NEW! Virtual Behavior Consultations
A Virtual Behavior Consult is a one-time, 30-minute, one-on-one, online consultation with one of our Animal Behavior Specialists via Microsoft Teams or other virtual communication platform. You can discuss behavior and training issues you are having with your pet and they will help you develop a training plan to get you and your pet heading in the right direction.
Virtual behavior consults are available for dogs, cats, and critters – including rabbits and rodent species (guinea pigs, rats, mice, hamsters, etc.). The cost is $45 per 30-minute consultation with the option to purchase two back-to-back sessions.
Training Classes
Puppy Class Goes Virtual
Attention all puppy guardians: Join our trainers for the “Puppy Class Goes Virtual” five-week course. This online, 5-session class is geared towards puppies 6 months or younger. Topics include nipping and biting, potty training, teaching your puppy to come when called, and more! Working spots will include a live Q&A session hosted by your trainer following each week’s presentation.
Location
Online
Available Dates
Starts August 18, 2021 at 5pm
5 Week Course Prices
Working Spots with Q&A: $150
Auditing Spots (No Q&A, receive a recording of session only that expires after 1 week): $100
- Students can only join self study spots during regular enrollment for the 5 week classes
Reactive Rovers
Our online Reactive Rovers class is a foundational course designed for dogs over 6 months that bark and pull towards dogs or other stressors while on leash. Over the course of five weeks, we will discuss reasons for our dogs’ reactivity and share with you practical, proactive skills you can take out on the road! Working spots will include a live Q&A session hosted by your trainer following each week’s presentation.
Location
Online
Available Dates
Starts August 19, 2021 at 5pm
5 Week Course Prices
Working Spots with Q&A: $150
Auditing Spots (No Q&A, receive a recording of session only that expires after 1 week): $100
- Students can only join self study spots during regular enrollment for the 5 week classes
Kitten Kindergarten
Attention all kitten guardians! Come socialize and learn with our behavior team. kittens aged at least 8 weeks or less than 14 weeks old at class start can join us to experience socialization in a safe, clean environment. Kitten guardians will learn training techniques that will help your kitten grow up to be the confident little lion they were born to become. This 3 week program is designed to teach your kitten at their own pace. Topics will include litter box basics, low stress handling, introduction to leash training, and proactive play skills.
- Must have at least one adult pet parent present / no more than 2 family members per kitten
- 6 kittens per session
- Kittens must have had at least 2 rounds of vaccines, 1 deworming
Location
Pasadena Humane
Available Dates
Starts August 22, 2021 at 9:30am
3 Week Course Price
$75
Puppy Kindergarten
Puppy Kindergarten covers obedience essentials such as sit, down, stay, come and loose leash walking. We will also problem solve typical puppy problem behaviors such as puppy mouthing, chewing, jumping up, and house soiling.
Available Dates
Puppy Pre-School
Puppy Pre-School is a 3 week introductory course for puppies under 16 weeks of age. You will learn the foundations of positive reinforcement training and your puppy will learn leash skills, healthy play skills, and how to respond to their name. Our skilled trainers will manage play sessions during class ensuring a safe and fun environment for your puppy. Our trainers will provide guidance on such topics as mouthing, house training, and jumping. Pre-School puppies must be between 8-15 weeks at start of session.
Available Dates
Basics 101
Basic Obedience is an introductory-level course designed to improve communication between you and your dog. This five-week course covers the essentials, including sit, down, stay, come and loose-leash walking. We will also problem solve behaviors such as jumping up, barking, chewing and destruction.
Available Dates
Large Dog Reactive Rovers
For dogs under 40 lbs, over 6 months of age. Our Small Dog Reactive Rovers specialty course is designed for dogs that bark at other dogs while on leash. Over five weeks, we will discuss reasons for dog reactivity and teach you how to respond when your dog becomes over-stimulated. Opportunities will be given for you to work with your dog around distractions while desensitizing your dog to other dogs in class.
Available Dates
Small Dog Reactive Rovers
For dogs under 40 lbs, over 6 months of age. Our Small Dog Reactive Rovers specialty course is designed for dogs that bark at other dogs while on leash. Over five weeks, we will discuss reasons for dog reactivity and teach you how to respond when your dog becomes over-stimulated. Opportunities will be given for you to work with your dog around distractions while desensitizing your dog to other dogs in class.
Available Dates
Click-a-Trick
Learn fun, show-worthy tricks with your pup that you will want to show off to all of your friends! In this 6 week course you will be learning how to teach your dog fun tricks such as rollover, fetch, dance, and more using positive reinforcement training! This class will meet once a week at 5:45-6:45pm for six weeks starting on Thursday, February 27, 2020.
Available Dates
One-Time Workshops
Puppy Playschool
Puppy guardians! Looking for a safe and fun venue to socialize your new best friend? Join the behavior team and other new puppy parents at Pasadena Humane’s Puppy Playschool. This is drop-in puppy session welcomes vaccinated puppies who are at least 9 weeks old or under 19 weeks of age. Our playgroups are designed to help build your puppy’s confidence at their own pace. Skilled trainers and volunteers educated in dog body language will be on hand guide you and your pup to learn about healthy play & positive training building blocks.
Limit 15 pups, 1 pup parent present permitted.
Location
Pasadena Humane
Available Dates
Every Saturday beginning 8/21 (there will be no class on 8/28)
Workshop Price
$20/class
Private Sessions
Behavior Helpline
Any pet parent can reach one of our Animal Behavior Specialists by making an appointment for our free behavior helpline. Our team can provide guidance for common problem behaviors such as potty training/litter box issues, barking, leash manners, and scratching.
Phone Consultations
Need advice on how to handle a specific situation with your dog or cat? Our phone consultations give you the expertise you need from the comfort of your own home. Make an appointment for our free behavior helpline.
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