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Pet Training Classes & Resources
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Need a little behavior help with
your pet? Click on this link to
ask a Humane Society
Trainer for some advice!
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San Diego Humane Society
and SPCA offers affordable classes and workshops to address a variety of
training needs for companion animals. Our
training philosophy is based on the behavioral science concepts of positive
reinforcement. Training your pet using these concepts will not only help them
learn new behaviors more quickly, but will also strengthen the bond you
share.
Contact Us
For more information or to register for classes
Phone: (619) 299-7012 ext. 2334
Sign up online (full calender of events & classes): click here»
Group Classes
These
classes are ideal for pets that need to learn or maintain basic manners and
skills like sit, wait, down, come when called, and loose leash walking. Group classes can be advantageous to younger
dogs and puppies needing socialization or practice in a distracting environment. Classes are designed to accommodate a maximum
of 8 teams, under the guidance of one class instructor.
Puppy Training Classes:
Puppy Fun Class
This introductory-level
training class will teach you the basics of positive reinforcement training
techniques while your dog learns good doggie behaviors. This class is for dogs
8 to 18 weeks old. Read more here»
Training Classes for Dogs:
Head Start
This introductory-level training class will teach you the basics of positive reinforcement training techniques while your dog learns good doggie behaviors. This class is for dogs 18 weeks old and up. Read more here»
Canine Good Citizen
Get your dog certified as a
Canine Good Citizen! This
intermediate-level class prepares you and your dog to earn the American Kennel
Club certificate. Head Start or Puppy Fun
Class is a necessary pre-requisite. Dogs must be 18 weeks or older to
attend this class. Read more here»
General Dog Workshops
These classes offer specialized workshops for
companion animals that might need specific focus or special training.
Leash Walking (Part 1 and 2)
Is your dog a training superstar, but just can’t
seem to walk nicely on a leash? Why let your dog drag you down the
street, when instead he could attentively trot by your side? Come to our
Leash Walking workshop and learn the secrets to having your dog walk nicely
on-leash in any situation.
Really Reliable Recall
The frustration of having a dog that won’t come
when called is over. Come to our Really Reliable Recall workshop and learn
what it takes to have your dog reliably come when called, all the time, any
time.
Private Training
Need
some one-on-one training time with your dog? Let us help you focus on individual
goals!
Private Behavior Training
sessions are designed to address training goals on an individual basis outside
of a classroom environment. Pets that are uncomfortable in groups with
people and other animals may benefit from learning skills on a one-on-one
basis. All sessions are held at San Diego Humane Society and SPCA’s Central
Campus on Gaines St. Training plans are developed to individually monitor
your pet’s learning while promoting maximum progress. Your trainer will
provide personalized feedback on the training and handling skills you learn so
that you can improve your technique and implement these skills confidently (and
consistently!) when you are outside of the classroom environment.
Reasons
why a private behavior training session may be right for you and your dog:
- You prefer to not be a group class
- Your dog is not comfortable in a
group with people and other dogs
- You learn new skills one-on-one
- Your schedule does not work with
existing group classes
- You do not want to wait for the
next class to start
- You want to further develop your
training and handling skills
- You want personalized feedback on
your technique to make sure you are doing it correctly
- You want a professional to
individually monitor your dog's learning to promote maximum progress
San Diego Humane Society and SPCA offers two options for private
training, Private Behavior Training Level 1 and Level 2. Learn more about each option by selecting the
link below.
Private Behavior Training Level 1 Private Behavior Training Level 2
Children are always welcome at class with
supervision.
For further assistance with choosing the appropriate professional you can ask a trainer at (619) 299-7012 ext. 2244 or fill out our form (click here) and a trainer will respond to your questions.
Other Behavior Professionals
Canine and Feline aggression is best handled by a professional veterinarian who specializes in behavior or a certified applied animal behaviorist due to the potential for serious injury. Because phone or email counseling is inadequate for addressing a serious behavior concern like aggression, we ask that you contact a qualified behavior professional for help. For your convenience, we offer the following list of behavior professionals that are within a 60 mile radius of San Diego.
Veterinary
Behaviorists
To learn
about Veterinary Behaviorists visit: www.dacvb.org
Dr. Rachel Malamed
DVM, DACVB
http://www.behaviordogtor.com
Dr. Patrick Melese
DVM, DACVB
http://www.sdvetbehavior.com
Dr.
Stefanie Schwartz
DVM, DACVB
www.petbehavior.org
Dr. Karen Sueda
DVM, DACVB
http://www.vcaspecialtyvets.com/west-los-angeles
Certified
Applied Animal Behaviorists
To learn about Certified Applied Animal Behaviorists visit: www.animalbehavior.org
Dr. Jill Goldman
Ph.D., CAAB
www.drjillgoldman.com
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