Specialty Classes
Our specialty classes are designed to be fun, informative, and really take your dog’s behavior and training to the next level!
Please see Vaccination Requirements for all our classes below.
Calm, Cool, and Collected (NEW)
6 week class
The Class for Your Feisty Fido: Does your dog growl, bark, or lunge at other dogs, people, or sometimes apparently random things? Do you wish you could walk your dog, but his aggressive behavior is embarrassing and/or even a little scary? Learn the tools to help your dog feel safe and remain calm in the presence of triggers.
The first class is a human-only orientation. Do not bring your dog to the first class.
Prerequisites: Approval by one of our trainers through class attendance, private training, or individual assessment if you haven’t trained with us before.
Price: $200.00 for 6 week class ($175.00 for adopted animals)
If you are interested in taking this class, please contact us at training@eastbayspca.org to discuss next steps.
Intro to Nose Work
6 week class – For dogs that are 6 months and older by the first day of class.
Nose work is an easy to learn activity that uses a dog’s natural abilities for hunting to find hidden treats, toys or other items. This game builds confidence and focus as the dog is rewarded for doing what comes naturally! It’s also a safe way to provide mental and physical exercise to all types of dogs. Handlers will learn about dog body language and how to motivate your dog, great tools for developing your relationship with your pet!
You and your dog will attend all 6 classes together.
Prerequisites: None.
Behavioral Appropriateness: Dogs work one at a time so this is a great class for dogs that are not comfortable around other dogs. Dogs must be crate trained and able to handle confinement in a crate between turns.
Price: $150.00 for the 6 week class
This class is not currently available. If you’d like to be notified when we have this class scheduled and open for enrollment, please let us know by contacting training@eastbayspca.org.
Intro to Odor
6 week class – For dogs that are 6 months and older by the first day of class.
Introduction to Odor is a continuation of skills from our Intro to Nose Work Class. Dogs are taught to identify the first target odor, a natural essential oil. Skills that each handler acquire from the class include search techniques, dog/handler teamwork and reading the dog’s body language during the search.
You and your dog will attend all 6 classes together.
Prerequisites: Dogs and handlers must have completed Intro to Nose Work and have instructor approval to register for this class.
Behavioral Appropriateness: Dogs work one at a time so this is a great class for dogs that are not comfortable around other dogs. Dogs must be crate trained and able to handle confinement in a crate between turns.
Price: $150 for the 6 week class
This class is not currently available. If you’d like to be notified when we have this class scheduled and open for enrollment, please let us know by contacting training@eastbayspca.org.
Continuing Nose Work
This class continues to advance the dog’s skills taught in the Introduction to Odor class. We will introduce exterior and vehicle searches and continue to increase the team’s skills at interior and container searches. Additionally, we will continue to enhance the handler’s skills for building better dog/handler teamwork. Dogs and handlers must have completed Intro to Odor and have instructor approval to register for this class.
This class is not currently available. If you’d like to be notified when we have this class scheduled and open for enrollment, please let us know by contacting training@eastbayspca.org.
Vaccination Requirements
We are dedicated to the safety of all the dogs that attend classes, therefore we ask you to have at least 2 DH2PP vaccines before coming into any class. This shot should include Distemper and Parvo. We encourage a Bordetella vaccination, but it is not a requirement. For dogs 4+ months old, we also ask that your rabies vaccination be up to date. Please bring in your vaccination papers to your first class.
We do strongly recommend that you vaccinate your canine companion against the Canine Influenza Virus (CIV). For more information on CIV talk with your veterinarian or visit our Canine Influenza Virus information page.
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