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Behavior/Training

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Furry Friends Rescue does not endorse any of the trainers or facilities listed below. We do highly recommend and feel it is crucial for you, your entire family, and your new puppy or dog to attend dog training to ensure you learn how to train your dog while socializing them with other dogs/people.

Puppies must attend puppy training classes between the ages of 12-18 weeks. Please call or visit any of the trainers listed below and work with the one you feel most comfortable with. We are providing this list as we truly believe that a well behaved animal is a joy to share your life with. Both you and your pet will benefit from this training and the time you share together.

Also view Cat Behavior & Training.

Dog Behavior Articles

Dog Behavior Videos

Walk On Leash - Step by Step SIRIUS Adult Dog Training

Pit Bull Terrier Training/Behavior

Finding a Dog Trainers

Sirius Training / Oz Training (FFR Adoption discount)

800-419-8748
Puppy and Adult Group Lessons
Locations: Throughout the bay area, call to find a site nearest you. Dr. Ian Dunbar is a nationally published author of many dog training books and videos.
www.siriuspup.com

Association of Pet Dog Trainers

1-800-pet-dogs
A nation-wide list of dog trainers.
We recommend working with trainers who use positive reinforcement / reward based training only. Avoid the use of shock, choke or pinch collars.
www.apdt.com

Avoid any trainer who tells you to yell, hit, shock, jerk the leash, throw things at, use a pinch or choke collar on your dog OR if they forbid you to use food in the training.

Deaf Dog Training

Deaf Dog Education Action Fund

Positive Reinforcement Training Tips

Scotty, Adopted 2008

Sirius Training / Oz Training (FFR Adoption discount)
Association of Pet Dog Trainers
Animal Behavior Advice
Cat Behavior Tip Page
Dog Behavior Links from the SFSPCA
Dog Behavior Tips from HSSV
Dog Star Daily
Living with Dogs
Tip Sheet on Introducing Animals (PDF file, 12kb)
Crate Training (PDF file, 23kb)

Dog and Kids Safety (including Babies and Toddlers)

The highest bite accidents are with kids 2-7 years old. 70% of dog bite victims are children. Kids 12 years & under need 100% supervision. Also, one of the highest reasons for dog returns or abandonment, are due to new babies or young kids. Please be committed for life. Learn about dog & kid safety and training first.

East Bay | Dog Traininers

Academy For Dog Trainers - A world-leading, advanced program for dog trainers

The Academy for Dog Trainers offers one of the most rigorous, advanced programs in dog behavior and training in the world. Find a Trainer.

BRAVO! PUP Puppy & Dog Training (FFR Adoption discount)

Locations
Classes
www.bravopup.com/

Canine Culture and Metro Dog

Alison Smith
510-261-3386
[email protected]
Classes held at Metro Dog Daydare/Boarding in Richmond
CanineCulture.net
MetroDog.com

Berkeley Humane Society

Nancy Frensley
Oakland, Berkeley
510-845-7735
berkeleyhumane.org

Paws 4 Learning

Cheryl Johnson Collett
www.paws4learning.com
510-209-9122
[email protected]

puppy and adult dog group classes
Individual training and behavior
counseling also available

Classes Offered

Good Dog Day Care, Hayward (Discount to FFR adopter)
http://gooddogdaycare.com/Services/Training.html
City of Fremont - Recreation Services
510-791-4324
regerec.ci.fremont.ca.us (keyword "dog")
City of Pleasanton parks and Community Services
www.ci.pleasanton.ca.us/services/recreation/
925-931-5340

Good Dog Day Care

2427 Pratt Avenue, Hayward, CA 94544
(510) 324-1176
gooddogdaycare.com
Puppy Socials - Saturday
Discount to FFR adopters for training classes & socials.

Puppy & Basic Training

Cheryl Johnson Collett
www.paws4learning.com
510-209-9122

Elissa Cline

myholler.com/dogtraining
[email protected]
510-289-1977
Private training/behavior modification for a variety of problems including aggression towards people and dogs Group classes.
East Bay SPCA Dublin, Berkeley East Bay Humane Society, Metro Dog - Richmond. Agility for fun. Obedience class for pups, adult dogs, small dogs.

Wendy Krehbiel, CPDT

Tell a Tail Dog Training
925-371-8142
[email protected]
Group classes - puppy, adult, agility for fun, k9 nosework, Canine Good Citizen; private consultations available for manners, obedience and behavior problems.
Group classes at Livermore Country Pet Hospital; Private consultations in Livermore, Pleasanton, Dublin, Tracy and surrounding areas. Agility classes in Pleasanton and San Jose. NOW OFFERING K9 NOSEWORK CLASSES IN LIVERMORE, FREMONT(parks and rec) AND SAN JOSE (Downtown Dogs).
www.k9nosework.com

Braveheart Dog Training

Vicki Ronchette, CPDT
510-483-2631
BraveheartDogTraining.com
San Lorenzo, Casto Valley, Dublin
Classes including Conformation, Puppy Preschool, Beginning through Advanced Obedience and Manners, Intermediate Obedience, Rally O, Competition Obedience, Canine Good Citizen (CGC) Prep and Test, Agility Fun and Games, Canine Body Language as well as Toy and Small Dog Social Play Groups. Private training also available.

Pied Piper Dog Training

Brian Sullivan, CTC
510-430-8726
PiedPiperDogTraining.com
One-hour group off-leash outings, private training consults and behavior modification, and group classes at Piedmont Adult School.

The East Bay Dog Listener (FFR Adoption & Foster Home partner)

Louise Pay
925-487-9386
[email protected]
ebdoglistener.com
1-to-1 in-home training using Amichien Bonding, the training philosophy developed by Jan Fennel, the original dog listener.
Learn how to have your dog elect you as "Leader of the Pack."

Halo Dog Training

http://www.halodogtraining.com/
Dawn Hagan
Owner/Head Trainer
[email protected]
Call or Text 510-342-9364
Sunday classes at Pet Food Express, Fremont

Dog Dynasty

http://dogdynastyinc.com/
7132 Johnson Drive,
Suite D
Pleasanton, CA 94588
925-416-7877

South Bay | Dog Trainers

Happy Tails to You (FFR Adoption & Foster Home discount)

Dawna Caldwell
www.happytailstoyoudogtraining.com
2045 Woodard Rd.,
San Jose, CA 95124
408-267-7606 or 800-436-4443
Variety of group classes (puppies thru adults to advanced classes), private in-home training. Dawna covering needs ranging from basic obedience to aggression and Pit Bull Terriers training. Dawna is a certified professional dog trainer through the Certification Council for Professional Dog Trainers, Evaluator for Canine Good Citizen tests, and Association of Professional Dog Trainers.

Maria Cecilia Saleme, CPDT

Canine Behavior Counselor (Discount to FFR adopter)
Specializing in the Child-Dog relationship, training & agility
[email protected]
www.CanineHigherLearning.com
Milpitas, CA

Bingo! Dog Training

831-768-9803 or 408 335-8745
bingodogtraining.com
Watsonville to Santa Cruz and surrounding areas
Group Classes - Private Lessons - Behavior Problems - Board & Train

Nancy Weller, CPDT

pawsitivelyfabulous.com
408-861-0496
Classes offered: agility, fly ball, tracking, freestyle, pet-assisted therapy, rally, etc. Nancy also offers group and private training for special interests such as multi-dog households, grooming the "fluffy" puppy, clicker training and conformation training.
San Jose, Sunnyvale, Los Gatos, Cupertino
www.dogslife.biz

DJ's Clever Canines

Donna Johns
408-225-6042
Puppy and adult group lessons, private lessons, tricks class.
San Jose, Los Gatos

For the Love of Dogs

Mary Beth Howard
408-286-4706
Private and group training, pet walking, pet sitting.
Throughout the bay area, call to find site nearest you.

KVK9

Vici Whisner
408-776-3803
Agility classes in Morgan Hill

Klub K9 Playcenter

Mike
klubk9playcenter.com
Canine Family Integration and Education Instructors
San Jose, CA 408-292-4280
[email protected]

K-9 Partnership

Daphne Robert-Hamilton, CPDT
Morgan Hill, CA 408-857-2468
[email protected]
Puppy and adult group training, private behavior consultations, specializing in problem dogs.

Baymont Training

Lu Schoberg
408-923-9257
In-home training, specializing in problem dogs.

Stacy's Wag'N'Train

Stacy Braslau-Schneck, Certified Professional Dog Trainer
http://www.wagntrain.com
408-978-7391
Puppy and adult group classes, expert personal training, private lessons, baby preparation, tricks class.
San Jose area; visit the website to find site nearest you.

Downtown Dogs' Day Care

Mark & Kelly Helsing
http://www.downtowndogs.com
408-287-2267
Supervised day care for dogs
564 West San Carlos Street, San Jose
Group obedience and agility classes

Thriving Canine

Chad Culp, Certified Dog Trainer
www.thrivingcanine.com/
408-838-0100
[email protected]
Watch Training, Nutrition & Agility Videos!

Maria Cecilia Sternzon, CPDT-KA, MBA

Canine Behavior Counselor / Training Instructor
Sport dog trainer, Dog-Kids training, Behavior counseling
www.ceciliasaleme.com

Molly's AdobeDogs Dog Training

https://www.adobedogs.org
Los Altos, CA
Contact

Peninsula | Dog Traininers

Wendy Hilton

www.justrewardsk9.com
650-367-1941
Wendy teaches rally obedience, puppy manners, basic manners, tricks, CGC, growly dog and other classes in Los Gatos, Redwood City, San Carlos. Private training also available.

Cerena West Zutis

Cerena's PAWSitive Effect
650-574-9246
[email protected]
In-home sessions for: fear of people/dogs, thunderstorms/other phobias. Aggression toward strangers, children, dogs, cats, guests, family members, household pets. Guarding self, food, territory and other resources. Compulsive behaviors, destruction of property, house soiling, barking and running away.

A Dog's Life (FFR Adoption discount )

www.dogslife.biz/classes.html
Palo Alto & Sunnyvale
From puppy/dog obedience training, crabby canine to dog sports (agility, flyball, disc) and conformation lessons.

Peninsula Humane Society

12 Airport Blvd., San Mateo, CA 94401
http://www.peninsulahumanesociety.org/services/behavior.html

Whether you've just adopted a dog and want to get off on the right paw, or you want a refresher course for your longtime companion, PHS/SPCA companion dog training courses are ideal. We hold year-round Puppy Classes, Level I, and Intermediate obedience classes. In addition, we're offering dog training geared for children and dog training conducted in Spanish. Classes are 6 one-hour sessions and limited to 12 dogs. Discounts are available for dogs adopted from PHS/SPCA, and for seniors.

CZ Dog Training
www.k9essentials.com/aboutthetrainer.html at Planet Pooch (www.planetpooch.com), Redwood City & SSF

k9essentials.com

www.k9essentials.com

Planet Pooch

www.planetpooch.com

North Bay | Dog Traininers

San Francisco SPCA

415-522-3509
[email protected]
Puppy manners, puppy intermediate, dog basic training, dog basic real world manners, manners at home, the civilized canine, growly dog, intro flyball, flyball II, agility classes
San Francisco SPCA > Behavior & Training

Perfect Paws

866-511-PAWS (7297)
http://www.perfectpaws.org
Group classes: pup, adult, agility, freestyle, competition obedience. Pup and small dog socials. Private lessons.
San Francisco, Menlo Park, Redwood Shores

SF Puppy Prep

www.sfpuppyprep.com
Puppy training and socials
415-618-0828
Owned and run by SF SPCA certified dog trainers and instructors, Aishe Berger and Stephanie Miller.
We will personnaly pick up each puppy at your home, bring them to a safe, indoor space in SOMA for 2 hours of play, and then drop them back off at home.
Group puppy classes covering all puppy issues and socialization. Wine and cheese happy hour play session for pups and small dogs.

Puppy and Small Dog Socials

Every Wednesday

SF Puppy Prep Puppies aged 9-18 weeks and their people @ 7:30-8:30pm

Every Friday

Sirius Puppy Socials - Off-leash play session for puppies. Pups must be 12 - 18 weeks when they attend their first social. Bring shot records to the first social. 6:30 - 7:30pm at 4442-B Pearl Avenue, San Jose.
SF Puppy Prep Puppies aged 9-18 weeks and their people @ 7:30-8:30pm Happy Hour with wine and cheese (for the humans, just in case you wondered)

Every Saturday

Wag Hotel, Redwood City.
FREE Puppy Socials, every Saturday from 11am-12pm @ Wag Hotels Redwood City. Phone: (650) 503-7703
Good Dog Day Care
Puppy Social - An hour of off-leash, supervised play for pups under 7 months of age. 9 - 10am at Downtown Dogs in San Jose.
Small Dog Social - Two hours of off-leash, supervised play for dogs under 20lbs. 10:15 - 12:15pm at Downtown Dogs in San Jose.
SF Puppy Prep Puppies aged 9-18 weeks and their people @ 10:30-11:30am

Every Sunday

Little Paws Play Group - Drop in play session for puppies between 12 and 24 weeks of age. 10 - 11am at Planet Pooch in Redwood City.
Sirius Puppy Socials - Off-leash play session for puppies. Pups must be 12 - 18 weeks when they attend their first social. Bring shot records to the first social. 9:30 - 10:30am at Fluffy Puppy Dog Day Cafe, 656A N. Santa Cruz Avenue, Los Gatos.