The Canine Masters program allows kids ages 13 to 16 to work with the shelter dogs in each class and learn about animal behavior and advanced training techniques using positive reinforcement. Students will train adoptable dogs for a variety of different activities such as rally obedience, agility trials, and nose-work.
Students will feel accomplished by enriching a shelter animal’s life through targeted training as well as human-animal bonding. Children will be able to utilize the skills they develop with any animal they work with in the future.
INFORMATION:
Designed for children ages 13-16
If your child is not old enough to join, check out our K9 Manners program for preteens!
Classes meet on Wednesdays at the Naperville Area Humane Society from 4:00pm-5:00pm for five weeks
Two sessions available: Fall and Spring
Registration fee is $60 per student - Please note, there is a 4% transaction fee for online registrations and a $10 cancellation fee. Click here to learn about our volunteer-for-class option.
SESSIONS FOR 2021-2022 SCHOOL YEAR:
Spring 2022 Session: Mar. 16, 23 / Apr. 6, 13, 20
Fall 2022 Session: Sept. 14, 21, 28 / Oct. 5, 12