Pet Training Classes

We invite you to enroll yourself and your pet in one of the many classes and workshops offered by our expert instructors. Registration fees are per dog and multiple handlers can attend per dog.

Please use the drop-down to change the calendar to view the next month's classes. Click on the class title to see class details and to register online. Please note: The classes listed on the calendar only represent the start date and most class sessions are 7 weeks long. If you would like to register by phone or would prefer to pay by check, please call 804-521-1332. 

New Classes and Workshops now enrolling for July and August! 

• Agility A (beginner) - July 21 and Aug. 3  
• Agility B (intermediate) - July 24 and Aug. 3
• Good Start Puppy 1 & 2 - August 16
• All New Manners and Behavior Classes - Now Enrolling for August
• Private Manners lessons –  July 23, July 30 (other dates/times available as instructor schedules allow)  
• Workshops – Problem Barking – August 6 
                         Jumping – August 20
                         Bringing Home Baby (for expectant parents) – November 7                       

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Richmond SPCA Pet Training Class Calendar

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Event Details Good Start Puppy 1 Instructor: Alisha Fritz Friday, May 3, 2019 6:30 PM - 7:30 PM Athletic Event Information: Team: Location: (Map) Opponent: Transportation Information: Score: Recap: Stats: REGISTER  This 7 week class is for puppies 8-16 weeks old at the time of the start date of class.  Getting your puppy started on the right track is very important.  Good Start Puppy 1 combines training, socialization and most importantly fun!  We will concentrate on socialization with people and other dogs while introducing foundation manners and skills.  We will also spend time on exercises to help prevent common behavior challenges.  Lots of playtime with other puppies is included and your dog may make life-long friends! Enrolled puppies must be up-to-date on vaccinations. The first class is for HUMANS ONLY and is held in School for Dogs, located at the back of Smoky's Training Center, which is accessed from the third parking lot. Location: Richmond SPCA Smoky's Training Center- School for Dogs 2519 Hermitage Road Richmond, VA 23220 (Map) Fees: $140 Contact: 804-521-1332 or gbirdnecklace@richmondspca.org. Calendar: Richmond SPCA Pet Training Class Calendar Category: Public Training Classes Name:   Description: Home Location? Phone: Email:   Address: Preview Map

Important vaccine requirements: Please read!

All dogs are required to be up-to-date on the following vaccinations at least seven days prior to the start of class (protective titers also accepted):

• Rabies — for all dogs ages 16 weeks and older, updated annually or every 3 years (per your veterinarian’s recommendation)
• Distemper/Parvo — updated annually or every 3 years (per your veterinarian’s recommendation), puppies must have had at least two sets prior to class and by 16 weeks of age
• Bordetella — updated annually

You or your veterinarian must send us proof of current vaccinations or protective titers at least seven days prior to the start of class*.

You may email records to: classes@richmondspca.org or fax to: (804) 823-7788. You may also drop off a printed copy of records at our front desk, attention Gail Bird Necklace.

*If you are registering fewer than 7 days prior to class, please call: (804) 521-1332. Please do not plan to attend the first class unless you get a confirmation from us.

If you would like to provide a vaccination waiver from your veterinarian, please send it to: Kyla Finck or fax to: (804) 823-7788 attn: Kyla

All waivers must be approved by our veterinarian and management team.