Move your dog to the head of the class

A new series of dog obedience classes is being offered by Pinellas County Animal Services.  The lessons, taught by professional trainers, offer help with basic dog behavior, such as primary commands (sit, stay, heal), walking on a leash, waiting and door manners among others.  The class is open to all dog owners whether the pet was adopted from Pinellas County Animal Services or elsewhere.

The classes, for dog owners and their canines, are held at Pinellas County Animal Services on Wednesday evenings from 7 to 8 p.m.  The six-week course is limited to 10 registrants.  Tuition is $100 for all six weeks.

The next series of classes begin Oct. 16 with subsequent sessions being offered beginning Jan. 8, Feb. 26 and March 19. 

Interested parties must submit their class registration and tuition payment in advance of the start of each class session.  Registration forms are available at the Pinellas County Animal Services facility or online at www.pinellascounty.org/animalservices.

Pinellas County Animal Services is located at 12450 Ulmerton Road in Largo. Normal hours of operation are Monday to Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m., with the adoption center closing at 5:30 p.m. Saturday hours are 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. and services include adoptions. Rabies vaccinations are administered on Thursdays from 1 to 4 p.m. The facility is closed all Pinellas County holidays.

For information on how to adopt, donate or volunteer, join Pinellas County Animal Services on Facebook. To learn more about the shelter, visit www.pinellascounty.org/animalservices or call (727) 582-2600. The lost or found pets hotline is (727) 582-2604.

For more information about Pinellas County services and programs, visit www.pinellascounty.org, now with LiveChat, or create a shortcut to www.pinellascounty.org/mobile on any smartphone. Pinellas County government is on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube. Pinellas County complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act.