INDIAN RIVER COUNTY — Registration for upcoming puppy and dog training classes at The Humane Society of Vero Beach and Indian River County begins on Monday, Oct. 3, at 9 a.m. The six-week classes are available to the general public for $35. Attendees have their choice of registering for morning or evening programs. Dog owners attending with canines adopted from the Humane Society will receive refunds if training is completed.
Morning classes from 11 a.m.-12 p.m. begin Wednesday, Oct. 19, evening classes from 7 p.m.-8 p.m. begin Thursday, Oct. 20. Canine “students” must be registered by Oct. 18.
Skills taught include “sit,” “stay,” “down,” walking on leash without pulling and walking on leash at the heel position. Other topics addressed include meeting new dogs and people, coming when called, door-bolting, jumping and establishing the proper social structure in the home. Introduction to agility will also be covered.
Dog training programs are taught by HSVB & IRC Pet Behavior Coordinator Connie Ellis, a National Association of Dog Obedience Trainers-endorsed instructor since 1975.
Puppy and dog training classes are held at The Humane Society of Vero Beach and Indian River County’s Adoption and Education Building, located at 6230 77th Street, Vero Beach, Florida. For more information call (772) 388-3331 ext. 19 or visit the shelter’s website, www.hsvb.org.