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. 

Winter Classes now enrolling!

• Agility – Agility A (beginner) and Agility B (intermediate)
• Good Start Puppy 1 & 2 – begin February 25
• Manners and Behavior classes – Canine Manners, Building Canine Confidence, Creating a Calm Dog, Managing a Reactive Dog, Surviving Adolescence, Street Manners 
• Workshops – Mouthy Behavior on March 23rd

• Attendee resources

Richmond SPCA Pet Training Class Calendar

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Event Details Canine Manners Instructor: Marie Tripton Thursday, March 14, 2019 9:30 AM - 10:30 AM Athletic Event Information: Team: Location: (Map) Opponent: Transportation Information: Score: Recap: Stats: Instructor: Marie Tripton - This is a 7 week basic manners course that teaches you how to teach your dog the basic skills needed to succeed in everyday life. We will cover skills such as sit, down, come, stay and leave it. This class also covers common behavior challenges such as jumping up and pulling on the leash. It is an excellent foundational course for any other classes or activities you plan on doing with your dog in the future. Canine Manners is suggested as one of the foundation classes for either the Sports or CGC classes. Enrolled dogs must be spayed or neutered, up-to-date on vaccinations and at least 6 months old. Classes are held in Smoky’s Training Center which is accessed from our 3rd parking lot. The first class is for HUMANS ONLY Location: Richmond SPCA- Smoky's Training Center 2519 Hermitage Road Richmond, VA 23220 (Map) Fees: $140 Contact: Please call 804-521-1332 or email 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.