DOGMA offers 6 week basic obedience classes as well as single session specialty classes, Agility Classes and CGC prep classes.

How to sign up for a DOGMA class

Are group training classes a good fit for you & your dog?

Please read our class rules and regulations.

~DOGMA Foundations ~
Beginning basic obedience, manners and relationship building classes for friendly social dogs of all sizes and 5 months or older. Learn how to create a common language and build a working relationship with your dog. We will work on training behaviors like Sit, Down, Stay, Come, Leave It,...

Class size will be just 4-6 dogs. Class structure will be one hour sessions for 6 weeks, first week is a mandatory people only(don't bring your dogs for the first class please)orientation. Fee for the 6-week class is $160.

All dogs must be able to work calmly around other dogs and people without barking or displaying any aggressive or threatening behavior towards people and dogs.

Contact us to register for any of these session's or for more information info@dogmasf.com

• Wednesdays 7-8 pm April 7th-May 12th 2010(6 spaces availble).

These classes will be held at the Pet Food Express store at 1975 Market St(cross street is Duboce), San Francisco, CA

F-2

For graduates of DOGMA's Foundations or an equivalent beginning level training class, F-2 is designed to build on & polish your dog's basic obedience skills. This class will focus on improving your dog's sit, down, stay, "leave it", come when called, and start working on Heel. This 4-week class is fast paced and will involve working around distractions.

Please come to the first class with your dog and be ready to work! Fee is $125 for new students or $100 for dog's who have completed another DOGMA training class or been a DOGMA private training client.

Prerequisites: Successful completion of a Basic-level training course. Dogs should already know sit, down, stay, come, and be able to walk on a loose leash.

All dogs must be able to work calmly around other dogs and people without barking or displaying any aggressive or threatening behavior towards people and dogs.

Sign Up Now for our upcoming session's

• Wednesdays 5:45-6:45 pm March 31st-April21st 2010(6 spaces availble).

These classes will be held at the Pet Food Express store at 1975 Market St(cross street is Duboce), San Francisco, CA

This class will be held at the newly opened Pet Food Express at 1975 Market St(cross street is Duboce), San Francisco, CA

Drop In Classes !

Intermediate advanced level work for teams with prior training experience. Drop in classes are ongoing. $15 a session for intermediate/advanced dogs only. All dogs/handlers must have some prior training experience.

This class will be held at the newly opened Pet Food Express at 1975 Market St(cross street is Duboce), San Francisco, CA

CANINE GOOD CITIZEN PREP CLASS

This AKC CGC prep class will be held for 6 weeks, this includes 5 session's of CGC prep work and then actual test on your last day of class. Admittance into the class does not guarantee your passing the CGC test. Cost for the 6 week class is $150. this includes your CGC test entry fee.

The test will be conducted by an AKC-approved CGC evaluator. Fee for the test is $10 and is included in the cost of the prep class.

• Tuesdays 7-8pm Feb 23-March 30th 2010(6 spaces available)

This class will be held at the newly opened Pet Food Express at 1975 Market St(cross street is Duboce), San Francisco, CA

CANINE GOOD CITIZEN TEST!

All mix and purebred dogs are welcome! All dogs must be complete on their vaccinations, including Rabies. The test will be conducted by an AKC-approved CGC evaluator. the fee for taking the CGC test is $15

AKC's Canine Good Citizen® (CGC) Program
Who Can Participate?

All dogs, including both purebred and mixed breed dogs are welcome to participate in the AKC's Canine Good Citizen® (CGC) Program. Dogs must be old enough to have received necessary immunizations such as rabies vaccines. Owners will sign the Responsible Dog Owners Pledge attesting to having the dog under the routine care of a veterinarian who will work with the owner to determine an appropriate plan and schedule for vaccines and other health care procedures.

There is no age limit for the CGC test. A dog is never too old to be a good citizen. Puppies who have completed all immunizations and boosters may be tested, however, because we know that behavior and temperament can change over time, when puppies pass the CGC test, owners should have them re-tested as adults.

There are a few exceptions relating to participation in a CGC test. If the CGC test is given at an AKC show, the age requirements for the show apply to CGC also. Further, when the CGC test is administered at an AKC show, the test may be restricted to only dogs entered in the show or to purebred dogs.

Some dogs who are entered in CGC tests will have completed CGC classes or basic obedience classes. Owners who have trained their dogs themselves may also have their dogs tested. Clubs and training programs in almost every city can provide CGC training to owners and dogs who need to learn a few more skills before taking the test.

All tests must be performed on leash. Dogs should wear well-fitting buckle or slip collars made of leather, fabric, or chain. Special training collars such as pinch collars, head halters, etc. are not permitted in the CGC test. We recognize that special training collars may be very useful tools for beginning dog trainers, however, we feel that dogs are ready to take the CGC test at the point at which they are transitioned to regular collars.

For more info about Canine Good Citizen testing check out the AKC's web site: http://www.akc.org/events/cgc/

LEAVE IT!

Leave It is a single session class focusing solely on teaching both you and your dog the finer art of Leaving It~how to ask your dog to not pick stuff up off of the sidewalk, not roll in mud puddles, not eat horse manure at the beach,...

All dogs/handlers must have some prior training experience(Sit is required). All dogs must be able to work calmly around other dogs and be social and friendly to humans.

This single session class will be one hour and 15 minutes and the cost is $35 per dog.

This class will be held at the newly opened Pet Food Express at 1975 Market St(cross street is Duboce), San Francisco, CA

Class Rules & Requirements:

How to sign up for a class

Online sign up and payment coming soon! In the meantime;
Please send us an email with the class name that you would like to sign up for, we will send you a registration form to fill out and return to us. You can email the form back or send it by regular mail. The full cost of the class must be paid at the time your registration is received or your registration form will be not be accepted. You can pay for our classes by check, cash(please do not mail cash)or through our paypal account. Paypal payments will have an additional $5.00 fee added onto the cost of each class. Your payment will be held until minimum enrollment is confirmed. If for some reason minimum enrollment is not met then the payment will be returned to you or at your request held for the next class.

Are Group Training Classes the best fit for you and your dog?

• Is your dog having serious behavioral problems like fear, separation anxiety or aggression?: If you are having serious behavioral issues with your dog then private training is probably a better fit for you. Group training classes are geared towards obedience training-Sit, Down, Stay, Come....
• Is your dog friendly towards people or other dogs or at the least would your dog be able to be polite around people and other dogs without reacting aggressively, barking uncontrollably or becoming very fearful and shutdown? If not then being in a group class may be too stressful for your dog.
• Do you like being around other people and other dogs? Do you find group class enviornments fun? Or would you prefer personal one on one coaching for your entire training session?

Excessive barking or any signs of distress or aggression(growling, lunging, snarling, biting, excessive barking)from your dog towards other dogs or towards humans will be grounds for removal from the class. We do not offer any refunds after the start of class. Dogs dismissed within the first 3 classes will be eligible for a credit for 50% of the class cost which can be used towards a private training session. Our first priority is keeping our classes a safe and positive experience for everyone. Group classes are not for every dog so if being in class turns out to not be the best fit for your dog that doesn't’t mean your dog is not a good dog. It just means you may need to start with some private training first to get ready to be around other dogs and people.

Class attendance
If you miss a session please contact us to discuss what was covered and to receive a copy of the homework. All of our classes at DOGMA the urban dog social club are taught in a series, for this reason we cannot permit drop-ins or make-up classes.

Policy on dog behavior in classes
We reserve the right to decline entry to (or excuse from class) any dog who presents behavior issues that may be dangerous, disruptive, or exacerbated by participation the class. If you have concerns about how your dog will react in a classroom setting please contact us on the phone prior to signing up for the class. If the trainer determines that it is in everyone's best interest that your dog work with a private trainer you will be provided with a full refund and a list of trainers.

Policy of human behavior in class
We reserve the right to decline entry to (or excuse from class) any person whose conduct or behavior may be disruptive to the class. Our classes are reward-based and focus on dog friendly training methods to help people teach their pet dogs basic pet-dog manners. Harsh corrections and/or intimidating training methods will not be tolerated. We reserve the right to refuse service to anyone for any reason.

Drop-In class admittance
All drop-in class attendees must have prior approval and will be required to sign a waiver before attending their first drop in class with DOGMA.

Class Cancellations
If the minimum enrollment for a class (4 dogs) is not met by at least 3 days prior to the first class session, the class will be cancelled or rescheduled. We will notify you at least 3 days before the class was scheduled to begin, to see if you would like to enroll in a different session or receive a refund.

Unaltered Dogs in class
We welcome all friendly and social dogs into our classes. Dogs that are in heat cannot attend class. Refunds are not available for a dog that cannot attend class due to her heat cycle.

Health and Vaccinations
You are required to show proof that your dog is current on his or her vaccinations on or before the first day of class. By bringing your dog to class you certify that your dog does not have any contagious diseases. If at any point during the course your dogs become ill please call us immediately. Do not bring an ill dog to training class.

Refunds
Refunds will be provided if you notify us of your cancellation at least 5 days before the first class session. All refunds will be sent by mail in the form of a check. A partial refund (50%) will be offered if, within the first 2 sessions of a class, a dog is unable to continue due to injury or illness. A note from your vet will be required. No refund can be provided for any reason, after the first 3 sessions of a class. There is a $25 fee for all returned checks.