Classes for whole families and their pets start monthly.
Kids welcome!




"In order to really enjoy a dog,
one doesn't merely try to train him to be semi-human.

The point of it is to open oneself
to the possibility of becoming partly a dog."
~ Edward Hoagland




Making tails wag since 1996!

Carol A. Byrnes, CPDT
Dana L. Byrnes, CPDT, owners
2925 N. Monroe
Spokane, WA 99205

 

Questions? Please email!
ditr_training@hotmail.com

Voice mail (509) 325-RUFF
or call Carol: (509) 328-6959
Online Registration Form





Photo courtesy Photos by Bea






What is our training philosophy?
This wonderful blog post by Deborah Flick says it all: "Alpha Dogma - goodbye to all that"
 





Beginning
Schedule

no previous
class experience

Intermediate
Schedule

has completed a
beginning class

Advanced
Schedule

is clicker savvy
3 levels to choose from

Behavior 101
Lectures

Body language, positive
solutions and leadership!
One-on-one
consults or lessons

personal training at home
or in our training studio
Special Needs
Classes

from social issues
to special interest




Association of
Pet Dog Trainers

professional member #4069P

member #219
Our instructors are endorsed by NADOI
National Association of
Dog Obedience Instructors

endorsed #820N


We were voted the best in 2009 - help us win again for 2010!
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Click HERE to find out what's going on
in the Spokane area and beyond.
CGC tests, seasonal events, seminars and cool articles.


Back to school!
Come to class and polish those manners!

Exercise those busy brains and bodies and get ready for the holidays!!

If your busy schedule makes it difficult to find a class session that works, email for options - you may make up your missed class and not need to postpone training for the whole month.

CLICK HERE FOR A CLASS SCHEDULE

Questions?
Call Carol at 328-6959



The next CGC class will be held
Saturdays, Oct 2-23, 9:30AM

CANINE GOOD CITIZEN TESTS
are held several times per year

The next test will be held
at the end of October.

$10 non-class participants

Contact Kathie Wamsley
for directions and to register:
796-2822 or email


Congratulations CGC grads!

Community Services in the Spokane Area
Pet Sitters, Daycares, Dog Walkers, Veterinary Clinics and more!

Hiking With Your Dog!
Join the Spokane Mountaineers for dog friendly hikes!
Join the InlandNWOutdoors Yahoo e-list for more dog friendly outdoor events.


Looking for great dog stuff? We love Urban Canine and Prairie Dog Mercantile!


 

DITR students in the movies!
Our boy Stanley played the role of "unconscious dog in an elevator" and several of our instructor's dogs and students' dogs appeared in the movie with "dog walker" Rachel Leigh Cook.

 

Falling Up (working title, "the Golden Door") was released on Jan. 5th, 2010!

See the trailer




Not a student yet?
Go read what our students have to say about us!


Miss class?
Need one-on-one help with your class lessons?

Schedule a private make-up or one-on-one brush-up session


Looking for an excellent gift for a dog owning
friend or family member?
......

We have gift certificates for training classes!

Order the"What is My Dog Saying?" body language CD
or Training Handbook


Community Services in the Spokane Area
Pet Sitters, Daycares, Dog Walkers, Veterinary Clinics and more!

Hiking With Your Dog!
Join the Spokane Mountaineers for dog friendly hikes!
Join the InlandNWOutdoors Yahoo e-list
for more dog friendly outdoor events.

 



Behavior lecture series:

 

What is My Dog Saying?
~
understanding canine communication & dog body language ~

(Now on CD - click here to order!)

NOW AVAILABLE THROUGH KAREN PRYOR'S CLICKERTRAINING.COM AND TAWZER DOG VIDEOS!

Positive Solutions for Problem Behavior
~ causes and solutions for problem behavior ~

Teaching Impulse Control & Surviving Adolescence
~ establish a balanced & healthy working relationship with your dog ~

All classes are held at our training studio - 2925 N. Monroe

$35 per family per lecture.
One lecture free if you register for our complete
Understanding & Training Your Dog package!
Includes 4 wk training session -plus- all 3 Behavior 101 lectures.

Go here to register!
Too late to register? Just show up!

 



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for a dog owning friend?

Gift Certificates are available!
Email for more information!

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