Dog Training

Thank you for your interest in SF SPCA Dog Training Classes

The San Francisco SPCA offers a wide variety of reasonably priced pet dog training classes for people and their dogs. All of our classes, from puppy basics to specialty classes, are offered on both weeknights and weekends.

Our knowledgeable instructors use positive based training methods to help you train your dog and build a strong bond. The goal of our training program is to keep your canine companion in a loving home and help him become a well behaved canine citizen.

Questions? Please call 415-522-3509 and we'll be happy to assist you.

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Dog Training Classes

Puppy Classes

• New Dog 101 (FREE!)
• Puppy Parent Orientation (FREE!)
• Puppy Enrichment Hour
• Puppy Playgroup
• Puppy Manners
• Puppy Manners Fast Track (NEW!)
• Adolescent Manners
• Super Puppy!

Basic Classes

• New Dog 101 (FREE!)
• Just the Basics for Shy Dogs (NEW!)
• Just the Basics
• Just the Small Basics
• Introduction to K9 Nose Work
• K9 Nose Work Mini Fun Class (NEW!)
• K9 Nose Work Mini Fun Class Part II (NEW!)

Intermediate Classes

• Just the Basics 2
• Loose Leash Walking & Heeling
• Tricks
• Sports Sampler
• Rally 1
• Canine Good Citizen Prep Class
• Canine Good Citizen Test
• Introduction to Odor

Advanced Classes

• Just the Basics 3
• Continuing Nose Work
• Advanced Topics in K9 Nose Work (NEW!)
• Introduction to Agility
• Advanced Agility Series
• Advanced Beginner Agility

Specialty Classes

• Bravery Class for Shy Dogs (NEW!)
• Open Space Etiquette at Crissy Field (NEW!)
• Focus: Attention, Not Tension (NEW!)
• Fido Home Alone (NEW)
• Reactive Rover 1
• Advanced Reactive Rover (NEW!)
• Loose Leash Walking & Heeling
• Rally 2
• Rally 3 (NEW!)

Drop-In Classes

• Puppy Enrichment Hour
• Puppy Playgroup

Seminars, Lectures, and Workshops

• FREE Fido Home Alone Seminar
• FREE Shy Dog Seminar
• Diapers & Dogs Workshop