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!
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).
9:30 AM
Megan McFadden
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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!
10:30 AM
Megan McFadden
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201-FD Recall Games for Puppies - Belvedere
Oh, the games puppies play! Learn how to make "coming when called" one of your puppy's favorite games. The best time to teach a puppy recall is before he learns that there is an alternative! This three-week class demonstrates recall games and loose-leash walking exercises. Pre-requisite: Family Dog 1 or Beginning Puppy. For puppies 8 months of age and younger.
10:30 AM
Rachel Goldschmid
203-FD Family Dog 1 - Petaluma
Family Dog 1 class offered at bucolic FDSA Ranch in Petaluma! This group class is designed for dogs 4 months and older, any breed size. This beginning-level class teaches the fundamentals of good manners - sit, down, stay, come, polite greetings and walking, wait at doors, and leave it. A current dog license, rabies vaccine, and current 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. You will need to complete this and start some homework before the first class. If unusual and extenuating circumstances prevent us from having an in-person class, we may substitute it for a Zoom class.
FDSA Ranch is located at 470 Sonoma Mountain Road, Petaluma, CA
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!
203-FD Small Dog 1 - Short Series Belvedere
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 1-hour virtual orientation will be emailed and you will need to complete this and start some homework prior to the first class! Shortened series of 3, 4, or 5 weeks. See notes for details.
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!
1:00 PM
Callie Lowther
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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, dog-friendly dogs only.
9:00 AM
Rachel Goldschmid
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