ENTRY LEVEL CLASS SCHEDULE
2010
NOW TAKING REGISTRATIONS FOR WINTER/SPRING CLASSES!
Puppy classes fill very quickly - don't wait!

... Puppy Class Schedule .................... ........Headstart class schedule
........... pups under 6 months ........................ ........older pups and adults over 6 months


If you have completed an entry level training class, click HERE for the intermediate level Prep class schedule.


Complete Understanding and Training Your Dog Package
One month (6-hour) training class session plus 3 behavior lectures - $30 discount!

Choose your class from the schedules (below) and then fill out the online registration form

BEYOND BEGINNING? >

Beginning class openings for April:


Puppy Preschool . .......Mon April 5-26 ......... .
7:00-8:30PM < 5 spots left
Puppy Kindergarten ....Tues April 6-27..
..........7:30-9:00PM < 7 spots left
Puppy Kindergarten ....Sat April 3-24 .............3
:00-4:30PM < 5 spots left
PK/Headstart @ Lib Lk. Wed April 7-28
....... . 7:00-8:30PM < 6 spots left

Headstart .....................Wed April 7-28 ..... ....6:00-7:30PM < FULL
Headstart for Small Dogs.Thurs April 8-29 .....
6:00-7:30PM < openings available
Headstart .....................Sat April 3-24 .... ......
11:00AM-12:30PM < openings available

FOR MAY CLASSES AND BEYOND: Under 6 months or Over 6 months of age

HELP! WHICH CLASS SHOULD I CHOOSE?
Click here for help deciding what is the best class for you and your dog!


If the class you want is full, p
lease email to be put on a waiting list.
Scheduling issues? Call for help finding a flexible attendance plan - 328-6959.

Entry level classes for dogs with no previous class experience. Identical curriculum, divided by age.

Second level class - Prep -
For dogs who have completed a beginning class.
The clicker class.

Many fun classes to choose from.
Three levels: Blue, Green & Red.
Pick classes that best suit your goals.
What is My Dog Saying?
Positive Solutions for Problem Behavior
Impulse Control & Surviving Adolescence


Beginning Level Classes (no previous class experience)

$85 per dog - 4 wk session (6 hours)

Class sessions begin monthly, year round. They are 4 weeks in length, 1 1/2 hours once per week for a total of 6 hours of instruction.

Class size is limited
to 8-10 dogs per class with one instructor and one assistant for plenty of personal attention. Classes are held indoors, heated in winter and air conditioned in summer.

What will we learn?
The beginning classes (Puppy or Headstart) will cover how to teach basic commands on hand signal and voice command (come when called, sit, down, stand, stay, leave it) as well as sit-for-petting, walking on leash, leadership and basic house manners. Time will be spent in each class for problem solving and behavior questions. Most important, socialization and FUN!

(A training manual and other written materials are included with your beginning class tuition.)

 
Thank you all very much for having such a
wonderful place for dogs and their people to
come and learn together! - Windy W.
Choose your class from the schedule below and then fill out the
ONLINE REGISTRATION FORM


"Training takes time to deliver repeatable, predictable, and reliable behaviors;
a forged relationship between you and the student.
You cannot wish it so or rush it through, it needs to be built."
- Ken Ramirez


BEGINNING (entry level) CLASSES
for puppies and adults with no previous class experience / $85 - four weeks, 1 1/2 hr classes.


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PUPPIES 3-6 MONTHS:


Schuyler

Class dates marked in purple still have openings
Click on the class heading for a description of each class.

2010:

Puppy Pre-School
A first class for puppies under 4-1/2 months. Puppies may attend as early as their vet gives permission to attend.


Registration form - click here!

Monday: 7:00-8:30 pm
Instructed by Carol Byrnes, CPDT & Dana Byrnes, CPDT

FULL > Mar 1-22

5 spots left> Apr 5-26 / May 3-24 / Jun 7-28 / July 12-Aug 2 / Sept 6-27 / Oct 4-25 / Nov 1-22 / Nov 29-Dec 20

Puppy Kindergarten
A first class for pups under 6 months
(Preschool over-flow in this class!)

Small breed dogs 6-7 months may attend Puppy K if the owner's schedule won't allow them to attend a Headstart class.

 

Registration form - click here!

Tuesday: 7:30 - 9:00 pm
Dana Byrnes, CPDT & Amy Barker
FULL > Mar 2-23 /

7 spots left> Apr 6-27 / May 4-25 / Jun 8-29 / July 13-Aug 3 / Sept 7-28 / Oct 5-26 / Nov 2-23 / Nov 30-Dec 21


Saturday: 3:00-4:30 pm
Instructed by Dana Byrnes, CPDT & Carol Byrnes, CPDT
FULL > Mar 6-27

5 spots left> Apr 3-24 / May 1-22 / Jun 5-26 / July 10-31 / Sept 4-25 / Oct 2-23 / Oct 30-Nov 20 / Nov 27-Dec 18


Puppy Kindergarten/Headstart Combo
in Liberty Lake

A first class for pups of all ages.

Registration form - click here!


Wednesday: 7:00-8:30 pm

Instructed by: Cathy Fox, CPDT

6 spots left > Apr 7-28 / Jun 9-30 / Sept 8-29 / Oct 6-27 / Nov 3-24 / Dec 1-22


Puppy Play Group

Supplemental socialization opportunities for puppies 6 months and under who are DITR students in a Puppy Preschool, Kindergarten or Prep class.
4 play group sessions for $40

Registration form - click here!


Sunday: 4:45-5:30 pm

Winter/Spring 2010: (no March playgroup) Apr 11, 18, 25, May 2, 9, 16, 23, 30, Jun 6, 13, 20, 27

Fall: Sept 19, 26, Oct 3, 10, (skip 17&24) Oct 31, Nov 7, 14, 21

 

Jumpstart sessions

We train your dog for you while you observe. As your dog progresses, we coach you on maintaining his performance. Your dog benefits by learning from a skilled and experienced dog trainer. Your dog is spared the pitfalls of you learning to be a dog trainer while at the same time trying to teach your dog.


Individual 1/2 hour sessions are available weekday
afternoons at our training studio by appointment.

Dogs should be pre-enrolled or currently attending a class session.
$30 per half hour. Must be paid in advance, 24 hr cancellation required.

Email for more info



Higgins

OLDER PUPS AND ADULTS:

Headstart is for pups 6 months through adults of any age.

On the cusp? "Just turned" 6 months?
You may attend either Puppy K or Headstart.

Your schedule doesn't allow you to attend Puppy Class dates? You may enroll in Headstart instead. The curriculum is the same, just no free play socialization time. You may pick up your missed socialization op in the Puppy Playgroup on Sundays.

Yes, you can teach an old dog new tricks!
It's never too late to start training!


"We went to the first class last night and felt that we learned so much just in ONE sitting!!!
I have already started applying the instruction and CAN'T believe how well it's already working
with my young dog Cooper. Thanks for the quality of instruction and I can't wait for more!!!"
- Jeff & Amy M.


2010:


Headstart
A first class for older puppies and adult dogs

 

Puppies may attend the Headstart class if your schedule won't allow you to attend a puppy class. Adult dogs may not attend classes for puppies.

 

 

 

Registration form - click here!

Wednesday: 6:00 - 7:30 pm
Instructed by: Dana Byrnes, CPDT , Kim Imel & Teri Beeman

FULL > Mar 3-24 / FULL > Apr 7-28 /

openings available > May 5-26 / Jun 9-30 / July 14-Aug 4 / Aug 11-Sept 1 / Sept 8-29 / Oct 6-27 / Nov 3-24 / Dec 1-Dec 22

DAYTIME!
Wednesday: 11:00-12:30 pm
Instructed by Pat Moberly, CPDT & Kathie Wamsley


openings available > May 5-26 / Sept 22-Oct 13

Wednesday: 12:30-2:00 pm
Instructed by Pat Moberly, CPDT & Kathie Wamsley

openings available > Jun 9-30 / Oct 27-Nov 17


Thursday: 6:00 - 7:30 pm
Instructed by Diane Baker & Nancy Royse

FULL > Mar 4-25

openings available > May 6-27 / July 15-Aug 5 / Sept 9-30 / Nov 11-Dec 9 (skip 25 thxgvng)

Saturday: 11:00-12:30 pm
Rotating Instructors: Cathy Fox, CPDT, Teri Beeman, Kathie Wamsley
FULL > Mar 6-27 /

openings available > Apr 3-24 / May 1-22 / Jun 5-26 / July 10-31 / Sept 4-25 / Oct 2-23 / Oct 30-Nov 20 / Nov 27-Dec 18


Sunday: 1:00-2:30 pm
Instructed by Pat Moberly, CPDT and Judy Campbell

openings available > Apr 11-May 2 / May 9-30 / Sept 19-Oct 10

Tuesday 4:00-5:30 pm
Instructed by Pat Moberly, CPDT & Laura Felgenhauer

openings available > Sept 21-Oct 12


Headstart for Small Dogs (for puppies & dogs under 30lbs)
Thursday: 6:00-7:30 pm

Instructed by Diane Baker & Nancy Royse

openings available > Apr 8-29 / Jun 10-31 / Aug 12-Sept 2 / Oct 7-28


Puppy Kindergarten/Headstart Combo
in Liberty Lake

A first class for pups of all ages.

Registration form - click here!


Wednesday: 7:00-8:30 pm

Instructed by: Cathy Fox, CPDT
in session > Feb 3-24

6 spots left > Apr 7-28 / Jun 9-30 / Sept 8-29 / Oct 6-27 / Nov 3-24 / Dec 1-22

Jumpstart sessions

We train your dog for you while you observe. As your dog progresses, we coach you on maintaining his performance. Your dog benefits by learning from a skilled and experienced dog trainer. Your dog is spared the pitfalls of you learning to be a dog trainer while at the same time trying to teach your dog.


Individual 1/2 hour sessions are available weekday
afternoons at our training studio by appointment.

Dogs should be pre-enrolled or currently attending a class session.
$30 per half hour. Must be paid in advance, 24 hr cancellation required.

Email for more info

BEHAVIOR 101 Lecture series
mini-seminars to help you better understand your dog

Do you want to learn more about dogs and how they view the world,
how they learn and why they behave the way they do?
Do you have specific behavior or social issues and need answers?


Join us for our Behavior 101 Lecture Series!


Complete Understanding & Training Your Dog package!

Includes a 4 wk (6 hour) training session for your dog and your family: $85
-PLUS- all three Behavior 101 lectures - $35 each:

2-1/2 hour "What is My Dog Saying" Canine Communication lecture
2-hour "Positive Solutions for Problem Behavior" lecture

2-hour "Impulse Control & Surviving Adolescence" lecture

$190 value
Package tuition price:
$160
(no other discounts apply)

... Puppy Class Schedule .................... ........Headstart class schedule
........... pups under 6 months ........................ ........older pups and adults over 6 months


READY TO REGISTER?
Select the class that best fits your schedule and a second choice, in case that class is full

Click here to register!
Click here to register online!

Questions about registration? Click here.

Click below for intermediate/advanced class offerings:


Click here for Special Classes for Social Needs
Social Skills & Remedial Rovers classes for dogs with issues around other dogs or people.



TRANSFERS, CANCELLATIONS AND MAKE-UPS
Because our classes are limited to 8-10 students per class, classes frequently fill
weeks in advance. Last minute cancellations and transfers can wreak havoc
with the balance of the class registrations. Please check your calendar
carefully and plan to attend the class you sign up for.

Make-ups are available.
Should an emergency or illness occur, please contact your instructor as early
as possible to make arrangements for make-up in another class or transfer to a future class.
Your instructor's contact information is inserted in your handbook.

Transfers must be taken within 60 days. No refunds after week 2.
Cost of printed materials will be deducted from pro-rated refunds.





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