First Class Canine: August
Join the Humane Society of Charlotte for Behavior Training this August
 
 
First Class Canine Sessions
 
Join us on Tuesday or Wednesday nights for a 4-week intensive training session for only $100!
Classes begin on Tuesday, August 4 and Wednesday, August 5.
We will work on the following skills and discuss how to use them in everyday situations.
  • Loose Leash Walking & Leash Manners
  • Impulse Control
  • Commands: "Sit", "Wait", "Leave it"
  • Dog skills & Play-styles
  • Interacting with people wearing masks
 
Classes will take place 6:30 - 7:30 pm in the HSC parking lot.
  • Limit 6-8 people per session to practice responsible social-distancing
  • Masks required
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NEW! Puppy Training Classes
 
Join us on Saturday mornings in August from 8:30 - 9:30 am in the HSC parking lot for puppy socialization training.
You can take an individual class or sign up for all of them!
Classes take place on Saturday, August 9th and Saturday, August 23rd at the Humane Society of Charlotte.
$30 per class; pre-registration required.
We will work on socializing puppies:
  • to other dogs
  • to strangers
  • to new places
  • to new items
  • to humans wearing masks
Puppies must be between the ages of 8 weeks and 4 months old.
  • 10 people maximum per class to maintain responsible social distancing
  • Masks required
 
All participating puppies must be up-to-date on vaccinations based on their age and must not be exhibiting symptoms of vomiting, diarrhea, or flu-like symptoms 24-48 hours prior to class to prevent the spread of common canine diseases.
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Meet Zach Boerboom
HSC Behavior Programs Manager
Zach started shelter work at 19 years old, working at the Humane Society of Southeast Missouri, doing 15,000 intakes a year. He was an integral part of progressing that shelter toward no-kill status. He received formal training on technical training plans, the subtle details of marginal dogs, innovative dog training plans, and focused on treating every dog as an individual. Zach helps to create environments that allowed for learning, enrichment and community involvement at HSC and joined the HSC team September 2018. Zach's training methods are based on positive-reinforcement, rewards, and human-canine trust.
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