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Drop in Rally-O Practice This class is for those who have completed at least one Rally-O class, and are looking for a fun and positive place to practice their skills. A practice course will be set up each week.
Pre-registration is not required. Please DO NOT sign up for this class on line. Please bring $15 payment (cash prefered) and proof of your dog's vaccinations to the class.
Time of class is subject to change. Please contact the instructor with any questions: jbowman2006@sbcglobal.net
Ages: 1 year or older
Prerequisites: At least one beginning Rally-O class, or consent of instructor
Vaccinations: Your dog must be current on DHLPP and Rabies vaccines
Fee: $15/session
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Intermediate Obedience (4-week course) This class is for the dog who has completed at least two classes beyond Basic Obedience I, and is ready to learn more. The focus is on obedience amid greater distractions and on learning more advanced commands. Work on off-leash obedience will also be included.
Ages: 6 months and older.
Prerequisites: At least 2, Level Two or Advanced and Speciality classes, or instructor approval
Vaccinations: Your dog must be current on DHLPP and Rabies.
Fee: $125 for 4-week class
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PALS - Pets and Love Shared (6-week course) PALS (Pets and Love Shared) is a program that provides training and preparation to animal/human teams wanting to bring love and healing to those in need. The program also facilitates matching qualified volunteers to appropriate placements in the community. In this class, your dog will learn important safety skills and manners, such as heel, leave it, and polite greetings. You will learn what is involved in visiting facilities with your dog. Our instructors will help you evaluate whether you and your dog are a good fit with this type of work - not every dog and handler team who completes the class will be approved to visit facilities. Please email us for more information.
Your dog must pass the Canine Good Citizen test before enrolling in PALS. Dogs who have not yet passed this test should take our Canine Good Citizen Prep class.
Ages: 1 year and older
Prerequisites: Dogs must have passed the Canine Good Citizen test
Vaccinations: Your dog must be current on DHLPP and Rabies
Fee: $150 for 6 week class
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Pet First Aid (1 Day Seminar) What are the first steps in helping your pet before you can get them to the vet? Would you know what to do if your cat or dog stopped breathing or started choking? In addition to providing daily care, love and affection, your best friend depends on you in an emergency. Come learn the steps of pet rescue in a low stress hands on environment. Join us and other animal lovers as we cover topics such as recognizing an emergency, performing CPR, stopping bleeding, treating burns, treating common illnesses and poisoning, how to stock a first aid kit for your pet and more
Class conducted by American Safety Academy Staff. The Mission of the American Safety Academy is to provide the community effective safety and emergency training that empowers and inspires people to save lives.
Ages: n/a
Prerequisites: n/a
Vaccinations: n/a
Fee: $75 per person
Private Classes/Evaluations Does your dog do better without other dogs around? Do you prefer to have one-on-one attention or does your schedule not allow for one of our group classes? A private class with one of our trainers may be the solution. The class is geared specifically to your needs.
If your dog or puppy is exhibiting behaviors that you don't understand or are not comfortable with, a half-hour evaluation may help. A trainer will observe your dog and make recommendations for training, as well as what classes are appropriate for your dog.
Behavioral Evaluations/Consultations or obedience + behavior:
1st session: $45 Must be done at the EBSPCA. No exceptions except disability.
Evaluator will determine whether comfortable taking on case, give estimate of time, amount of work needed, approximate number of sessions/public classes, any exercises needed to begin behavior modification work at next session if relevant. No actual behavior modification guidelines or procedures will be given at this time.
All follow up sessions:
At EBSPCA
60 minute -- $75
30 minute -- $40
For more information email training@eastbayspca.org or call the Adoption Desk.
Ages: none
Prerequisites: None
Vaccinations: n/a
Fee: $75/hour or $40/half hour at our facility
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Trail Manners (5-week course) This class is all about hiking with your dog, and learning to share the trail with other hikers, bicycles, livestock and wildlife. We will focus on what it means to have your dog under control, and how to make sure all your hikes are safe and fun. Training exercises will include coming when called, walking nicely on and off leash, and avoiding potential pitfalls like mud puddles and cowpies. The first class will meet in the classroom, and subsequent classes will meet on various East Bay trails.
This is an active class that include hikes of 1-3 miles in various conditions, including rain, heat, and muddy trails. Dogs and humans should be in good physical condition before signing up.
Dog friendly dogs only.
Ages: 6 months or older.
Prerequisites: Basic level obedience or equivalent, or by instructor approval.
Vaccinations: Your dog must be current on DHLPP and Rabies, and must have a current license.
Fee: $150 for 5-week class
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Dogsports Sampler (5-week course) This exciting class offers a fast-paced and fun introduction to all the popular dog sports! We will introduce and practice elements of Agility, Rally-O, Flyball, Canine Freestyle, Tracking, and other popular activities. No previous experience in dog sports is required, but your dog must know basic obedience commands, and be able to work calmly around other dogs.
Ages: 6 months and older
Prerequisites: Basic Obedience II, C'mon Let's Go, CGC Prep, or equivalent
Vaccinations: Your dog must be current on DHLPP and Rabies.
Fee: $150 for 5-week class
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Basic Obedience I (5-week course) This beginning level course is designed for dogs who have not yet been to any classes. We will focus on loose-leash walking, sitting, stays, downs, and the first steps to a recall. Potty training, jumping up, mouthing and other problem behaviors will be addressed. Instructors will work with each student to identify the best tools and techniques for teaching your dog.
The course is a five-week course. The first class is a mandatory orientation, meeting without the dog. The following four classes meet with the dog.
Ages: 6 months and up.
Prerequisites: none
Vaccinations: Your dog must be current on DHLPP and Rabies.
Fee: Regular Rate: $125 for 5-week class
Discounted Rate: $100 if you adopted from a shelter or rescue group
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Obediencia Básica I (Curso de cinco (5) semanas)
We also offer a Spanish language version of our popular Basic Obedience I class. All instruction and handouts will be in Spanish. Este curso de nivel inicial está diseñado para los perros que todavía no han atendido clases de adiestramiento. El curso consiste en aprender a caminar con la correa floja, sentarse, tumbarse y los primeros pasos para venir. También se discutirán conductas problemáticas, como la eliminación inadecuada, el saltar y el mordisquear. La instructora trabajara con cada estudiante para identificar las mejores herramientas y técnicas para la enseñanza de su perro.
El curso es de cinco semanas. La primera clase es una orientación obligatoria sin su perro. Las siguientes cuatro clases son con el perro.
Ages: 6 meses o mayores
Prerequisites: ninguno
Vaccinations: El perro debe estar al corriente en DHLPP y Rabia
Fee: INTRO - Precio normal: $ 100 para 5 semanas de clases. Precio con descuento: $ 75 si usted adoptó de un refugio o grupo de rescate
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Basic Obedience I: Kids & K9s (5-week course) This Basic Obedience class is designed especially for families. We will utilize games and training techniques geared towards engaging children in the training process. Lessons in safety are also included. No human age restrictions, but parents must attend all classes and must hold the least at all times for children under 10. Dogs must be friendly with other dogs and unfamiliar children.
The course is a five-week course. The first class is a mandatory orientation, meeting without the dog. The following four classes meet with the dog.
Ages: 6 months and up
Prerequisites: none
Vaccinations: Your dog must be current on DHLPP and Rabies.
Fee: Regular Rate: $125 for 5-week class
Discounted Rate: $100 if you adopted from a shelter or rescue group
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Basic Obedience I: Wallflowers (5-week course) Would your dog rather blend into the background than be the center of the social scene? This no-experience-necessary beginner-level class is just for dogs who walk on the "shy side." This class is not appropriate for dogs who show fear-based aggression towards other dogs or people.
The "Wallflowers" course will cover basic commands, such as loose-leash walking, sit, down, stay and recalls. It will also provide owners with tips and tools to help enhance the lives of their less confident dogs.
The course is a five-week course. The first Wallflowers class is a mandatory, orientation meeting without the dog. The following four classes meet with the dog.
Ages: 6 months and up
Prerequisites: none
Vaccinations: Your dog must be current on DHLPP and Rabies.
Fee: Regular Rate: $125 for 5-week class
Discounted Rate: $100 if you adopted from a shelter or rescue group
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Reactive Dogs I (6-week course) This class is for dogs who growl, bark, or lunge at other dogs, and who may not be successful in a regular group class. We will focus on teaching our dogs to be calm and attentive in the presence of other leashed dogs, and teaching owners the skills they need in order to safely walk their reactive dogs. Off-leash interactions will not be covered. Dogs must be pre-approved before registering for class. Please email us to begin the registration process or for for more information.
Family members aged 12- to 18-years old may attend, by may not handle the dog at any time. They must be able to watch quietly without interrupting, so the adult handler can keep attention on the dog.
This class is probably not appropriate for children under the age of 12. If parents wish to bring their younger children, they will also need to bring a second adult to supervise the child(ren) during class.