Pit Bull Training Classes

We offer a variety of Pit Bull training and education classes. Descriptions for each class are listed below. If you have additional questions about our classes, please email info@ourpack.org.

**Private appointments available with Marthina McClay for dog-to-dog aggression issues and aggressive behavior on-leash. Contact info@ourpack.org.**

Pit Bull Training Class

Who should attend: new owners/adopters, leash-reactive PBs, anyone looking to hone their dog's manners, esp. around other dogs, shelter & Our Pack volunteers
When: Every Sunday @ 10am except major holidays
Duration: 1 hr.

This low-cost class offered through Marthina McClay, CPDT, will help you strengthen your owner-dog bond, improve & maintain your dog's leash manners, and work on leash reactivity issues. (Not sure if your dog is leash reactive? Check out our Leash Reactivity page). This is a drop-in class, so your dog is always exposed to new dogs. This is a GREAT way to desensitize him/her to other dogs on-leash and to teach your dog to focus on you despite the environment. Free for Fosters and Volunteers that bring shelter dogs from Humane Society Silicon Valley, and Adopters and Fosters through Our Pack, Inc.
Assistant trainers: Anna Morey, ABCDT, Tracey Cutler, ABCDT, and Mary Campbell, CGC Evaluator.

For more information on this class, email info@ourpack.org.

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Canine Good Citizen Preparation

Who should attend: anyone interested in certifying their dog for AKC CGC
Duration: 6 weeks; 1 hr. classes

We offer a 6 week class to prepare your dog for the AKC CGC test. For current class status, please email info@ourpack.org.

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"Pit Bull Basics" Education Class

Who should attend: anyone curious about the breed, potential adopters or puppy buyers, recent adopters, anyone who deals with Pit Bulls on a regular basis
When: varies; usually Saturdays
Where: local South Bay shelters
Cost: FREE
Duration: 45 mins.

This class will introduce you to the Pit Bull breed and answer your tough questions. Do their jaws lock? Why are they in the news so much? Can I have other pets if I adopt a Pit Bull? I just adopted a Pit Bull, what do I need to know?

This class is PEOPLE ONLY, so please leave your pup at home. Q&A session follows the presentation, so bring your questions! You will be given a list of educational resources at the end of class.

UPCOMING DATES & LOCATIONS:

San Jose Animal Shelter
2750 Monterey Hwy, San Jose
Sat. Feb 27th @ 11am

For Other Living Things
1261 S. Mary Ave., Sunnyvale
Sat. March 13th @ 10am
Sat. April 24th @ 10am

Doggieville Dog Daycare & Sleepovers
1155 Terra Bella Ave., Mountain View
Coming soon!

Questions about this class? Want to host this class at your shelter? Email Stephanie@OurPack.org.

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Understanding Pit Bulls (for Shelter Staff & ACOs)

Who should attend: shelter staff & volunteers, animal control officers
When: email Stephanie@OurPack.org to set up a time
Where: your shelter or facility
Cost: FREE
Duration: 1+ hrs.

This class covers important topics for animal professionals like breed ID, temperament evaluation, dog-to-dog introductions, and how to ensure lasting adoptions. For ACOs, we cover body language and approaching Pit Bulls in the field.

We also offer a hands-on supplemental class (can be scheduled separately) where we demonstrate our temperament evaluation strategies and dog-to-dog introductions at your facility - a very helpful application of the classroom presentation.