Humane Society of the Treasure Cost, Inc.

Canine Connection Class Descriptions

 

Basic Obedience Class - 7 weeks -   For dogs 4 months or older
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

STARTS: Thursday, July 11 at 6:30 p.m. - Towl Building - Instructor/Meg Kremer

AKC S.T.A.R. Puppy - 6 weeks - For dogs 1 year and under
Socialization - Training - Activity-Responsiblity - A great way to get your new puppy off to a very good start and then move onto Basic Obedience or another class.  Fun training for young dogs and a fun, puppy friendly atmosphere!

STARTS:  Tuesday, June 25 at 6:00 p.m. - Towl Building - Instructor/Heidi Fischer

Pre-Agility Obedience – 6 weeks - For dogs of all ages
Pre-Agility Obedience is required for all dogs who want to go on to Agility Class. The dog’s ability to focus on his person is critical to his success learning basic skills for obedience and agility.  This class will teach your dog to focus on you and exercise their mind.

STARTS:  Tuesday, July 25 at 7:30 p.m. - Instructor/Heidi Fisher
 
Pet Therapy Class – 6 weeks
This class will help prepare you and your dog for evaluation and certification by a Therapy Dog Organization.  It is the next step in becoming a volunteer with Misty's Pals ~ the Pet Therapy volunteer group and the Humane Society of the Treasure Coast.  Your dog will be asked to pass the Canine Good Citizen Test at the end of class and begin the independent process of becoming evaluated by a Therapy Dog Organization.  Basic Obedience or Foundations is a Pre-requisite for Pet Therapy Class

STARTS:  Stay tuned for new Fall dates

Agility Class – 6 Weeks
The popular canine sport of agility is taught at all levels. You and your dog will enjoy the experience so much that he will not know the difference between training and playing.  It is fun, challenging and very addictive.  Six week classes are offered from Novice Level to Advanced.  Pre-Agility Class is a Pre-requisite for all Agility Classes

- LEVEL I Skills Drills: New classes begin in the Fall, stay tuned.

- LEVEL I Novice: New classes begin in the Fall, stay tuned.

- LEVEL II Sequencing: New classes begin in the Fall, stay tuned.

- Advanced/Competition: New classes begin in the Fall, stay tuned.

Rally-O – 6 Weeks
This new canine sport is taking the dog world by storm!  Learn how to compete on a rally course with your dog – doing fun exercises.  It is a great stepping stone to competition obedience.  Basic Obedience is a Pre-requisite for Rally-O

No class scheduled at this time.

 

All Classes:  $120.00
Shelter Adoptee Class Coupons Accepted!

 

**Registration is easy!  Please fill out a registration form and mail to:

The Humane Society of the Treasure Coast

4100 S.W. Leighton Farm Avenue

Palm City, FL  34990

**Please be sure to sign the release waiver on the back and provide a copy of your pet's current vaccination record prior to class.

For more information regarding Obedience Classes or to register, please call Kathryn Durno at (772) 600-3221 or email kdurno@hstc1.org.