For Dogs and Puppies

From puppies to mature adult dogs, we have a class to make living with your dog easier and more enjoyable! 

The Friends For the Dearborn Animal Shelter are offering dog-friendly obedience training for puppies and adult "beginner" dogs, as well as advanced American Kennel Club's Canine Good Citizen (CGC) test prep. The instruction teaches loving, not harsh,  training and results in a happier and safer dog / puppy which makes the whole family happier.  Classes include written instructional hand-outs and homework "assignments" for:    * potty-training * crate-training * sit * down * stay * come * leave it * and much more...   You'll also learn how to use a clicker, although they're not mandatory. A 20% discount is offered for dogs adopted from the Dearborn Animal Shelter. 

Personalized Individual Training Sessions

Dog Class Descriptions:

Puppy 101 - For puppies between 8 weeks to 5 months - Register Now
Will learn basic commands -  sit and down.  Plus discussions on house & crate training, biting/mouthing, chewing, socialization, and use of clickers. Includes written instructions. Puppies must be up to date on age appropriate vaccines plus bordetella and a negative fecal test.  This is a 6 week course - $125.00 ($100.00 for dogs adopted from the Dearborn Animal Shelter).  New classes begin on the dates below and continue on the same nights of the week for 6 weeks.  You must enroll and be present for the first class:   

Beginner Basics - For dogs 5 months & older - Register Now
Basic skills that all dogs and people living together should know!  This is a 6 week course - $125.00 ($100.00 for dogs adopted from the Dearborn Animal Shelter).  New classes begin on the dates below and continue on the same nights of the week for 6 weeks.  You must enroll and be present for the first class:

 Intermediate - For dogs that have had Beginner Basic or other Beginner Class. - Register Now
Add speed and reliability to basic behaviors in more distracting situations. Completion of Puppy 101, Adolescent Dog, or Beginner Basics is required. Dogs come first night of class.  6 week course - $125.00 ($100.00 for dogs adopted from the Dearborn Animal Shelter).  New classes begin on the dates below and continue on the same nights of the week for 6 weeks.  You must enroll and be present for the first class:

 Advanced - Dogs must have had Intermediate or 2^nd level training class.  - Register Now
Get your dog from good to great!  Completion of an Intermediate or second level training class is required for enrollment.  Completion of this course will result in a CGC and/or TDI certificate.  Dogs come the first night of class.  This is a 6 week course - $125.00 ($100.00 for dogs adopted from the Dearborn Animal Shelter). New classes begin on the dates below and continue on the same nights of the week for 6 weeks.  You must enroll and be present for the first class: 

New For 2008

Agility for Fun – For dogs that have had Beginner Basics or other Beginner Class – Register Now
Have fun teaching your dog how to go through the tunnel and weave poles, go over jumps and use the obstacles and other dogs as distractions for your dog. Come learn how fun agility is! Dogs come first night of class. This is a 6 week course - $125.00 ($100.00 for dogs adopted from the Dearborn Animal Shelter). New classes begin on the dates below and continue on the same nights of the week for 6 weeks.  You must enroll and be present for the first class: 

 Reactive Rover - This course is specifically designed to teach handlers how to manage and treat dogs that are aggressive to other dogs while on-leash. - Register Now
This class is not appropriate for dogs who only exhibit aggression toward other dogs while off-leash, or who exhibit aggression toward people. The class meets once a week and attendance at all classes is required. All family members are encouraged to attend. This is a 6 week course - $125.00 ($100.00 for dogs adopted from the Dearborn Animal Shelter). New classes begin on the dates below and continue on the same nights of the week for 6 weeks.  You must enroll and be present for all classes: 

Outdoor Class-This class works with the basics but we add the distraction of the great outdoors. - Register Now
Come practice sit, down, stay, walking on a loose leash and coming, where your dog needs to know them. This class will be held rain or shine. No class if lightening is seen. This is a 6 week course - $125.00 ($100.00 for dogs adopted from the Dearborn Animal Shelter).  New classes begin on the dates below and continue on the same day of the week for 6 weeks.  You must enroll and be present for the first class.

Pit Ed class- Classes designed to help you and your pit bull or other bully breed learn how to be a better team. Register Now
We will cover basic skills like sit, down, stay, walking on a loose leash, responsible dog ownership, preventing fights and basic problem solving. This course is limited to 4 dogs. This is a 6 week course - $100.00.  New classes begin on the dates below and continue on the same nights of the week for 6 weeks.  You must enroll and be present for the first class.

Registration for group classes:  

Register Online:  .If you are registering for a dog adopted from the Dearborn Animal Shelter or you are a registered volunteer with Friends For the Dearborn Animal Shelter, please click here.

Full Price Registration:

Training Class

Select Class Puppy 101 Beginner Basics Intermediate Advanced Agility for Fun Reactive Rover Pit Ed Outdoor

$125 - Full price registration

 Discounted Registration Fee:
 

Training Class

Select Class Puppy 101 Beginner Basics Intermediate Advanced Agility for Fun Reactive Rover Pit Ed Outdoor

$100 - Discounted price (only for Friends volunteers and dogs adopted from the
                                                            Dearborn Animal Shelter)

Personalized Individual Dog Training Sessions

Prefer the one-on-one approach of individual training?  Linda is available to help.  Each hourly session is $50.  Contact Linda or the shelter  (313.943.2697) to inquire or schedule a session.

Kitten 101 Class

Each class is 2 weeks and $35.00

This class is for kittens ages 8wks-16wks to socialize with  feline and human friends, learning tricks (sit, come, shake hands) along with tips in kitty care.   These classes are being scheduled.  Linda will contact you with date information.

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