Downtown Dogs - Daycare, Boarding and Training for your Dog

Educational Seminars

The responsibility of owning a dog goes far beyond feeding and walking him. This four legged creature is a part of the family unit and needs to be considered when making family decisions. At Downtown Dogs we strive to build lasting relationships between the dogs we care for and their human caretakers. Towards that goal, we are proud to offer a variety of seminars throughout the year to help strengthen that bond.


Move Over Rover- Preparing for a New Baby

If you are expecting (or recently added) a new human baby to your family, there will be a lot of changes for your family dog. In this seminar, we will discuss some of the concerns you may have, signs of potential problems, and training methods you can use to prepare your dog for this big change. This will be a lecture and demonstration, so please leave your dog(s) at home. Babies are welcome.

The fee for the class is $25 per person or $40 per couple.

Pet First Aid and CPR Training

Come and learn how to help your pet in the event of an emergency. Learn to:

    * ABC's of Pet First Aid * Heat/Cold Injuries
    * Pet CPR * Poisoning
    * Rescue Breathing * Bleeding Protocols
    * Restraining You Pet * Bites and Stings
* Choking Management * Fractures
* Wellness Assessment * Develop a Pet First Aid Kit
* Injury Assessment * And More....

Class instructed by: Suzanne Perino, Certified Pet First Aid/CPR Instructor

Suzanne was in the Health and Fitness industry for over 20 years. Her passion and love for animals led her to change careers. In 2002 she started Whiskers and Tails Pet Sitting and Safety. Suzanne - a certified instructor of PetTech’s PetSaver program teaches a unique and fun Pet First Aid/CPR course. She is committed to educating pet care professionals, clients and pet owners the basic techniques of first aid / CPR and pet safety. Suzanne is proud to be a member of Pet Sitters International, East Bay Pet Sitting Association, and PetTech.

The fee for the class is $65 per person. Classes are held every quarter.