Pets Humane Society

Are you looking for something fun to do with your dog? Do you have a feisty Fido that needs to improve his manners? We have just the right class for you and your dog!

Obedience for Agility - Six weeks
Are you interested in having a Fantastic Recall, Reliable Sit-Stays & Down-Stays or really strong Focus Skills? Well then this is the class for you! We will teach you to teach your dog.

TBD - Instructor: Sonya Cerron - under tent in back of shelter

Basic Obedience - Six weeks for dogs 1 year or older ($130 per class; $100 for repeat attendees)
Learn how to "listen to your dog" as your dog learns to "listen to you." Your dog will learn how to walk nicely on a leash, as well as become solid on the commands sit, down, stay and come. Basic Obedience is a pre-requisite for Pet Therapy Class.

*Class Starts - Monday, January 9 at 11:30 a.m. - Instructor- Heidi Fischer - Towl Building - FULL
*Class Starts - Thursday, January 12 at 6:30 p.m.- Instructor - Heidi Fischer - Towl Building - FULL
*Class Starts - Saturday, January 28 at 2:00 p.m. - Instructor - Alison Martz - Towl Building - FULL
*Class Starts - Monday, February 27 at 11:30 a.m. - Instructor - Heidi Fischer - Towl Building
*Class Starts - Thursday, March 2 at 6:30 p.m. - Instructor - Heidi Fischer - Towl Building
*Class Starts - Monday, April 17 at 11:30 a.m. - Instructor - Heidi Fischer - Towl Building
*Class Starts - Thursday, April 20 at 6:30 p.m. - Instructor - Heidi Fischer - Towl Building

Advanced Obedience - Six weeks for dogs of all ages
This class will not only focus on proofing your dog's skills but also offers to get him/her ready for the Canine Good Citizens test. The last class will be the actual CGC test by an AKC Evaluator. Pre-requisite: MUST have recently completed Basic Obedience.

*Class Starts - Wednesday, January 4 at 7:30 p.m. - Instructor - Heidi Fischer - Towl Building
*Class Starts - Wednesday, March 1 at 7:30 p.m. - Instructor - Heidi Fischer - Towl Building
*Class Starts - Wednesday, April 19 at 7:30 p.m. - Instructor - Heidi Fischer - Towl Building

Focus Proofing - Six weeks for dogs 1 year or older
Build stronger communication with your dog through improving its obedience skills. This class will work on focusing their attention to you in an outside environment, along with controlling their impulses. This class will also build confidence for the shy dog, and give them the skills they need to be able to work around other dogs. This class will further prepare your dog for Pet Therapy Class or Agility.
TBD

Pet Therapy Class - Six weeks
Have you ever wanted to give back to the community while spending time with your dog? This class will help prepare you and your dog for evaluation and registration by a Therapy Dog organization. It is the next step in becoming a volunteer with Misty's Pals ~ the Pet Therapy volunteer group of the Humane Society of the Treasure Coast. This is an advanced class. Basic Obedience and being solid on all commands is a pre-requisite as these are not taught in this class.
*Class Starts - Wednesday, January 4 at 6:00 p.m. - Instructor: Heidi Fischer - Towl Building
*Class Starts - Wednesday, March 1 at 6:00 p.m. - Instructor: Heidi Fischer - Towl Building
*Class Starts - Wednesday, April 19 at 6:00 p.m. - Instructor Heidi Fischer - Towl Building