1:00 to 2:00 pm |
| Location: | SPCA Training Center |
| Cost: | $100 Shelter Adoptees $110 General Public |
| Register: | Call 831-264-5422 or click here to register online |
| Additional Information: | Be sure to bring a 4-6 foot leash and a flat collar for your dog. Please, no choke chains, shock collars, or retractable leashes. All dogs 4 months and older must have their rabies and DA2PP vaccinations. We also suggest the Bordetella vaccine. Puppies must have already received their first two DA2PP vaccinations before starting class. If your dog was not adopted from the SPCA please bring proof of vaccinations on the first day of class. |
Rally for Fun Class
This is a sport for dogs of all sizes and people of all ages! While you improve communication as a team, your dog will develop better obedience skills, and all in a fun, relaxed, and supportive environment. Rally is a sport performed primarily at a walk, mostly on leash, through a course of sequentially numbered stations. Each station has an exercise to perform. An example of a station might be stop, have your dog sit, walk around him, and continue to the next station. In this class you will learn all the different Rally signs and how to perform them - all for fun!
| Start Dates: | TBD - Please Call |
| Duration: | 5 weeks |
| Time: | 1:00 to 2:00 pm |
| Location: | SPCA Training Center |
| Cost: | $100 Shelter Adoptees $110 General Public |
| Register: | Call 831-264-5422 or click here to register online |
| Additional Information: | Be sure to bring a 4-6 foot leash and a flat collar for your dog. Please, no choke chains, shock collars, or retractable leashes. All dogs 4 months and older must have their rabies and DA2PP vaccinations. We also suggest the Bordetella vaccine. Puppies must have already received their first two DA2PP vaccinations before starting class. If your dog was not adopted from the SPCA please bring proof of vaccinations on the first day of class. |
Loose Leash Walking Workshop
Is your puppy a puller? Does he zig and zag in front of you? Would you like a more civilized walk?. Learn how to teach your dog to stay in one position as you walk, as well as how to spice up your outings to keep your pup's attention. You'll get a workbook and an informative and fun 2 hours.
| Start Dates: | May 18, 25 |
| Duration: | 2 hours |
| Time: | 10:00 am - noon |
| Location: | SPCA Training Center |
| Cost: | $50 |
| Register: | Call 831-264-5422 or click here to register online |
| Additional Information: | Be sure to bring a 4-6 foot leash and a flat collar for your dog. Please, no choke chains, shock collars, or retractable leashes. All dogs 4 months and older must have their rabies and DA2PP vaccinations. We also suggest the Bordetella vaccine. Puppies must have already received their first two DA2PP vaccinations before starting class. If your dog was not adopted from the SPCA please bring proof of vaccinations on the first day of class. |
Recall Intensive Workshop
Does your dog come when called? Can she recall with distractions? The recall is perhaps the most important thing we teach our dogs. If you would like to improve your pup's recall, join us for our hour long intensive recall workshop. We will show you how to make "come!" irresistible for your pup, and have fun too!
| Start Dates: | May 18, 25 |
| Duration: | 1 hour |
| Time: | 2:30-3:00 pm |
| Location: | SPCA Training Center |
| Cost: | $30 |
| Register: | Call 831-264-5422 or click here to register online |
| Additional Information: | Be sure to bring a 4-6 foot leash and a flat collar for your dog. Please, no choke chains, shock collars, or retractable leashes. All dogs 4 months and older must have their rabies and DA2PP vaccinations. We also suggest the Bordetella vaccine. Puppies must have already received their first two DA2PP vaccinations before starting class. If your dog was not adopted from the SPCA please bring proof of vaccinations on the first day of class. |
Tricks and Games
Each week we will play dog games to improve on commands, such as Tic Tac Toe and Musical Chairs. We will also throw in some new tricks for your dog to learn. Having fun while training takes away all the work and makes it, well, fun - for both you AND your dog.
| Start Dates: | Saturday, April 6 Saturday June 1 |
| Duration: | 5 weeks |
| Time: | 3 to 4pm |
| Location: | SPCA Training Center |
| Cost: | $100 Shelter Adoptees $110 General Public |
| Register: | Call 831-264-5422 or click here to register online |
| Additional Information: | Be sure to bring a 4-6 foot leash and a flat collar for your dog. Please, no choke chains, shock collars, or retractable leashes. All dogs 4 months and older must have their rabies and DA2PP vaccinations. We also suggest the Bordetella vaccine. Puppies must have already received their first two DA2PP vaccinations before starting class. If your dog was not adopted from the SPCA please bring proof of vaccinations on the first day of class. |
Canine Good Citizen Training Class
This class helps prepare you and your dog to pass the Canine Good Citizen test. Dogs must already have basic obedience. The CGC tests the following: accepting a friendly stranger, sitting politely for petting, welcoming being groomed and examined, walking on a loose leash, walking through a crowd, sit and down on command and staying in place, coming when called, behaving politely around other dogs, reaction to distraction, and supervised separation.
| Start Dates: | Thursday, April 11 Thursday May 16 |
| Duration: | 4 weeks |
| Time: | 6:00 to 7:00 pm |
| Location: | SPCA Training Center |
| Cost: | $65 Shelter Adoptees $75 General Public Plus $25 for the CGC Test |
| Register: | Call 831-264-5422 or click here to register online! |
| Additional Information: | Be sure to bring a 4-6 foot leash and a flat collar for your dog. Please, no choke chains, shock collars, or retractable leashes. All dogs 4 months and older must have their rabies and DA2PP vaccinations. We also suggest the Bordetella vaccine. Puppies must have already received their first two DA2PP vaccinations before starting class. If your dog was not adopted from the SPCA please bring proof of vaccinations on the first day of class. |
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