This highly informative humans-only seminar is essential for anyone who is a puppy parent or is thinking about adding a puppy to their life. No pre-registration is required for this class! You may just show up, as we have plenty of space available.
Discussion topics include:
- New puppy management in the home
- Setting up for success in housetraining
- Crate training
- Puppy playdates–the importance of early socialization
- Controlling biting and mouthing, and more!
If you are interested in adopting a puppy from the SF SPCA, you will receive 50% off your adoption fee if you attend a Puppy Parent Orientation first!
Please Note: This humans-only class provides a brief introduction to many topics important to the new puppy parent.
Frequency & Duration: 1 hour
Fee: FREE, although donations are always greatly appreciated
Location: Geraldi Building, 250 Florida Street
Class includes: Lecture only; relevant handouts provided upon request. Please leave your dog at home.
Class capacity: 50
Upcoming classes:
We have suspended upcoming classes due to the Shelter In Place order. For the latest information on our services and hours, please visit our Covid-19 Information Hub.
Upcoming classes:
- Tuesday, March 10, 6:30 – 7:30 pm
- Tuesday, April 14, 6:30 – 7:30 pm
- Tuesday, May 12, 6:30 – 7:30 pm
- Tuesday, June 16, 6:30 – 7:30 pm
- Tuesday, July 14, 6:30 – 7:30 pm