Building the next generation of confident, well-adjusted cats!
Dogs aren’t the only ones who need early socialization and training. Kittens also benefit from early exposure to new experiences, which help them become confident, well-adjusted adult cats.
In person Kitten Kindergarten is open to kittens under 4 months of age, and includes
- Clicker training
- Carrier desensitization and vet practice
- Paw desensitization and nail trimming
- Leash and harness training
- Exposure to new sounds, people, and other kittens
- Important education about litter box management, scratching options, enrichment, and more
- Pleny of Q&A with members of the SF SPCA cat behavior team!
Contact us at catbehavior@sfspca.org or (415) 522-3536 if you have any questions regarding Kitten Kindergarten.
Frequency & Duration: 1 hour per week for 3 weeks
Fee: $105 per kitten (half price for the second kitten in a household; each kitten must have its own adult human handler)
Course prerequisites: Kittens must be 16 weeks of age or younger on the first day of class. Cats should be comfortable with gentle handling.
Location: SF SPCA 201 Alabama St
Class includes: Handbook, homework, and certificate of completion
Class capacity: 6 kittens. At least one adult human per kitten must attend.
Upcoming Classes: SPRING 2023