About Heart Of The Valley Animal Shelter

Shelter training classes in Bozeman

Heart of the Valley Animal Shelter is a private 501(c)(3) non-profit, open-admission animal shelter in Bozeman serving the Gallatin and Madison Valleys, including Belgrade, Manhattan, Three Forks, Big Sky and West Yellowstone. Alongside adoption, lost and found help and stray holding, it offers humane education, canine training classes and behavioral consultations as part of its aim to keep families and pets together.

Training classes

Puppy Socialization is a 5-week group class for puppies under 6 months that builds socialization with people and puppies and sets owners up with training basics, at $125 for 5 classes. Basic Manners is a 5-week group class for dogs at least 6 months old covering sit, down, stay, leash skills and working through distractions, also $125 for 5 classes. Puppies need at least one set of DA2PP and Bordetella vaccines 7 days before the first class, plus a first deworming.

Other services

The shelter also runs special adoption programs for senior adults and military veterans, low cost microchipping, pet licensing, pet food assistance and a no cost Spay/Neuter Assistance Program, and serves over 3,400 pets each year.

What to ask

Ask about the next class start dates and how to book a behavior consultation.