Dog Training Workshops
at the Animal Rescue League of Boston (ARL)
Need help with a specific challenge or want to try something new? Our focused 3-week workshops provide targeted support for common behavior concerns and enrichment activities in a supportive, small-group setting.
Classes are held at ARL’s Dedham Education and Training Center and Dedham Animal Care & Adoption Center.
All proceeds from dog training workshops benefit the animals in our care at ARL.
More Ways to Train with ARL
- Cost: $140
- Prerequisites: None.
Coming when called can be very challenging for most pet owners. This three-week workshop will focus on how we can teach our dogs to come around high-level distractions. Through the use of positive reinforcement methods, you will learn how to get your dog to come away from other dogs, people, novel stimuli, and more.
Heeling and Loose Leash Walking Workshop
- Cost: $140
- Prerequisites: None—However, no dog/human aggressive dogs. This is not a reactive dog-handling workshop. For questions, please contact the Dog Training Manager at (617) 426-9170 or email dogtraining@arlboston.org
During this workshop, you and your dog will master the art of “Heeling” which is a structured loose leash walk. This workshop will help you teach your dog how to walk by your side regardless of distractions. Through the use of positive reinforcement methods, we will teach you how to stop your dog from pulling. Dog training is about fostering a relationship with your pet. Your dog will learn lifelong leash skills in a fun and productive way.
Holiday Good Manners Workshop
(Ages: 5 months and up)
- Cost: $140
- Prerequisites: None.
This 3-week workshop is designed to help prepare both you and your dog for the holiday season when there can often be more large gatherings and guests in the home. You and your dog will work on new skills such as: “leave it”, stay/wait, settling on a mat/place, sitting for a greeting, and more.
Dog Training Pricing
& Workshop Details
3-week workshops are $140
Please note, that there are no discounts on dog training workshops.
Class Size and Schedule
Classes are limited to six dogs. All classes need at least three dogs to start and may be rescheduled if not filled. All workshops run for 3 weeks, for one hour per week, and will be extended if a holiday falls within the session. If classes are cancelled due to weather or an emergency, the end date will be rescheduled.
Refund Policy
To receive a full refund, for a cancellation of a class registration, please email us at dogtraining@arlboston.org at least (3) days before the date of the first class. A Partial refund (prorated and equal to 5 of the 6 sessions) is available up until 24 hours after the first class, by emailing us at dogtraining@arlboston.org. We are unable to offer any refunds after this period. Refunds will be credited back to the original credit card used for payment.
Vaccination Requirements
Puppy Kindergarten ONLY: Distemper (DHLPP). We know that puppies must be a certain age before receiving the Rabies vaccine and this is OK.
We require that all dogs be vaccinated for Distemper (DHLPP) and Rabies, while Kennel Cough (Bordetella) is simply recommended. Please note every puppy/adult dog that can receive rabies is required to and all of our shelter dogs that share the space are fully vaccinated.
Donations
All donation proceeds made to the dog training department go towards the animals in our care at ARL. You can donate during your course registration.
Questions
For questions, please contact a dog training representative at (617) 426-9170 x227 or email dogtraining@arlboston.org