Pet behavior training.

Dog Training Classes

Five classes taught by «Connie Ellis», HSVB's Senior Dog Trainer & Behavior Counselor using motivational methods that are NOT food-reliant. In addition, 100% of registration fee benefits the animals at HSVB&IRC.

The group Puppy and Dog Training Classes are for all breeds and all age dogs from age 8 weeks up. The classes consist of six weekly one-hour sessions, in which you and your family, along with the other members of the classes, are instructed and assisted in how to train your dog. Classes are held on Wednesday mornings at 11 AM, Thursday evenings at 7 PM, and Saturday afternoons at 1 PM. New classes are offered frequently. Registration is available on a first-come-first-served basis, with registration opening approximately 2 weeks before the classes begin. (Check our «calendar» for details.) For information contact Connie at 772-388-3331, Ext. 19 or email her at .

 

Classes, classes, and more classes! Our «calendar» provides a quick way to learn about upcoming classes at our shelter. Also on our calendar you can explore classes conducted at locations throughout the community (often including our shelter) by «Cissy Sumner», HSVB's Consulting Dog Trainer & Behavior Counselor. For even more details, visit her «website».

The Continuing Dog Training Class expands on the dog’s basic training and establishes an order of practice for the owner/dog team to reinforce the foundation relationship. The class presents new exercises designed to improve the owner’s handling skills, body language and motivational skills, working toward creating a higher level of dog attention and responsive behavior. The objective of on-going training is to produce dogs that have been trained to behave in the home, in public places and in the presence of other dogs.

Our popular Puppy Parties (for puppies from age 8- to 16-weeks) are scheduled for the 3rd Monday of each month at the shelter. The purpose of the puppy parties is to help puppies learn social skills with other puppies in their own age group. This early socialization with different breeds and sizes of puppies helps to eliminate future dog-dog aggression problems. The class also reviews realistic expectations by the owners for normal puppy behavior and establishing both housetraining and socialization programs for the puppy. Puppies must be over 8 weeks and less than 16 weeks old. They should wear a flat, buckle or snap-around collar with a 5 to 6-foot leash. Puppies may bring as many people as they wish. Call 388.3331, Ext 19 for information and reservations.