The K9 Manners program allows kids ages 11 to 15 to work with the shelter dogs in each class and learn about animal behavior and positive reinforcement training techniques. Students will train adoptable dogs for a variety of different activities such as, agility trials, and nose-work & preparing dogs for the requirements of the Canine Good Citizen (CGC) certification.
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.
Please note: This program is not appropriate for children with fear or anxiety towards animals.
INFORMATION
Designed for children ages 11-15
Classes meet on Thursdays at The Naperville Area Humane Society from 4:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. for five weeks. Three sessions are available: Spring, Summer, and Fall
Registration fee is $70 per student - A $10 fee will apply for any cancellations.
Policies and dates are subject to change. Please note: the class will be canceled if we do not have at least three kids sign up.
DATES for 2024-2025
Fall Session 1: 8/29, 9/5, 9/12, 9/19, 9/26
Fall Session 2: 10/3, 10/10, 10/17, 10/24, 10/31
Spring Session 1: TBA
Spring Session 2: TBA
Summer Session: TBA