Obedience

Congratulations on making the responsible decision to train your dog.
Well-trained dogs are a pleasure to be around and they have happy owners who
spend time with them. The weekly group training classes are fun, enjoyable and
good exercise for both you and your dog.
The Arlington Humane Society runs on-going obedience training classes for
puppies starting at 7 weeks of age as well as adult dogs whether just starting
training or at a more advanced level. If you are willing to put in the time working
with your dog, we can help you to have a well-behaved pet. The Humane
Society will help educate you as well as your dog. All classes taught by the
Humane Society are by donation. We ask that you make a $95.00 tax deductible
donation to help support this and other programs. The Humane Society operates
solely on donations. We receive no tax money or other government funding and
we can only do what we have the funds to do.

General Overview: It takes time, patience and repetition to properly train a dog. There are no short cuts.
Don't fall victim to the TV dog trainers who promise to train dogs in a week or two for $500 to $1500.
Most probably, you will wind up wasting your money and can ruin your dog, especially if you opt for any
aggression training. Every dog is different and learns at a different rate. Over the years we have found
most owners who attend weekly classes regularly and spend time working with their dog at home usually
accomplish their goal of a well-behaved dog in 6 to 8 weeks. After the initial training period, consistency
must be reinforced on a regular basis. We will work with you to accomplish your goal of having a
well-trained dog, but you must be willing to spend the time necessary working with your dog. Hands-on
field work includes the commands heel, sit, sit-stay, down, down-stay and come when called and is
introduced at the proper age and experience level of your dog .Our classroom series includes weekly
lectures on dog psychology, behavioral problems, grooming, nutrition, flea and tick control, veterinary
care and first aid. Once you have attended the orientation class you are welcome to attend field training
until you attain the desired level of control with your dog.