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HELPING SUPPORT THE MISSION!
Promoting Lasting
Relationships Between Pets & Owners through Education and Positive
Training!
Overview
Training Opportunities
Class Locations
Class
Schedule
Behavior Tips
Testimonials & Agility Photos
Whether it’s teaching basic obedience, resolving
problem behaviors or teaching your old dog new tricks, the Kentucky
Humane Society’s comprehensive behavior training program is
designed to strengthen the bond between pets and owners through
education and positive training.
KHS offers a variety of classes for pets of all ages and ability
levels, with classes starting throughout the year at locations all
over town, as well as in-home, private training.
Our behavior training program was established in 2000 to help remedy
one of the primary reasons pets are surrendered to KHS, behavior
problems. Since then, we’ve helped thousands of owners and
pets remain "lifelong friends" by giving them the resources to achieve
happy, healthy relationships through positive reinforcement training.
All behavior training fees help support the KHS mission.
Contact our Behavior Manager at (502) 253-2883 to register for a group class, schedule a private session or get information and helpful tips over the phone.
Seminars, Group Classes & Private Sessions
--SEMINARS--
Behavior Training Seminars
Want to learn more about common canine behaviors? The KHS Behavior Training department now offers quarterly behavior seminars at E.P. “Tom” Sawyer Park. Each seminar is taught by the KHS Behavior Manager and will cover a different behavior topic, such as "Reading & Understanding Canine Body Language." Please register in advance by calling (502) 253-2883. Topics TBA. $12/seminar
Seminar on June 14 @ 10 a.m., E.P. "Tom" Sawyer State Park (gym)
From Wolf to Woof – Come join us for this interesting and informative seminar and learn about the prevailing theories on the domestication of dogs, as well as how different breed types were developed and how you can use breed traits to understand and predict your dog’s behavior. Seminar starts at 10:00am and is about two hours long. $12 or $10 for LDRA Members. Please register in advance.
“New Parent Seminar”
 This hour-long behavior training session is a wonderful first step
toward making your new pet a Lifelong Friend! The New Parent Seminar
is designed to ease the transition for new owners of adopted dogs
and puppies. In addition to learning the essentials, you’ll
find out how to address housetraining, play-biting and destructive
behaviors, along with other important topics.
The New Parent Seminar is held on the 2nd Saturday of
each month at 2 p.m., KHS Main Campus. Please leave your furry friends at home. Call (502) 253-2883 to register
today. FREE
--PRIVATE TRAINING--
Sessions in Your Home!
All private, in-home sessions provide individualized
training programs based on the specific needs of both the owner
and the dog. Our trainers implement a personalized strategy—ranging
from teaching basic obedience to resolving aggression problems—tailored
to create lasting results for you and your pet.
One-on-One Obedience
Weekdays:
$85 per session or 4 sessions for $275 (save $65)
Evenings/Weekends:
$100 per session or 4 sessions for $325 (save $75)
Aggression Cases
Initial Evaluation: $125
Treatment Plan: 4 sessions for $400
--GROUP CLASSES--
From Basics to Agility Training!
Unless otherwise noted, all group classes are one-hour
sessions each week for 6 weeks. Pricing below reflects cost for entire class.
Class sizes are small to maximize
personal attention. Advance registration is necessary.
Beginner Classes
“Positively Puppies”
(8 weeks to 5 months)
This is the most important obedience class you and your dog will
ever take, as it helps remedy bad habits before they are formed.
Puppies up to 5 months will learn basic manners such as sit, down,
coming when called, loose leash walking and playing well with others.
Owners learn how to resolve common puppy behaviors, including play-biting and destructive
chewing, as well as how to house train your new friend. $79
“Manners for Life” 
(Over 5 months)
This is a fun beginner-level obedience course for young adult and
adult dogs who need to learn the basics. Your dog will learn sit,
down and stay, as well as coming when called, loose leash walking
and more! Lessons also address negative canine behaviors, such as
jumping on people. $79
“Wallflower” Class for Shy Dogs
Does your bashful pooch need some self-confidence? Does he shrink away when people or dogs approach? This class uses gentle desensitization techniques to help your shy pup come out of his shell. If your dog has any aggression, see the "Feisty Fido" class or contact the behavior manager about private training. $79
Intermediate Classes
“Tricks for Treats”
Take your dog to the next level of obedience! While building your
pet’s canine IQ, this course will teach you tricks that are
a fun way to spend quality time with your companion long after the
course is over. Dogs learn to shake, high five, wave, bow, play
dead, crawl and more. Class is loaded with tests to reinforce the
skills you and your partner will learn. $79
**NEW CLASS**
Feisty Fido
Are neighborhood walks a disaster filled with barking and lunging? Or, perhaps you've given up on walking your dog out of frustration and embarrassment? Learn how to prevent, treat and recondition reactivity and aggression in dog-aggressive canines. Class space is limited! A Gentle Leader headcollar is required for class. $150
Advanced Classes
“Canine Good Citizen®”
This course is an American Kennel Club (AKC) certification program
designed to reward owners of dogs who have good manners at home
and in the community. Having a well-mannered pet will be a plus
when visiting with friends and family or your vet, landlord or insurance
company! $79
Seasonal Classes
Agility
 This course is a great way to exercise energetic dogs, build confidence in shy dogs and strengthen the bond between you and your pet. Dogs
learn to navigate an obstacle course with jumps, tunnels, A-frames,
dog-walks and more.  Click here to view agility photos.
Beginning, Intermediate and Advanced classes are available. Agility
is a 50-minute class once a week for 6 weeks. $79
"Manners II: Outside"
This class was designed for the dog who behaves wonderfully indoors, but becomes more challenging to control outdoors. Learn how to transfer
the commands learned in “Manners for Life” to keep your
pet’s attention while enjoying the great outdoors. $79
**NEW CLASS**
"Tracking"
Dogs love to smell, so let your dog do what he does best - sniff! Teach your dog to follow a scent trail. Great exercise and problem-solving activity for any dog, regardless of breed or age, that has completed a basic training class. Each class is limited to six people/pets. $79
Click here for behavior training testimonials and photos.
Click here to download a class registration form. (Adobe Acrobat Reader needed. Click here to download a free version.)
All Fees Are Subject to Change. References Are Available Upon Request.
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Class Locations:
South Louisville
Kentucky Humane Society’s Main Campus
241 Steedly Drive
Louisville, KY 40214
Highlands
Church of the Advent (corner of Baxter and Broadway)
901 Baxter Avenue
Louisville, KY 40204
Jeffersontown
Jeffersontown Presbyterian Church (near corner of Watterson Trail)
10409 Taylorsville Road
Louisville, KY 40299
Springhurst
Watkins United Methodist Church
9800 Westport Rd.
Louisville, KY 40241
*NEW East End locations*
Fern Creek
St. Alban's Episcopal Church
9004 Beulah Church Rd.
Louisville, KY 40291
E.P. "Tom" Sawyer State Park
3000 Freys Hill Road
Louisville, KY 40241
(classes held in the gymnasium)
Contact our Behavior Manager at (502) 253-2883 to register for a group class, schedule a private session or get information and helpful tips over the phone.
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Class Schedule- Start Dates
(updated July 18, 2008)
*Dates below reflect START dates for each group class, which run for six weeks, unless otherwise noted in the class description above.
JULY
July 22
Tricks for Treats @ 6:00pm, Springhurst
Manners/Puppy Combined @ 7:15pm, Springhurst
July 31
Manners for Life @ 6:00pm, South Louisville
Positively Puppies @ 7:15pm, South Louisville
AUGUST
August 5
Tricks for Treats @ 6pm, Highlands
Manners/Puppy Combined @ 7:15pm, Highlands *FULL*
August 18
Manners for Life @ 6:00pm, Fern Creek
Positively Puppies@ 7:15pm, Fern Creek
August 20
Manners for Life @ 6:00pm, South Louisville
Positively Puppies @ 7:15pm, South Louisville
August 23
Manners for Life @ 6:00pm, South Louisville
Positively Puppies @ 7:15pm, South Louisville
Feisty Fido @ 1:00pm, South Louisville
August 30
Manners for Life @ 10:00am, Fern Creek
Positively Puppies @ 11:15am, Fern Creek
Late August
Beginners Agility, South Louisville - Wednesdays and Saturdays TBD
Click here to download a class registration form. (Adobe Acrobat Reader needed. Click here to download a free version.)
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Behavior Tips - Printable Handouts (PDFs)
Canine Communication Guide
Chewing & Destructive Behavior
Crate Training
Housetraining
New Baby
Positive Reinforcement
Puppy Mouthing or Play-biting
Separation Anxiety
The Barking Dog
Who's the Boss? Leadership Program
Click here for more pet tips.
Contact our Behavior Manager at (502) 253-2883 to register for a group class, schedule a private session or get information and helpful tips over the phone.
Fax number is (502) 253-2212.
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