Training Class Rules & Policies

For the First Class with Dogs

  • Bring your dog to class on leash and do not allow your dog to greet other dogs.
  • A plain, flat, nylon buckle collar, martingale collar, head halter, or harness is required (no choke chains or pronged collars please). 
  • A non-retractable nylon or leather five or six-foot leash is required. Please, no Flexi-Leads!
  • Please provide your dog the opportunity to eliminate before class and make sure to pick up after your pet. 
  • A variety of your dog’s favorite treats, cut up into very small pieces (M&M sized), in a treat holder you can hook onto your clothes.
  • Your hungry dog!


Refunds & Credits
A full refund will be offered if we are notified at least 7 days prior to the start date of class. No other refunds or discounts will be given after the class starts. 

Appropriate Behavior
Animal Humane New Mexico reserves the right to deny any dog that is determined to be behaviorally inappropriate (either disruptive or dangerous) for class.  This is for the protection of all students in our classes and workshops.  If your dog is not appropriate for the class, we offer you two private consultations with one of the staff behaviorists at Animal Humane.  If you are concerned your dog may not be behaviorally appropriate for class, please contact the Behavior Department before you sign up!

Children in Class
At Animal Humane, we appreciate when all family members attend classes.  For the safety and well-being of all class participants (humans and dogs), children must be under parental control and supervision at all times.  Human students under 18 years old must always be accompanied by an adult.  Running, yelling, and screaming are not permitted during class.  Children must only interact with their own dog during class as some dogs may be uncomfortable around children.  Children should be instructed to never approach or touch another dog in class as it may not be friendly toward children.