Private Consults and Evaluations
Meet with a certified professional at the K-9 College to have your dog's behavior evaluated or to troubleshoot behavior problems. We meet with you, come up with a plan to change the behavior, and support you through the process.

Class Details: Private consults or training sessions
Fee: $80 per hour (Discounted for packages of 3 or 6 sessions)
Prerequesites: Initial evalution is $80 for up to 1.5 hours
Dog Details: Consults available for any problem behavior. Medical evaluation may be required for some dogs.

Please make an appointment - Contact training@berkeleyhumane.org or (510) 845-7735, ext. 22

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Basic Obedience
Develop or refresh your handling skills and learn to control your dog while your dog learns the basic skills of self-control: Sit, Down, Stay, Stand, Wait, Leave It, Come, and Heel. This class addresses management and training for being a good companion.

Class Details: Series of 6 one-hour classes
Fee: $115 ($25 discount for puppies adopted from a shelter or rescue (501c3 non-profit) within three months of the class start date).
Prerequesites: None.
Dog Details: Dogs/puppies over 4 months of age

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Small Dog Basic Obedience
For dogs under 25 lbs. This version of our basic obedience will help you with special handling and management considerations for small to toy-sized dogs.

Class Details: Series of 6 one-hour classes
Fee: $115(no discounts apply)
Prerequesites: None.
Dog Details: Dogs under 25lbs; over 4 months of age

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Basic For Bullies
For all bully breed dogs and mixes (Pit Bulls, Boxers, Mastiffs, Rottweilers, Bulldogs-all of them) This is a version of our basic obedience will help you with the special handling and leadership skills that these breed types need. Designed to keep them out of trouble in a very positive way.

Class Details: Series of 6 one-hour classes; First class is a No Dogs orientation session
Fee: $115 (no discounts apply) ( Special Price for July Session: $75)
Prerequesites: None.
Dog Details: Bully breed dogs and mixes; over 4 months of age

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Dogs with An Attitude
This class focuses on dog to dog aggression and leash reactivity. It takes commitment and skill to change such strong, driven behaviors so we immerse you and your dog in helpful techniques and routines. This is a group behavior modification class that requires a private evaluation before admission. Although it is not suitable for dogs aggressive toward humans, we offer private consultations and behavior plans to address those situations.

Class Details: Series of 8 forty-five minute classes, meeting twice each week
Fee: $175; Pre-requisite private evaluation - $80
Prerequesites: Private evaluation/consult meeting before beginning class
Dog Details: Over 4 months of age. Class is usually scheduled when enough dogs have done the private evaluation and will benefit from the group behavior work. A maximum of six dogs are allowed in this class.

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Walking
Explore a variety of techniques to resolve pulling and lunging problems. Four weeks of focus on relaxed walking with your dog.

Class Details: Series of 4 one-hour classes
Fee: $95
Prerequesites: None.
Dog Details: Over 4 months of age

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Off Leash Control
This is a two hour intense workshop on getting basic off leash controls. We work fast and close so dogs must be both dog friendly and people friendly. We will work on Gathering, Emergency Down, Walking in Heel Position and Distance Recall using the exciting concepts of targeting, speed training and long line work.

Class Details: Two-hour workshop
Fee: $50 per handler and dog team
Prerequesites: None.
Dog Details: Over 1 year of age and have basic obedience

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Service Skills and Tricks
A new twist on the basic dog tricks class. Make your dog a helpmate by teaching the useful skills of picking up things for you, opening and closing doors, and operating, along with some other fun and entertaining tricks, including jumping through a small hoop.

Class Details: Series of 4 one-hour classes
Fee: $50
Prerequesites: None.
Dog Details: Over 4 months of age

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Rally Obedience
For the connoisseur of dog training, rally obedience challenges you and your dog on flowing obedience courses that build great attention, good timing, and versatility. AKC and Rally O exercises taught.

Class Details: Series of 6 one-hour classes
Fee: $95
Prerequesites: Basic Obedience to a reliable level
Dog Details: Over 4 months of age

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Freestyle to Music
If you are ready for a new challenge and enjoy moving to music, you can learn the basics of moving with your dog through a choreographed routine of your choice. This is excellent for senior dogs to keep them moving, for frisky dogs to use their minds and for every dog and person who might enjoy moving with their dog to music and teaching a few new tricks. Movements will include spins, leg weaves, patterned heeling and trick behaviors for accents.

Class Details: Series of 6 one-hour classes
Fee: $75
Prerequesites: Basic Obedience at a reliable level
Dog Details: Over 4 months of age

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Canine Good Citizen Class and Certification
This class will prepare you and your dog for the Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Test. This title and certification are bestowed by the American Kennel Club and show that your dog can handle real life activities, people and other dogs in a calm and safe way. This class gives you an opportunity to practice all ten exercises required for the CGC. All who pass the test receive a certificate from American Kennel Club and are entitled to wear CGC insignia. This is a must for potential service and therapy dogs.

The test is open to all dogs (mixed or purebred). The class is not a pre-requisite for taking the test. Day of test entries taken.

Download "The Ten Tests of the Canine Good Citizen" ( PDF)

Class Details: Series of 3 one-hour classes plus the test
Fee: $95 (or test only - $15)
Prerequesites: None - test may be taken without the class
Dog Details: Over 4 months of age

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Preparing Your Dog for Your New Baby
This workshop was featured on NBC's Today Show! Whether you are in the planning or gestation stages, this workshop will help you build a safe and comfortable environment for both your dog and your baby. We explore this topic through discussion, lecture and demonstration. (This is a people-only workshop.) More Details ( PDF)

Class Details: 2.5 hour workshop
Fee: $50 for couples; $25 for singles
Prerequesites: None.
Dog Details: No dogs at workshop

Kitten and Me Playgroups
This course will help your new kitten build social skills, confidence, and good manners as well as strengthen the bond between you and your kitten. Each of the 6 meetings will explore different topics including litter box issues, preventing destructive behavior, kitten-proofing your home, and appropriate play tactics. For more information download a brochure ( PDF).

Class Details: Series of 6 one-hour classes
Fee: $40
Prerequesites: None.
Cat Details: Kittens must be 8-16 weeks old (or 2 to 4 months) (if older, you may participate without your kitten). Must have current vaccines, parasite control, and free from any signs of contagious illness.

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Beyond the Litterbox, Clicker Training for Cats
This class is designed for cat owners who want to learn clicker training for cats. Participants have the choice of bringing a cat to the class or may learn on cats brought in for demonstration. Cats generally do not learn well in a new environment, but attendance at the class may help habituate cats to wearing harnesses and to a new environment. Cat training works best on kittens and younger cats who have not developed cautiousness about new experiences.

Class Details: Series of 4 forty-five minute classes
Fee: $50
Prerequesites: None. Follow-up course to Kitten and Me.
Cat Details:

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