Basic Skills 1-2026

Class Description

Building a foundation of basic trust and relationship skills using reward based training for all members of the family makes daily life safe and enjoyable for everyone. Read the position statement of the American Veterinary Society of  Animal Behavior: AVSAB-Humane-Dog-Training-Position-Statement-2021.pdf (ftlbcdn.net)

This class includes 4  in-person sessions at our training center with pre-class  exercises taught by video. It is designed to build a solid training and relationship foundation to take you forward into intermediate and advanced levels. Training skills include  engagement skills, leash walking,  recall, sit, down, appropriate greeting behavior and using targets and platforms to develop focus and enrichment activities.

You will be able to ask questions in real time during live sessions and refer to the class handbook that is included for each week’ exercises as well as general training and management information.

Classes run 50 minutes to one hour.  Each class session will have a lecture topic, demonstration and coaching.  Some sessions will have additional support videos.

Class Requirements

For Class:  A standard 6′ leash, secure collar or harness, training treats.

If you have questions, please contact trainthebay@berkeleyhumane.org  or call 510-845-7735, ext 215.

Registration Options:

All registrations are working spots.  No audit is available.Plan to attend all four sessions. No make up classes are available.