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

No class on the following dates: 2/15, 4/12, 5/24, 7/5, 9/6, 10/25, 11/29, 12/27/09.

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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: $30 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 -- $65
30 minute -- $35
Off site follow up sessions:$100
Off site sessions will only be done if trainer deems necessary for modification work, owner is disabled, other outstanding circumstances.

Private Sessions for Obedience Only:

No initial $30 session.
60 minutes -- $65
Off site sessions--$100
Off site sessions will only be done for trail manners, other location specific obedience work that can not be practiced at SPCA, disabled clients, other outstanding circumstances.

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.

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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.

*Fun with Clickers is a six week long course and incorporates tricks and agility with the basics: a great class for active dogs or for families!

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: $75 if you adopted from a shelter or rescue group

Day

Time

Dates

Instructor

Location

Thursdays	7PM - 8PM	Jul 2–Jul 30	Stephanie Ross	Dublin

Saturdays	11AM - 12PM	Aug 1–Aug 29	Michele Garlick	Dublin

Wednesdays	7PM - 8PM	FULLJul 1–Jul 29	Sara Scott, CPDT	Oakland

Saturdays	11AM - 12PM	Aug 1–Aug 29	Belinda Ryder-Loomis, CBAC	Oakland

Sundays	11AM - 12PM	Aug 2–Aug 30	Jaime Niedermeier	Oakland

Wednesdays	7PM - 8PM	Aug 5–Sep 2	Sara Scott, CPDT	Oakland

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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.

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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 first week of "Wallflowers" is a mandatory people-only orientation.

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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: $75 if you adopted from a shelter or rescue group

Day

Time

Dates

Instructor

Location

Wednesdays	6PM to 7PM	Aug 5–Sep 2	Shayna Stanis, CPDT	Dublin

Sundays	1PM - 2PM	Aug 2–Aug 30	Shayna Stanis, CPDT	Oakland

Saturdays	1PM - 2PM	Sep 12–Oct 10	Shayna Stanis, CPDT	Oakland

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Puppy Kindergarten is designed for older puppies who need to begin learning good manners. These classes cover puppy obedience, puppy socialization, and basic manners. A foundation is laid for successful learning, enhancing the owner-puppy bond as the puppy grows up and becomes a well-behaved adult.

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.

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This class is specifically for our smaller canine companions. It introduces both dog and owner to basic obedience and also addresses common small dog challenges such as barking and housebreaking. It also provides opportunities for small dogs to play off-leash and for owners to discuss why it is that we treat small dogs so differently from their bigger brethren. Dogs must weigh less than 25 pounds.

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.

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The most important time in your puppy's life is from the day she comes into your home until she is sixteen weeks old. This is when she needs to become familiar with new sights, smells, sounds, people, and other experiences. The more positive interactions your pup has with the world during this critical period, the more able she will be to cope with whatever the world throws at him as a dog. This class is an opportunity for new puppy "parents" to start their babies out on the right paw by introducing this important socialization in a safe environment.

An East Bay SPCA instructor will guide exercises in handling, family interactions, manners, new experiences, and more. Short, controlled play sessions with other puppies as well as occasional visits from carefully selected adult dogs will help your pup understand what being a dog is all about, without becoming overwhelmed. A Puppy Headstart punch card is good for five sessions.

No class on the following dates: 2/14, 4/11, 5/23, 7/4, 9/5, 10/24, 11/28, 12/26/09.

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Please read the class description for "Puppy Headstart." Puppy Pre-School offers the same experiences but is a four-week course curriculum. It is held once a week on Sundays (TV and Oakland) for four consecutive weeks.

An East Bay SPCA instructor will guide exercises in handling, family interactions, manners, new experiences, and more. Short, controlled play sessions with other puppies as well as occasional visits from carefully selected adult dogs will help your pup understand what being a dog is all about, without becoming overwhelmed.

Bonus for  Puppy Pre-School Enrollees: Receive two free "Puppy Headstart" drop-in sessions, held on Saturdays, with each Puppy Pre-School enrollment.