Manners classes teach social skills and cross-species communication so people and dogs are able to enjoy spending time together. Dogs are living beings who thrive on social interaction and require human attention to be well-adjusted. ARF's manner classes are a relaxed, game-based way for your dog to learn to be successful in a family home. For reactive or fearful dogs, please check out our Reactive Rover or Wallflowers classes, or contact us about private training sessions.
Refund request or class change must provide at least one week notice to be accommodated. Read Dog Training Policies and contact us with questions.
View calendar of classes or select a session below to register. Returning clients can log in here.
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If you are interested in enrolling your dog in Reactive Rover, the first step is to fill out the Reactive Rover Questionnaire.
We will review within 3-5 days and if approved, will respond with the registration date and code to register for the class. Because of the high demand of this class, there may be a waiting list.
We look forward to hearing from you!
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Enrollment The ARF adoption fee includes a discount for one manners course taken within 120 days of the adoption date. For all classes, payment is required at the time of registration to reserve your spot in the class.
Once you arrive, enter the driveway and and park in the lot indicated in yellow. Following the purple arrow through the main building to the path that leads into the Pavilion, where the majority of ARF's dog training classes occur.
2890 Mitchell Dr
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
(925) 256-1273
Adoption Hours
Wed - Thurs: Noon - 6 pm
Fri: Noon - 7 pm
Sat - Sun: Noon - 6 pm
Business Hours
Monday - Friday, 9 am - 5 pm
