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!
7:00 PM
Lorraine Wilson
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10:00 AM
Aaron Abt
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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).
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!
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!
5:30 PM
Lorraine Wilson
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8:30 AM
Aaron Abt
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12:30 PM
Chad Carlson
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4:00 PM
Amy McPherson
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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!
208-FD Recalls & Loose Leash Walking - Belvedere
When you call your dog does he go the other way? Pretends he doesn't hear you? Does he pull at the end of the leash constantly? Learn how to make recall and loose-leash walking something your dog wants to do! This 3-week class focuses heavily on recall practice and walking your dog without losing an arm or a shoulder. Limited to 6 dog teams.
Prerequisite: Graduation from Family Dog 1 in the last 12 months, dog-friendly dogs only.
208-FD Recalls & Loose Leash Walking - MH
When you call your dog does he go the other way? Pretend he doesn't hear you? Does he pull at the end of the leash constantly? Learn how to make recall and loose-leash walking something your dog actually wants to do! This 3-week class focuses heavily on recall practice and walking your dog without losing an arm or a shoulder in the process. Limited to 8 dog/handler teams.
Prerequisite: Graduation from Family Dog 1 within the last 12 months.
209-FD Canine Fitness Foundations
Keep your dog fit for life! Whether your dog is involved in canine sports, lives an extreme lifestyle, or needs conditioning to stay fit and strong as he ages, this is the class for you. Strength and flexibility exercises are also great foul-weather exercises that work mind and body. A tired, fit dog is a good dog!
Nancy Mimms brings 30 years of group classes and personal training expertise with humans to the canine world. Now, as a Certified Canine Strength and Conditioning Coach, she is offering fitness for Fido! This 6-week course will focus on building balance, strength, and cardiovascular exercises.
The prerequisite for this course is graduation from Family Dog 1, instructor approval or equivalent experience. Your dog should some knowledge of luring, shaping, and cueing techniques.
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.
301-RD Bull Breed Basics
Are you a bully breed lover who would like to train with fellow bully enthusiasts and learn more about these unique dogs? This class is meant to give owners of Bully Breeds and Bully Breed mixes a head start on some basic attention and handler focus to get handler and dog ready for Family Dog 1. This class is not a substitute for Family Dog 1, nor does every Bully Breed need this class. In this 3 week series, you will learn about some of the unique behaviors these breeds typically exhibit that can be interpreted as aggressive or rude. Behaviors such as staring, rough play styles, and not allowing for customary personal space can all be misread and cause problems in the doggy world. Taking this course will give you a little more support, give you skills and time to practice specific tools, and ensure you are comfortable when you begin Family Dog 1. Relevant breeds and breed mixes are: Boxers, Bulldogs, Pit Bulls, Staffordshire terriers, Rottweilers and Mastiffs. This 3 week series is $75 and is for dogs 4 months or older. A 1-hour virtual orientation will be emailed and you will need to complete this and start some homework prior to the first class! Overly reactive dogs are not suited for this class. Please see Reactive Dog Consulting options here.
