At HSSPV, we believe that training classes for you and your dog will help you to build a lifetime of trust and communication that will strengthen your bond, allow for more freedom, and make your lives together more enjoyable for years to come. Our training methods are founded in science and consent-based training. We use motivation and positive reinforcement to teach animals to offer us the behaviors we cue. We teach you how to take your training out into the real world by distraction proofing what you and your dog have learned. Your dog will also learn manners like loose leash walking, polite greetings, and staying engaged with you during your walks.
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Join us for on-site group training classes for your puppy where we will work on safely socializing our puppies to set them up for success in their adult life, as well as teaching them manners and skills that have practical use in everyday life. We will cover polite greetings, come, eye contact, cooperative care, loose leash walking, leave it, drop it, wait, interacting appropriately with other dogs, and more! These classes are for puppies 3 to 6 months. Classes are one hour long and held once a week for six weeks, for a total of six group lessons.
6 Sessions - Cost is $175 and $150 for HSSPV adopters
Join us for on-site group training where your dog will have the opportunity to practice staying engaged with you while there are distractions present, as well as learning behaviors and skills that have practical use in your everyday life. In these classes we will cover polite greetings, sit, down, stay, wait, loose leash walking, come, leave it, drop it, and eye contact. These classes are aimed to make you and our dog’s life easier as well as forming a strong bond between you and your pup. These classes are for dogs 7 months+. Classes are one hour long and held once a week for six weeks, for a total of six group sessions.
6 Sessions - Cost is $175 and $150 for HSSPV adopters
Join us for on-site group training where your dog will have the opportunity to practice staying engaged with you while there are distractions present, as well as learning behaviors and skills that have practical use in your everyday life. In these classes we will cover heel, politely passing humans and dogs when on a walk, canine body language, cooperative care, and expanding what was learned in the previous class . These classes are aimed to make you and our dog’s life easier as well as forming a strong bond between you and your pup. These classes are for dogs that have attended the first Basics and Manners class. Classes are one hour long and held once a week for six weeks, for a total of six group sessions.
6 Sessions - Cost is $175 and $150 for HSSPV adopters
Join us for on-site group training where your dog will have the opportunity to practice behaviors and skills that have practical use in your everyday life, while improving their reaction to common tiggers. In these classes we will cover muzzle training, heel, canine body language, and other manners. These classes are aimed to make you and your dog’s life easier and strengthen the bond between you and your pup. These classes are for dogs 7+ months. Classes are one-hour long and held once a week for six weeks, for a total of six group sessions.
6 Sessions - Cost is $175 and $150 for HSSPV adopters
In addition to helping members of the community with their dogs, our training program also focuses on the dogs in our care at the shelter. HSSPV prioritizes working with our dogs during their stay with us with the hope of increasing their chances of being (and staying!) adopted. With a little guidance and education from our training staff and volunteers, our dogs are prepared for a smooth transition into their new lives. Check out the video below for a glimpse into the world of the Behavior & Training program for shelter animals at HSSPV.
Jenna Tyson has been a vital part of the staff at HSSPV for over 3 years. She started as a kennel tech and has worked her way into the role of Behavior & Training Manager. She has gained the knowledge and expertise in all aspects of the shelter and has closely worked with both dogs and cats over the years. When she was growing up, her family always had a dog in the house. Her dad trained larger dogs, which is where her love of training stemmed from. Jenna is also Certified to groom both dogs and cats. This position helped her identify crucial body handling techniques that she uses in her field everyday. After deciding she wanted to become a dog trainer, Jenna spent the last year apprenticing for Sue Brown, who is a well known and highly regarded positive reinforcement dog trainer. Sue is also a certified dog behavior consultant and a certified professional dog trainer. Working with Sue helped Jenna to deepen her knowledge and understanding of dog behavior. As the Behavior & Training Manager at HSSPV, Jenna uses positive reinforcement and the dog's natural instincts to drive motivation. She has helped many dogs who are incredibly shut down find their way. She has developed programming essential to helping dogs and their owners find a common ground and understanding so training is enjoyable and attainable.