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.

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.

We help you strengthen the 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.

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 @ 1pm
Where: local South Bay shelters
Cost: FREE
Duration: 1.5 hrs.

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 Rd., San Jose
Saturday, August 30th @1pm
Sunday, September 14th @ 1pm

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.