Behavior & Training
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, in-person training classes and workshops have been suspended
and will instead be virtual (register for classes here). Thank you for your support and understanding.
- Cats and Kittens
- Educational resources about cats and kittens.
- Dogs and Puppies
- Educational resources about dogs and puppies.
- Adopting a Dog: Getting Ready
- Adopting a Puppy
- Barking: What's the Fuss About?
- Car Safety for Pets
- Destructive Chewing
- Dogs and Young Children
- Dog Bite Prevention
- Escape Behavior in Dogs
- Exercising With Your Dog
- Greeting Dogs Appropriately
- Grooming at Home: Do's and Don’ts
- Enrichment: Indoor Activities
- Enrichment: Kong Stuffing Pointers
- Positive Reinforcement: Why Use It?
- Stress in Pets: What to Look For
- Training Should Be Fun!
- Behavior Training Videos For Your Pet
- Behavior Tips and Training Videos for Your Pets
- Quarantine Routine
- Are you noticing behavior changes in your pets while you’re spending more time at home? Change is tough on everyone – our pets included. But there are simple ways to address any behavior issues before they become problematic. That’s why we’ve just launched a new series – Quarantine Routine! This video series will help guide you through common behavior challenges and help you stick to an exercise and training regimen from home.
- About Behavior and Training Program
- San Diego Humane Society offers a variety of training classes as well as other resources to address a variety of needs for companion animals. Our training classes for dogs and cats range from the basics to some unique specialty courses to address all your training needs.
CONTACT US!
- For questions about public classes, call 619-299-7012, ext. 2398.
- Email us at behavior@sdhumane.org.
- Ask a trainer for advice (submit a training question to be answered by email).
- Call our helpline to speak with a behavior expert at 619-299-7012, ext. 2244. We aim to respond within 7 days, but responses may take up to 2 weeks. Thank you for your patience!