Do you have a shy dog who needs to learn basic obedience? Just the Basics for Shy Dogs includes everything covered in our popular Just the Basics [1] class and more, with extra attention paid to the special needs of shy/fearful dogs. The classroom setting will feature a calm ambiance to help ease anxiety and fearfulness, and instructor-led exercises will focus on specific goals with the safety of shy dogs in mind.
This class covers training essentials, including sit, down, stay, recall, leave it, hand targeting, focus/watch and loose-leash walking.
Frequency & Duration: 1 hour per week for 5 weeks.
Class includes: Handbook and Certificate of Completion
Fees: $175 (if your dog has attended a previous SF SPCA class within the last six months, fee is $150)
Class capacity: 8 students
Location: 243 Alabama Street
Course prerequisites: Dogs must have first taken Bravery Class for Shy Dogs [2] to participate in this class. Dogs must be 5 months of age or older, up to date on all vaccinations (including rabies), able to be handled gently by a friendly stranger, and able to work safely around people and other dogs on leash.
Upcoming classes:
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