We have a wide variety of fun and engaging group training classes that will take your bond with your dog to the next level. Remember, a well-trained dog is a happy dog! Some of our most popular classes include Puppy Socials, Reactive Rover class, and Basic Obedience class.
Before your first class (or even before signing up), please view our training policies. These policies are design not only for your and your pet’s safety, but to ensure classes run smoothly and effectively. Remember, both for shelter animals and public classes, all of Joybound’s dog training is done via positive reinforcement methods.
Dog Training Classes
Meet Our Training Team
Dr. Wailani Sung
Senior Director of Training and Enrichment
Inspired every day by the love people have for their pets, Dr. Sung has dedicated her career to improving people’s understanding of animal behavior. She joined the Joybound team after several years as the Director of Behavior and Welfare Programs at San Francisco SPCA. Dr. Sung is a board-certified veterinary behaviorist, widely published author, and featured guest on pet behavior documentaries by PBS and Netflix.
Aldyn Markle
Behavior Specialty Services Manager
Aldyn is a Certified Professional Dog Trainer (CPDT-KA), a Fear Free Certified Trainer, and has completed Michael Shikashio’s master course in canine aggression. Her journey began at the San Francisco SPCA, with a focus on enrichment, behavior modification, and veterinary behavior service. Aldyn focuses on compassionate education for pet parents, emphasizing science-based, humane approaches to pet behavior challenges.
Shelley Bever
Public Dog Trainer
Shelley brings more than 45 years of experience working with both personal pets and shelter dogs, with a focus on enhancing overall behavior. She has extensive training in obedience, reactivity, shyness, agility, and behavioral problem-solving. With a strong background in group classes, enrichment, handling, and post-surgical care, Shelley is dedicated to utilizing her expertise in dog and cat behavior to help as many animals as possible.
Private Consultations
Need one-on-one assistance from a professional trainer for a particular challenge or behavior? Looking for an in-depth analysis by a board certified veterinary behaviorist? We can help!
Our behavior and training team offers private consultations for dog and cat guardians. Each consultation includes discussing behavior history, solidifying goals, and developing and evaluating a training and management plan. Joybound uses humane, science-based training techniques and offers sessions at competitive rates.
