Dog Training Classes

Vaccination Requirements

• We require vaccinations to be submitted prior to class. Vaccines must be submitted in digital format through the below form, or emailed to carolyn@gahumane.org. This can be a photo, or PDF of your dogs’ vaccination records. Do not expect to bring records the day of class. This is to ensure you are providing proper documentation and that if any vaccinations have expired, you have time to booster them. Failure to provide vaccinations will result in inability to attend class and potentially withdrawal if we are unable to connect with you. 
• We require age appropriate Distemper, Parvovirus and Rabies Vaccinations.
  • Puppies at 8 weeks old are too young for a rabies vaccine, but must be up to date on their distemper parvo series. This is most commonly seen as “DAPP” on your veterinary paperwork.
  • While we accept breeder paperwork for DAPP, rabies vaccinations must be administered by a veterinarian. Puppies between 14-16 weeks are expected to have received their rabies vaccinations. 
  • We do not accept ‘due date’ reminders as vaccination certificates. We must have documentation of when the previous vaccines were given, bonus if the same document states when they are next due!

Refund and Cancellation Policy

• When registering for class, please check your schedule to ensure you are available for all class dates. While we will try to work with you on missing a class (catching you up in the next class or offering a spot in a different class for that week if space allows), note that there are no make-up classes or partial refunds for classes missed, for any reason.
• We understand that life happens! If you register for class and have a sudden change in schedule, let us know and we will see if we can offer an alternative.
• Refunds are only given with a 48 hour notice prior to when the course officially starts. If you learn that you are unable to attend a course you signed up for prior to it starting, please let us know immediately so we have time to process your refund and fill your spot.

Attendance and Tardiness

• Classes start at the time scheduled. We recommend arriving ~10 minutes early so you can potty your dog and get situated. It is important we have everyone in designated areas when classes start. Arriving late may delay the class or result in you coming in while other students are attempting to practice exercises with their dogs.
• Attendance: There will certainly be times where it just isn’t possible to get to class – we’ve all had it happen! If you know you will be unable to attend class, please email your instructor so they are aware not to wait for you in starting class. You will still receive a class recap if you do not attend a specific class, and we are still happy to answer any questions you may have about the topics gone over.
• If your pet is ill- we expect you to communicate with your instructor, and do not want dogs with potentially contagious symptoms in class. Your dog wants a sick day, not to go to school!! You will still receive the class recap, and if we have any other sessions running, we will invite you to attend. If you attend class with a sick dog, the class instructor reserves the right to ask you to leave.

These classes are not for highly reactive dogs or dogs who are uncomfortable around strangers.