Durango Herald file

The foundational manners courses are the first step to a well-behaved dog that owners can take into public places.

Tuesday classes will run from Sept. 20 to Oct. 18, with additional sessions beginning Oct. 25 and Nov. 29. Saturday classes will run from Oct. 1 to Nov. 5. A second session will run from Nov. 5 to Dec. 10.

The first class will be a 30- to 45-minute orientation and trainer-skills workshop without dogs.

For more information and to register, call 946-9116 or visit http://wagbetweenbarks.com.