Dog Training

Thank you for your interest in The SF/SPCA Dog Training Classes

All of our classes — from puppy kindergarten to advanced manners classes--utilize positive reinforcement-based methods. 

They're equally people-friendly, since we want you to have as much fun as your dog!

SF/SPCA instructors are graduates of our world-renowned Academy for Dog Trainers, and we have enough instructors and assistants to ensure that you and your dog receive quality one-on-one coaching. 

Below you will find a description of the classes we offer, along with an upcoming schedule and a Class Registration Form. In order to enroll in a class, you must complete a registration form and submit it online, mail, or fax it with payment. We accept MasterCard, Visa, American Express, personal checks and cash. Registrations that are submitted online or by fax must be paid by credit card.

ENROLLMENT

Once your completed Class Registration Form is received, you will receive confirmation by e-mail or telephone (if you register at the Adoption Center, you will not receive a separate confirmation). Please do not assume your registration was received and you are enrolled in a class until you have received a confirmation. We receive many registrations and it can take a few days to receive confirmation. If your first choice class is full, you will be enrolled in your second or third choice, provided there is space available. Payment is required at time of registration to reserve a space in class. Refunds can only be provided if we are notified at least 5 days before the first class session. If, within the first 3 sessions of a class, a dog is unable to attend due to an injury or illness, you may receive a 50% credit toward a future class, which will be good for one year.  We regret that no credit or refund can be provided for any reason after the first 3 sessions of class.  Please read our policy regarding cancellations and refunds. For Puppy Manners class, we require proof of two rounds of DHLPP vaccinations. For all other classes, we require proof of current rabies vaccination. You must present proof of vaccination before or at the first class session in order to participate.

WHERE TO MEET FOR CLASS

All classes are held in the Multipurpose Room of The SF/SPCA. The entrance is at 243 Alabama Street; the cross street is 16th. Street parking is available. For everyone's safety, when you arrive for class, please take care around other dogs you see, since some may not be good with other dogs. If your dog is difficult to control for any reason, please wait outside and an assistant or the trainer will come out to help you and your dog enter. Thank you for your cooperation!

    SF/SPCA Dog Training
    243 Alabama Street
    San Francisco CA 94103
    415-554-3000
    Email: DogTraining@sfspca.org
    Phone: (415) 522-3509
    Fax: (415) 554-3017

WHAT TO BRING TO CLASS

  1. Proof of rabies vaccination. For Puppy Manners, proof of two rounds of DHLPP vaccinations
  2. Flat collar (can be nylon, cotton or leather. No choke, prong or shock collars please!) or Gentle Leader
  3. A 5 - 6 foot lead (no flexi-leashes)
  4. Poop bags for clean-up
  5. A hungry dog and a variety of your dog's favorite treats, cut into small  pieces