Dog Training

The Hill Country SPCA is proud to offer obedience classes. We believe that one of the best ways to build a bond with your four legged companion is through mutual respect and understand. Here at the Hill Country SPCA we believe in training using positive reinforcement techniques.

You may recognize our pet trainer as our Assistant Shelter Manager, Tia Schenewerk. What you may not know is she has been working with animals for the past 8 years. She worked for PetSmart as a Pet Trainer for 2 years, completing their 120 hour training course plus an internship. She has successfully trained hundreds of dogs and their owners. From there she moved on to work for a Veterinary Clinic for over a year as both a Groomer and Veterinary Technician, and finally landed here at the Hill Country SPCA where she has been for the past 5 years.

Her experience in the many different areas of pet care give her a unique outlook on how to best work with both you and your pet to build the best bonds possible, or solve any potential behavioral problems you may be struggling with.

Class Type	Price & Length	Commands Taught
Group Obedience Training (Beginner)	6 weeks- $90	Watch Me Sit Lay Down Stay Loose Leash Walking Leave It Drop It Come When Called Shake/High Five
Group Obedience Training (Intermediate)	6 weeks- $90	We work on all of the behaviors learned in Beginner Obedience and build on them. Adding in the three D's Distance, Distraction, and Duration to help your pet respond the same in any situation. We also add in new behaviors such as Heel, and more.
Group Trick Training	4 Weeks $60 Total	Each class is tailored to the clients. We teach all kinds of tricks, as well the basics to build on for new tricks. Some of the possible tricks Shake, Spin, Sit Pretty, Cookie on the Nose, Roll Over, Play Dead, Dance, Holding Objects. Your imagination is the limit! *Dogs who successfully learn 10 beginner tricks are eligible for AKC's Novice Trick Dog title (All breeds & Mixes)*
Private Obedience	$65/hr	Based on clients needs. Such as, problem behaviors such as door dashing, counter surfing, barking, jumping, puppy problems, potty training, and much more.
Canine Good Citizenship	(Understanding of basic manners required) 5 Week Course with CGC Test-$90 CGC Test Only - $25	The Canine Good Citizen program is the standard of behavior for dogs in our communities. The CGC award is a prerequisite for many therapy dog groups. Some homeowner’s insurance companies encourage CGC testing, and an increasing number of apartments and condos require that resident dogs pass the CGC test.