Training Workshops

The Operation Kindness behavior team offers in-person training workshops for pet parents to tackle common behavioral challenges with their pets. Workshops are offered at our main shelter in Carrollton and are open to everyone, regardless of where your pet was adopted.
Questions? Send our team an email at behavior@operationkindness.org.

Workshop: The First 48

This workshop will help set your new dog up for success in their first 48 hours in your home. If you recently adopted a dog or are considering adopting soon, The First 48 is the workshop for you!
In The First 48, you will learn how to:

  • Identify traits to select a dog that fits your household and lifestyle
  • Set up your home for your pet’s arrival, including identifying any problem areas
  • Set up successful introductions to family members and family pets
  • Apply behavior training techniques for common behavior challenges like crate and potty training, destructive chewing and pulling on leash

Fee is $20 per person. This workshop is for pet parents only, no dogs will be allowed to attend the class.
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Operation Kindness' fundraising training workshops | No-Kill Animal Shelter and Animal Adoptions
Operation Kindness' training workshops | No-Kill Animal Shelter and Animal Adoptions

Workshop: Chewing, Peeing and Jumping - Oh My!

In this workshop, you’ll learn how to manage unwanted behaviors from your dog. If you have a puppy or a high-energy dog, this is the workshop for you!
You will learn how to:

  • Implement training techniques to prevent challenging behaviors of jumping, inappropriate pottying and destructive behaviors
  • Apply cleaning techniques to prevent future potty incidents
  • Define enrichment concepts and implement a plan to address natural dog behaviors
  • Develop a plan for your individual dog’s behaviors

Fee is $20 per person. This workshop is for pet parents only, no dogs will be allowed to attend the class.
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