Programs and Services
DOG TRAINING CLASSES
Pets Lifeline offers dog training classes for our community. We want to help keep pets happy in their homes by educating people about humane and responsible treatment and training of their companion pets, plus have a little fun.
We offer Family Dog 1, Family Dog 1 w/Clicker, Family Dog 2,
Canine Good Citizen and Puppy Classes.
If you do not see your desired class below, please check back for the next session.
If a class is full, and you would like to be placed on the Waiting/Interest List,
or you would like to hear about future classes, please CLICK HERE.
NOTE: Classes are subject to cancellation if enrollment is low.
Current vaccination records are required. Please see below for specific requirements for each class.
Please do not bring your dog to training if your dog has any of the following symptoms:
Sneezing, Coughing, Vomiting, or Diarrhea
All classes are held at Pets Lifeline, 19686 8th Street East, Sonoma.
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July - Sept. 2023: Puppy, Family Dog 1, Family Dog 2
Current Series has started.
Open for Registration: Sept. - Nov. 2023: Puppy, Family Dog 1, Family Dog 2
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Puppy Class
Thursdays - 5:00p
For dog 9-16 weeks
$175.00 (6-week course)
In this class, puppies will begin socializing with people and with other puppies, as well as begin learning good manners: all things necessary for a well-adjusted family dog. Each class will include play time as well as question and answer time with the instructor.
We require the following vaccinations prior to the first class:
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Must have 2 doses of DA2PP and Bordetella
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Puppies must not have any of the following symptoms: sneezing, coughing, vomiting, or diarrhea
The record must be an itemized invoice/record from the veterinarian with the name and date of the vaccinations.
We can not accept Reminder Reports from the veterinarian.
Proof of vaccinations can be
1) Uploaded below
2) Emailed promptly to ali@petslifeline.org.
Class size limited to 8 dogs.
Puppies attend all classes.
Thursdays - 5:00p
September 28, October 5, 12, 19, 26, and November 2
Instructor: Rebecca Wallace
PLEASE BRING: A mat/towel (bath mats work well) and small treats for your dog (and a treat holder if you would like).
Cost: $175
Family Dog 1
Thursdays - 6:30p, or
Sundays - 11:15a or 1:30p
For dogs 4 months and older
$175.00 (6-week course)
A beginning level class that covers all the fundamentals i.e. Sit, Stay, Down, Come (recall), polite leash walking, and basic good manners.
Please Note: This is NOT a dog socialization class.
We require the following vaccinations prior to the first class:
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Under 1 year: 1 dose of Rabies, 3 doses of DA2PP and Bordetella booster within the last 6 months (Bordetella vaccine is only good for 6 months)
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1-2 years: 1 dose of DA2PP, 1 dose of Rabies and Bordetella booster within the last 6 months. (Bordetella vaccine is only good for 6 months)
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After 2 years: 3 year DA2PP, 3 year Rabies, Bordetella booster within the last 6 months (Bordetella vaccine is only good for 6 months)
Proof of vaccinations can be
1) Uploaded below
2) Emailed promptly to ali@petslifeline.org.
Note: You may have your veterinarian email the immunization records directly to: ali@petslifeline.org.
The record must be an itemized invoice/record from the veterinarian with the name and date of the vaccinations.
We can not accept reminder reports from the veterinarian.
Please upload or email the actual Vaccination Record from the Veterinarian.
Class size limited to 8 dogs.
FIRST CLASS IS MANDATORY FOR PEOPLE ONLY, NO DOGS PLEASE.
Thursdays - 6:30p
September 28, October 5, 12, 19, 26, and November 2
Instructor: Rebecca Wallace
or
Sundays - 11:00a or 1:30p
October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, and November 5
Instructor: Bonnie Wood
PLEASE BRING: A mat/towel (bath mats work well) and small treats for your dog (and a treat holder if you would like).
Cost: $175
Family Dog 2 Intermediate
Saturdays - 10:00a or
Sundays - 10:00a
For graduates of Family Dog 1 $175.00 (6-week course)
Students in this class will hone the skills learned in Family Dog I through a variety of exercises that solidify your dog's good manners in the home and out in the community.
Please Note: This is NOT a dog socialization class.
We require the following vaccinations prior to the first class:
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Under 1 year: 1 dose of Rabies, 3 doses of DA2PP and Bordetella booster within the last 6 months (Bordetella vaccine is only good for 6 months).
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1-2 years: 1 dose of DA2PP, 1 dose of Rabies and Bordetella booster within the last 6 months. (Bordetella vaccine is only good for 6 months)
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After 2 years: 3 year DA2PP, 3 year Rabies, Bordetella booster within the last 6 months (Bordetella vaccine is only good for 6 months)
Proof of vaccinations can be
1) Uploaded below
2) Emailed promptly to ali@petslifeline.org.
Note: You may have your veterinarian email the immunization records directly to: ali@petslifeline.org.
Records must be an itemized invoice/record from the veterinarian with the name and date of the vaccinations.
We can not accept reminder reports from the veterinarian.
Please upload or email the actual Vaccination Record from the Veterinarian.
Class size limited to 8 dogs.
FIRST CLASS IS MANDATORY FOR PEOPLE ONLY, NO DOGS PLEASE.
Saturdays - 10:00a
October 7, 14, 21, 28,
November 4, & 18 (No Class 11/11)
Instructor: Rebecca Wallace
or
Sundays - 10:00a
October 1, 8, 15, 22, 29, & November 5
Instructor: Bonnie Wood
PLEASE BRING: A mat/towel (bath mats work well) and small treats for your dog (and a treat holder if you would like).
Cost: $175
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