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Dog Classes and Workshops

Marin Humane’s Behavior &   Training team offers dogs training classes from beginning skills to advanced behaviors that will help you and your dog develop a great relationship. Our instructors use positive reinforcement to teach your dog a variety of skills including how to walk on a leash without pulling (ugh!), to sit or lie down quietly (ahhhh), to come when called and to wait at doors (yay!). In addition, we offer dog sport classes including agility (yippee!), scenting (hmmm), flyball and rally obedience (woohoo!).

NOTE:

  • Please review different Tabs below for various offerings as you progress in your training.
  • Is your class sold out? New classes, IF and WHEN available, will be posted on Tuesdays between 10:00am and 12:00pm so please check back with us!
  • Do you want to switch classes before the 48-hour cut off? If there is a class with openings, you can switch without penalty. We have no ability to hold credits, so you need a place to switch to!  Please reach out to ohbehave@marinhumane.org or 415-506-6280 to avoid the 10% cancellation fee.
  • If you require financial assistance for classes, you may qualify for our Pet Safety Net program.  https://www.marinhumane.org/get-help/safetynet/

201-FD Beginning Puppy MH

This group class will focus on beginning socialization, management, handling, and manners class for puppies 10-16 weeks old (up to four months) at the start of the series. At least 2 sets of distemper/parvo shots are required (please confirm before signing up!) Six week class for $200. A 1-hour virtual orientation will be emailed about a week before class and you will need to complete this and start some homework prior to the first class! If extenuating circumstances prevent us from having an in-person class, we may substitute it for a Zoom class! 

Date
Time
Instructor
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1:00 PM
Callie Lowther
3 3
10:00 AM
Aaron Abt
7 7
12:30 PM
Chad Carlson
10 10
5:30 PM
Lorraine Wilson
8 8

201-FD Puppies in the Park - Big and Bold

Join Puppies in the Park! This class is for pups approximately ages 14-20 weeks & between 16 and 30 pounds. These single-day events are held in the Marin Humane Parks. You and your dog will learn how to play with other dogs, how to interact with new environmental objects, and how to play with YOU. At least 2 sets of distemper/parvo shots are required (please confirm before signing up!) Please only sign up for one Puppies in the Park class per day. Each class is 45 minutes long for $25.  Classes will be held for mild weather (sprinkles for example). 

Date
Time
Instructor
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10:15 AM
Megan McFadden
0 0
Sold Out
10:15 AM
Megan McFadden
4 4

201-FD Puppies in the Park - Tiny and Tender

Join Puppies in the Park! This class is for pups approximately ages 10-20 weeks & under 20 pounds. These single-day events are held in the Marin Humane Parks. You and your dog will learn how to play with other dogs, how to interact with new environmental objects, and how to play with YOU. At least 2 sets of distemper/parvo shots are required (please confirm before signing up!) Please only sign up for one Puppies in the Park class per day. Each class is 45 minutes long for $25.  Classes will be held for mild weather (sprinkles for example).  When available, classes will be moved indoors for more severe weather.  Your instructor will email the morning of the class to indicate the status of the class!

Date
Time
Instructor
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9:15 AM
Megan McFadden
1 1
9:15 AM
Megan McFadden
4 4

203-FD Family Dog 1 MH

This group class is designed for dogs 4 months and older, any breed size. A beginning-level class teaching the fundamentals of good manners - sit, down, stay, come, polite greetings and walking, wait at doors, and leave it. Six week class for $200. Prefer a class just for small dogs? We offer the same beginning-level class for the little guys. Check out our Small Dog 1 class. A current dog license, rabies vaccine, and distemper/parvo shots are required (please confirm before signing up!). A 1-hour virtual orientation will be emailed about 1 week before the start of class and you will need to complete this and start some homework prior to the first class! If extenuating circumstances prevent us from having an in-person class, we may substitute it for a Zoom class! 
Date
Time
Instructor
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7:00 PM
Lorraine Wilson
0 0
Sold Out
2:00 PM
Chad Carlson
9 9
1:30 PM
Chad Carlson
8 8
7:00 PM
Amy McPherson
0 0
Sold Out
11:30 AM
Callie Lowther
0 0
Sold Out
11:00 AM
Nancy Mimms
3 3
8:30 AM
Aaron Abt
8 8
2:00 PM
Chad Carlson
7 7
7:00 PM
Lorraine Wilson
7 7

203-FD Small Dog 1 MH

For small-breed dogs 4 months and older that will be 30 lbs. and under as adults. A beginning-level class teaching the fundamentals of good manners - sit, down, stay, come, polite greetings and walking, wait at doors, and leave it - with attention to small-breed training issues.  A current dog license, rabies vaccine, and distemper/parvo shots are required (please confirm before signing up!). Six week class for $200.  A 1-hour virtual orientation will be emailed and you will need to complete this and start some homework prior to the first class! If extenuating circumstances prevent us from having an in-person class, we may substitute it for a Zoom class! 
Date
Time
Instructor
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2:30 PM
Yuching Desch
0 0
Sold Out

220-FD Crate Training Workshop

This 1 ½ hour workshops teaches you how to crate train your puppy or adult dog. Crates help your dog establish good habits and prevent the formation of destructive habits. They are an excellent house training tool and can be used in many behavior modification programs. Crate training is a “must” for both perfect and problem dogs. Even our advanced obedience, agility, scenting, and several other classes require that dogs be crated for short periods of time. Come learn all about crates with us! This workshop is limited to 10 dog/handler teams and 10 auditors. Pre-registration and payment of the fee - $50.00 to participate with your dog or $25.00 to audit without a dog - are required to reserve a spot in this workshop.

If you have questions or would like to audit, please call us at 415.506.6280.

Date
Time
Instructor
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11:30 AM
Callie Lowther
1 1

220-FD Crate Training Workshop - Audit

This 1 ½ hour workshop teaches you how to crate train your puppy or adult dog. Crates help your dog establish good habits and prevent the formation of destructive habits. They are an excellent house training tool and can be used in many behavior modification programs. Crate training is a “must” for both perfect and problem dogs. Even our advanced obedience, agility, scenting, and several other classes require that dogs be crated for short periods of time. Come learn all about crates with us! This workshop is limited to 10 dog/handler teams and 10 auditors. Pre-registration and payment of $25.00 audit fee are required to reserve a spot in this workshop.

If you have questions, please email ohbehave@marinhumane.org or call us at 415.506.6280.

Date
Time
Instructor
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11:30 AM
Callie Lowther
10 10