Dog Obedience
 
FOCAS Dog Obedience Classes Sponsored in Partnership with the Bergen County Animal Shelter

Each session consists of 7 consecutive weekly classes held on Monday evenings.

Enrollment can be in the 7:00 PM or 8:00 PM class.

Training instruction is held at the Bergen County animal shelter in Teterboro, NJ

Basic Obedience/Behavior Modification Training: $100

Basic Obedience/Behavior Modification Training for dogs adopted from BCAS: $75
(A regulation collar and leash are provided at no cost.)

How to build a relationship with your dog through leadership, rewards and basic obedience ccommands are the core of the program. In addition, understanding how to communicate with your dog, reprogramming past faulty learning, nutrition and training equipment are also discussed. Dogs must be at least four months of age to begin training. But no dog is too old to learn. The family member who is with the dog the most, or having the most difficulty handling the dog, should accompany the dog through class instruction.

We look forward to helping you and your pet companion cultivate a very rewarding relationship. For an application or more information call the FOCAS Help Line at 201-943-4019 and press option #3 to leave a message, send an email to info@focasnews.org, or click here to download an application in PDF format.

The results...a happy pet and a happy owner
 
Rabies Clinic
 

Dr. Morris and Mary Ellen Stout working at our rabies clinic.

In a joint effort with the New Jersey Department of Health since 1990, the Shelter has participated in a comprehensive program to control rabies. In the past year more than 6,000 dogs and cats were given inoculations at its weekly clinic. The Shelter continues to serve the municipalities that contract with it as a rabies control center.

Please check our calendar for rabies clinic dates and times. Rabies clinics are open to residents of Bergen County or cats and dogs adopted from our shelter. There is no charge.

All animals that are brought must be restrained, either by collar and leash, or in a carrier. If your pet has had previous rabies shots, please bring the certificate with you when you come to the clinic.