Certified Adult Dog Classes in San Diego
Keep your furry friends engaged with Bella Woof Spa’s certified Adult Dog Training at the San Diego Humane Society! Training doesn’t end with puppy school and it’s never too late for your older pal to learn new tricks. Prepare for continuous learning with introductory and advanced classes for adult dogs.
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Level 01
Marvelous Manners
Set your pooch up for success with our Marvelous Manners class! Puppies have tons of energy but with the right training, they’ll learn how to be well-behaved at an early age. Marvelous Manners is an introductory-level course that addresses training areas of immediate concern to dog owners.
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Class Info
Where:
- San Diego Humane Society
- 5500 Gaines St., San Diego, CA 92110
When:
- Wednesday evenings & Saturdays
Sessions:
- 6 weekly classes, 1 hour each.
- First class is an orientation for owners only.
Dog Ages:
- 16 weeks or older
Price:
- $150 total
Skills covered:
- Loose leash walking
- Coming when called
- Watch me (attention on owner)
- Greeting without jumping
- Settle down (calmness in the home)
- Wait for permission (doorways, street corners, etc.) and many more!
- Proof of Rabies Vaccination required.
- Dogs must be manageable in presence of other dogs.
- Dogs must be non-aggressive towards people.
Level 02
Superb Skills
Dogs are incredibly intelligent and teaching them new skills helps keep them engaged. The Superb Skills class can help with that, so you can take your pup’s training to the next level! This training class will build on the skills learned in Level 1: Marvelous Manners. We will focus on differentiating verbal cues from hand signals as well as adding distance and duration to all behaviors learned in Level 1.
Register for this class
Class Info
Where:
- San Diego Humane Society
- 5500 Gaines St., San Diego, CA 92110
When:
- Wednesday evenings & Saturdays
Sessions:
- 6 weekly classes, 1 hour each.
- First class is an orientation for owners only.
Dog Ages:
- 18 weeks or older
Price:
- $140 total
- Graduate of Level 1: Marvelous Manners or equivalent positive reinforcement-based basic obedience class (ability to perform sit, down, side, and a 30 second stay in a new environment with other animals around).
- Must be familiar with using clicker-based training.
- Able to learn in close proximity to other dogs (3-5 feet).
In deference to other students, those who arrive 10 minutes late to class will not be admitted and will be marked as absent. No class make ups will be given for students who are tardy.
- Classes must be paid for in full at least 72 hours prior to the scheduled start date, including online registrations and manual registrations.
- If space is still available, class registrations will be accepted until the start of the scheduled class.
- Refunds and cancellations are offered until 72 hours prior to the class’ scheduled start date.
- Students must request a cancellation no later than 72 hours prior to the scheduled class start date to receive a refund.
- Refunds will be processed within one week of student's request for refund/cancellation.
- No drop-ins, class transfers, or pro-rated class fees.
Classes can be cancelled and/or postponed with no notice. The Humane Society will do their best to alert you if classes are cancelled or rescheduled, so you may adjust your schedule accordingly. You will receive the full number of sessions, but the class end date may be later than anticipated.
Why Pets Love Us
One-Stop Shop
We’re a full-service dog boutique for all your grooming, training, and retail needs.
Multiple Locations
Get onsite training in Little Italy, at the San Diego Humane Society, or at your home!
Proven Experience
April is a certified professional dog trainer with 20 years of experience.
Top-Shelf Products
We offer natural, holistic, and high-quality pet products that are vetted first.
Holistic Approach
We consider behavior and nutrition in a holistic approach to pets’ wellbeing.
Each Pet Special
Customized training and grooming considers each pet’s unique needs.
Meet April and the Team
Bella Woof is run by wife and husband team April and Robert Rothwell out of the charming Little Italy neighborhood. With April's expertise in animal biology, nutrition and behavior and Robert's business acumen, the result is a unique experience that supports your pet's health and wellness, improving your invaluable bond with your pet.
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Whether you have a puppy or an adult furry friend, we have classes in different locations to suit their needs. Get in touch to book training today!
