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DOG TRAINING GROUP CLASSES
The Fredericksburg SPCA Behavior Program is excited to launch dog training group classes!
Group classes are taught by Fredericksburg SPCA's Certified Canine Training and Behavior Specialist. We will be utilizing positive reinforcement to help overcome undesirable behaviors and teach YOU how to teach your best friend good manners as well as basic obedience!
These classes are for the public and their owned dogs - you do NOT have to be a previous adopter to attend.
*Requirements: Your dog must be up to date on DAPPV (parvo), bordetella (kennel cough), and rabies vaccines. If you need to get your dog up-to-date on these vaccines, we offer affordable vaccinations through our Locke Community Medical Center.*
Basic Training Group Classes
During Basic Training group classes, led by our Behavior Coordinator, you and your pup will learn all the basic skills you need for success, such as sit, down, touch, stay, come, drop it, leave it, and loose leash walking. This six-week, one-hour class is appropriate for dogs with any training skill level/experience. Class sizes are limited to four registrants each to give you a more personalized learning experience.
Mar/Apr: 3/5/24 - 4/9/24
May/June: 5/7/24 - 6/11/24
June/July: 7/9/24 - 8/13/24
Sept/Oct: 9/3/24 - 10/8/24
Mar/Apr: 3/7/24 - 4/11/24
May/June: 5/9/24 - 6/13/24
June/July: 7/11/24 - 8/15/24
Sept/Oct: 9/5/24 - 10/10/24
Intermediate Training Group Classes
During Intermediate Training group classes, led by our Behavior Coordinator, you and your pup will build upon the skills that you learned in the previous Basic Training class, and put them to the test with increasing difficulty levels! You will also learn new cues such as wait, stand, settle, and place. This six-week, one-hour class is appropriate for dogs who have completed the Basic Training group class. Class sizes are limited to four registrants each to give you a more personalized learning experience.
May/June: 5/10/24 - 6/14/24
June/July: 7/12/24 - 8/16/24
Aug/Sept: 9/6/24 - 10/11/24
AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy Classes
The AKC S.T.A.R. (Socialization, Training, Activity, and Responsibility) Puppy class follows the curriculum designed by the AKC to set puppies up for success through socialization and basic training! Owners will learn how to be the best and most responsible puppy owners they can be, and puppies will learn how to act appropriately with strangers and other puppies! You and your pup will also begin learning basic training so that your pup can get a head start on being a canine good citizen! The class concludes with a certification and prize ribbon for your puppy stating that he is a S.T.A.R. Puppy!
This six-week one hour class is appropriate for any dog under one-year-old. Class sizes are limited to five registrants each to give you a more personalized learning experience.
AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy SATURDAY Classes @ 2 pm + 4 pm
May/June - 5/11/24 - 6/15/24
June/July: 7/13/24 - 8/17/24
Aug/Sept: 9/7/24 - 10/12/24
Canine Good Citizen Group Classes
This intermediate to advanced level training class is designed for owners and pups who are interested in testing for the Canine Good Citizen certification offered by the AKC. The CGC test was designed to create a standard curriculum for well-mannered community dogs.
This is a six-week, one-hour class. The CGC test will be offered free of charge as the last week of class.
We also offer stand-alone CGC testing, please fill out the inquiry form to get connected with our Behavior team to determine if testing is right for you and your pup!
*Completion of Basic Training class or basic training skills already acquired recommended
Please fill out the inquiry form!
Please email behavior@fredspca.org with any questions.
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