About Monadnock Humane Society

A shelter training center in Swanzey

Monadnock Humane Society is an animal shelter at 101 W. Swanzey Rd in Swanzey that has served the Monadnock Region since 1875. Alongside adoptions, it runs a dog training center where certified professional dog trainers teach everything from basic obedience and manners to agility and rally obedience in a spacious 60' x 70' indoor training area.

Classes

Basic classes include Puppy Kindergarten, Everyday Canine Essentials for dogs over 4 months and Focused Fido at Level 2. Intermediate options include Canine Good Citizen, and the center also offers competition obedience from Beginner Novice to Utility, agility from Pre-Agility to competition levels, rally obedience from beginner to advanced, and therapy dog training and support. Specialty classes and one hour clinics help with training difficulties, and private lessons are available. The curriculum uses reward-based training methods to teach life skills and obedience behaviors.

Other services

The society also offers pet boarding, dog daycare, a Puppy Play School for pups between eight weeks and four months, and grooming.

What to ask

Ask about the current class calendar, class fees and which level fits your dog.