Behavior Problems
We believe the human-animal bond is best supported when individuals and their pets engage
in positive reinforcement training with experienced trainers. When unwanted behaviors are addressed with a trainer
a pet and his/her family have a much better chance at living together happily. We encourage pet owners
to ask for and check references when interviewing a trainer or behavioral consultant.
The Coalition for Companion Animals and its member organizations do not endorse or make
representations regarding the competence or capabilities of any organizations or individuals
that provide pet training or behavioral consultation services.
Dog Behavior Resources:
- Del Monte Kennel Club
- (831) 484-2777,
Message: 333-9032
- Dog Training of Salinas Valley - (831) 758-4137,
Message:
758-1900
- From the Heart
Animal Behavior Counseling and Dog Training -
(831) 783-0818
- Monterey Bay Dog Training Club - Watsonville:
(831) 724-6657, Santa Cruz: (831) 423-7693, Salinas: (831) 758-8051
- Monterey County Animal Services - (831) 769-8850
- Petsmart Training Classes - Sand
City:
(831) 392-0150
Salinas:
(831) 775-0318
- Sirius Puppy Training Center
-
(831) 624-9010
Classes offered: Puppy training (10-16 weeks old), Level one, Skills, Freestyle, Agility.
Click here for more info - Sundowner Kennels & Dog Training -
Kate Davern (408) 847-3825
- The SPCA of Monterey County - from Monterey
(831) 373-2631; from Salinas (831) 422-4721
The SPCA has a wide range of puppy and dog classes as well as behavior consultations. Classes take place at Del Monte Center in Monterey or at the SPCA education center. Discount for shelter adoptees. You can call their behavior hotline at: (831) 373-2631
Click here for a schedule of dog training classes
Click here for dog behavior information
Classes offered at Monterey County Fairgrounds.
Click here for more info
Classes offered at Castroville Community Center.
Click here for more info
Classes offered: Puppy, Basic I & II, Intermediate, Advanced, Tracking, Flyball
Discount for shelter adoptions. Classes available at 561-H Brunken Ave. Salinas.
Click here for more info
Classes offered at Monterey Fairgrounds and "Pet Pals" in Soquel
Click here for more info
Free dog behavior/training question and answer session with dog behavior counselor, Barbara DeGroodt of From The Heart Animal Behavior Counseling and Dog Training. This session is an open forum for dog owners and foster homes.
Third Thursday of each Month, 6:30pm to 7:30pm. Please be prompt.
There is no fee for the class, which is open to people only. No dogs, please!
Classes offered at 2020 California Ave, Sand City and 1265 N. Davis Rd. Salinas.
Click here for more info
Classes offered in Gilroy
Cat Behavior Resources:
- From the Heart
Animal Behavior Counseling and Dog Training - (831) 783-0818
- The SPCA of Monterey County
The SPCA has many cat behavior handouts. Click here for a listing of cat behavior information. Also you can call their behavior hotline at: (831) 373-2631
- Pet Shrink