The Pennsylvania Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (PSPCA), a non-profit organization that, you know, helps keep animals safe, is providing low-cost classes for your favorite four-legged little friends. Class will be in session soon.

The behavior and training classes are being held at two locations: the organization’s headquarters at 350 E. Erie Avenue and their satellite office in Fishtown at 1546 Frankford Ave.

Here’s what you can expect you from the teachers, according to the PSPCA website:

Our trainers believe strongly in strengthening the bond between human and companion animal. For this reason, they regard training as an exercise in building relationship rather than obedience. Such an approach promises greater understanding and symbiosis within our family packs.

Like puppies, these classes come in all different shapes and sizes. Not sure which course is for your best friend? Let’s take a look at some of the courses and what they each have to offer.

From PSPCA:

Puppy Kindergarten (6 week class)

Saturdays 9:00am-10:00am, 7/11/15 through 8/15/15

This class is recommended for puppies 8 weeks to 16 weeks old. We’ll cover basic cues, such as eye contact, sit, down, coming when called, etc., as well as socialization, house training, problem prevention and supervised playtime.

Puppy Playtime (1 day)

Saturdays 10:00am-11:00am, 7/11/15 through 8/15/15

Puppy Playtime is a wonderful opportunity for your pup to frolic with peers in a safe, supervised environment. 

Basic Training (6-week class)

Thursdays 6:30pm-7:30pm, 7/23/15 through 8/27/15

This class is recommended for puppies older than 5 months and adult dogs who haven’t yet attended training classes. We’ll cover basic cues, such as eye contact, sit, down, coming when called, etc., impulse control; leash skills; problem prevention.

Pee Wee Basics (6 week class)

Saturdays 11:15am-12:15pm, 7/11/15 through 8/15/15

This class is recommended for small breed puppies older than 5 months and adult dogs weighing less than 25lbs. We’ll cover basic cues, such as eye contact, sit, down, coming when called, etc.; impulse control; leash skills; problem prevention.

Tricks (4 week class)

Thursdays 7:45pm-8:45pm, 7/23/15 through 8/13/15

(Editors Note: We really want to sit in on this class and take photos.)

This class will uncover your dog’s hidden trickster!  You and your dog will have a blast learning new antics like shake, rollover, crawl, take a bow and more. (Successful completion of the Basic Training class or equivalent is required.)

Here’s a link to the PSPCA website with more information on how to sign your pup for summer school. 

And as promised here’s a 100 photos of puppies, because puppies.