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Puppy Play n Learn 
Saturdays at 9am at Pet Food Express in Carmel 
(1) 1 hour class is $40, 
(4) 1 hour classes $140, 
(8) 1 hour classes are $240. 

For puppies starting ages 2 to 4 months old. 

Puppy Play n Learn is new type of class enrollment with a flexible, rolling format that allows you to jump in and get started right away (as space allows) instead of waiting for a new session to begin. Join when you are ready rather than following a rigid, start-to-finish schedule. Need to miss a class? No problem! Just reserve another week! 

Every new enrollment includes our Puppyhood Survival Guides - our custom socialization and class booklets - to guide you through your puppy’s early months with confidence. 

Over the full 8 weeks, we’ll cover all the puppy essentials, including housetraining, mouthing, body language, and building focus. You’ll also learn key skills like Sit, Down, Touch, Walking, Four on the Floor for polite greetings, and Come—plus how to prevent common challenges like resource guarding. Best of all, your puppy will get valuable socialization time playing with other pups in class. 

You can attend up to 8 classes, to be completed by the time your puppy is 6 months old (or with instructor approval). Choose what works best for you: a single class, a 4-class pack, or an 8-class pack.

Puppy Level 1 :
Saturday: $200 for (6) one hour classes.
SPCA Location: SPCA's Training Center

For puppies starting class ages 2 to 4 months old

Start your new puppy off on the right paw! This six week class is for owners with a new puppy who are needing experience guidance on basics of puppy care and training. During class we discuss behavior, learn manners, have social time for puppies, and help you survive puppyhood! 

Puppies under 4 months old must have at minimum their first two Distemper/Parvo and Bordetella (kennel cough) shots to participate in Puppy Level 1 or Puppy Play n Learn. Email vaccinations to train@spcamc.org. Sign up here.

Puppy Level 2 at SPCA: Now Offering Sunday Classes!
Saturday: $200 for (6) one hour classes.
Sunday: $200 for (6) one hour classes.
Location: SPCA's Training Center

For puppies starting class ages 4 to 6 months old

This is a fun class focusing on positive reinforcement, safe handling, socialization, and the prevention of problem behaviors. We will go over housetraining, mouthiness, socialization, impulse control, as well as basic manners such as sit, down, wait, and much more!

There are no prerequisites for this class but your puppy must be comfortable in the presence of other puppies. If you are having problems with socialization, please call us 831-264-5422, and we will find a solution that works for you and your puppy!

Puppies must be fully vaccinated (DHPP and rabies).Email your vaccination records before the first day of class to train@spcamc.org. Sign up here.

Puppy Level 3 at SPCA:
Saturday: $200 for (6) one hour classes.
Location: SPCA's Training Center

For puppies starting class ages 6 to 14 months old

Do you love your teenage dog? Do you wish they were not such a tornado?  This is a fun class focusing on positive reinforcement, safe handling, socialization, and the prevention of problem behaviors, but taking a deeper dive. We will go over housetraining, mouthiness, socialization, impulse control, as well as basic manners such as sit, down, wait, and much more! 

There are no prerequisites for this class but your puppy must be comfortable in the presence of other puppies. 

Puppies must be fully vaccinated (DHPP and rabies). Email your vaccination records before the first day of class to train@spcamc.org. Sign up here.

Puppy Socials: 
Sunday: $15/sessions for (1) one hour class, 5 and 10 pack pricing available.
Location: SPCA's Agility Yard

For puppies starting socials ages 4 to 6 months old.

Are you looking for a great way to socialize your puppy with other dogs? Please visit our Socials Page! Dog Socials

Puppies must have 3 Distemper/parvo shots and Bordetella to attend. Email your vaccination records before the first day of session to train@SPCAmc.org.

In & Around SPCA Campus Walk
When: Every Saturday
Location: Meet at the SPCA Training Center
Times: 11:45AM - 12:45PM
Cost: $30 for (1) one hour class

Is your teenage pup great in class but a little overwhelmed once you start moving around the world? In & Around is designed to bridge the gap between indoor training and real-life outings.
This one-hour group walk takes place around the SPCA Monterey County campus, where you and your dog will practice loose-leash walking, focus, and polite behavior while encountering distractions. Think of it as a stepping stone between training classes and our off-campus Out & About adventures.

This class is especially helpful for dogs going through the teenage phase who may get distracted, excited, or mildly frustrated when they see new things. We’ll help you build your dog’s confidence and responsiveness while navigating the everyday sights and sounds of the campus.

Great for dogs who:

• Have completed Family Dog at the SPCA or a similar basic manners class
• Walk fairly well on leash but need practice around distractions
• Show mild frustration or uncertainty around new environments but can recover and re-focus with help
• Need more real-world practice before joining Out & About

We may have to help you find a different class for dogs with significant reactivity toward people or other dogs on leash, or dogs who cannot yet maintain basic manners in a group setting.

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Refunds are issued prior to the first class of a course and up to 24 hours after the first class (minus a $25.00 processing fee). We understand if something unexpected makes it impossible for you to continue with one or more of the classes, and we will do our best to accommodate you in an upcoming course. If you decide to stay in class, but cannot attend the virtual classes, we will still send you the homework.

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