Basic Manners Dog Training Classes
Upcoming Basic Manners Classes:
Wednesdays, May 29th - June 26th, 6:00 - 7:00 pm
Interested in taking Basic Manners on the Westside? See those classes here!
What is it?
5-weeks of dog training plus Intro to Training class
The Oregon Humane Society offers dog training classes that are fun, positive and easy to fit into your life. We offer a variety of class times in an effort to meet your scheduling needs.
Our Basic Manners class will not only help you and your dog learn the basics, ‘sit’, ‘stay’, ‘down’, and loose-leash walking, but will help your dog learn to listen to these cues around distractions. We will work on loose leash walking around other dogs, people, toys, etc., we will help teach your dog how to come away from distractions, and, most importantly, simply help your dog learn how to focus on you when you really need it. We use real life scenarios so the skills you learn in class are easily transferred into your home and everyday life.
| Is your dog really distracted by the presence of other dogs? Does your dog bark, whine, pull and stop responding to you even when you just see a dog at a distance? Consider our Reactive Rover class, or contact us to help determine whether Basic Manners is appropriate for your dog. |
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Have a small dog that needs Basic Manners? Check out our Little Learners class!
Our Training Philosophy
Our training philosophy focuses on building a strong, healthy bond between a dog and his person through positive reinforcement. We do not like to use fear or intimidation-based tactics. OHS trainers believe that reward-based techniques and education on canine behavior is the best way to promote a trusting and respectful relationship between individuals and their dogs.
Requirements
- Everyone must attend our Intro to Training class as part of the Basic or Puppy Manners Program. (see next section)
- Your dog must be at least 4 months of age for Basic Manners. Under 4 months of age? Check out our Puppy Manners program!
- Your dog must be spayed or neutered. (For dogs under 6 months of age, the spay/neuter requirement is waived.)
- We require that your dog has shown no known aggression to people or animals.
- Your dog must be current on vaccinations appropriate for their age, including Da2pp, Rabies, and Bordatella.
Intro to Training Class - Required
- Everyone must attend our Intro to Training class as part of their Basic or Puppy Manners course.
- You receive access to any Intro to Training class that is offered as part of your Basic Manners fee. No need to sign up separately.
- Intro to Training Class will provide you with:
- valuable education regarding basic training techniques, how to set your dog up for success in the home, ways to provide essential exercise, potty-training tips, and other dog care basics.
- an overview of our positive training philosophy and methods.
- realistic expectations for dog training and behavior.
- Intro To Training is for people only; please do not bring dogs to class.
- Intro To Training is also available to folks as a stand-alone class. Find out more.
Price
$150* for 5 weeks of dog training plus Intro to Training class
*Current OHS volunteers and dogs from Oregon shelters are entitled to a 10% discount in the form of a gift certificate to either of the OHS Pet Retail Stores.
Proceeds from registration fees support the animals and programs at OHS. Thank you!
To Register
Wednesdays, May 29th - June 26th, 6:00 - 7:00 pm
Interested in being on a wait list for a sold out class listed above? Let us know!
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