Our Pack 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 issues and for dogs that react to other dogs while 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.
For info on Oakland class ONLY, call: (408) 802-2298. Please note Oakland class is currently open to Oakland residents & OAS adopters only. Thank you!

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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 Bulls 101 - Basic 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
Where: South & East Bay shelters
Cost: FREE
Duration: 45 mins. - 1 hr.

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 an informational packet at the end of class.

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

UPCOMING DATES & LOCATIONS:
San Jose Animal Shelter 2750 Monterey Hwy, San Jose coming soon Oakland Animal Services 1101 29th Ave., Oakland Sat. Oct. 16th @ 12:30pm Sat. Nov. 20th @ 12:30pm	Humane Society of Silicon Valley 901 Ames Ave., Milpitas Sun. Sept. 26th @ 4pm (Community Room) Sun. Oct. 24th @ 4pm (Classroom B) Sun. Dec. 12th @ 4pm (Classroom B)
	For Other Living Things 1261 S. Mary Ave., Sunnyvale Sat. October 9th @ 10am

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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.