WHO CAN TAKE THE COURSE? 

The course is open to anyone currently fostering a dog with Austin Pets Alive! 

Eligible foster dogs must be fully vaccinated and 5 months or older.

Foster dogs that exhibit behaviors that could be considered dangerous in a class setting may not attend class. (ie. excessive barking, lunging, and charging).

If your dog is exhibiting behaviors that would disrupt class, such as reactivity that is not manageable from a distance, contact Megan Kaczmarczyk to schedule private sessions to work with your foster pup.

The maximum number of fosters who can enroll in Basic Obedience Class is 10. 

Because each week’s class will build off of the previous week, we strongly encourage fosters to come to all six classes. However, if you need to miss a class, please contact Megan Kaczmarczyk ahead of time to work something out.  

WHAT SHOULD I BRING TO CLASS?

• Your dog on the gear you typically walk them on

• A regular 4-6 foot leash

• Lots of treats :)

• Poop bags

• Plenty of water

ETIQUETTE

For in-person classes, please keep your dog at least 10 feet from other dogs, unless instructed otherwise. Some dogs may be fearful of other people and/or dogs.