Beginning/Intermediate Class Schedule

Settle

Waiting quietly a his trainers' feet.

Big or little

Training for dogs of all sizes, breeds and ages.

All breeds

Positive training for any breed or breed combination.

Help!

Behavior questions answered; training for the whole family. Kids welcome!

Leave-it!

Learning to work around temptations, distractions and other dogs and people.

All ages

Beginning classes are divided by age - young puppies, older puppies and adults.

Beginning & Intermediate
CLASS SCHEDULE

HOW TO REGISTER

NOV - DEC - JAN
4-weeks $175 - 1.5 hour classes held once per week
$325 for two-class discount pkg when paid in advance!
6 dogs per class, with one instructor and one assistant

WHAT WILL WE LEARN?
The Beginning and Intermediate classes are where you will build strong foundations to get ready for our many fun Advanced classes!

Level 1
BEGINNING

Level 1 - Beginning Classes

Entry level classes for puppies, adolescents & adult dogs who have not attended a previous class. Same curriculum. Choose which class based on the age of your dog when the class begins.

Level 2
INTERMEDIATE

Level 2 - Intermediate Prep

Second level classes for puppies, adolescents & adult dogs who have completed a beginning level class at Diamonds in the Ruff or other group class at an approved positive reinforcement school.

For clicker-savvy Intermediate Prep graduates. Fun topics offered monthly. Go here for the Schedule of Advanced Classes. And here for Advanced Class Descriptions. There are also Specialty Classes available.

We just wanted to thank all of you for the two wonderful class sessions we took with Bruno. We learned so much over the past 8 weeks and your knowledge and patience with him were exceptional! You guys do amazing work, and we can't wait to recommend you to anyone who asks.

All the best,
Kellie, Quinn, Graham and Bruno

DAYTIME, EVENING & WEEKEND GROUP CLASSES!
Dogs with aggression / reactivity to dogs or people are not appropriate for group classes.
Not sure? You may contact Travis at travisbyrnes@comcast.net to schedule a pre-class private evaluation.

Private lessons and behavior consultations are available.

JOT DOWN YOUR CLASS CHOICES FROM THE SCHEDULE BELOW AND THEN CLICK HERE TO REGISTER

Which beginning class you choose will depend on how old your dog is today.
CHOOSE YOUR BEGINNING CLASS BASED ON THE AGE OF YOUR DOG

Preschool (under 4 1/2 months), Kindergarten (under 6 months), Headstart (6 months or over)
Beginning all ages classes are also offered, adults & puppies welcome

Main Classroom: Northside - 3400 N. Monroe | South Hill: Prairie Dog - 5608 S. Regal

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Page is updated by hand and may not reflect actual availability. Available spots are filled in the order registrations are received.

BEGINNING

North monroe
3400 N. Monroe - about 10 min from downtown

LEVEL 1 - BEGINNING CLASSES
$175 / 4-week session
(Scroll down for Level 2 - Intermediate Prep)

Classes marked in GREY are full.
Classes marked in RED are the available spots for the upcoming session.

READY TO SELECT YOUR CLASS?
Get a pen and write down the day, date & time of your first and second choice classes -or multiple levels of classes if you are registering for a class package. Once you have your choices, click on the red button below and follow the instructions to complete the online registration form. We can't wait to see you in class!

HOW TO REGISTER

ALL AGE GROUPS ARE THE SAME BEGINNING CLASS CURRICULUM

Puppy classes are for pups under 6 months only.
Headstart is open to dogs 6 months and older.

Beginning - "all ages" class is open to puppies as well as adolescents and adults.

(We offer all-ages groups to give families with new pups and adult dogs a place to bring both to the same class.)

PUPPY CLASSES
PUPPIES - under 6 months

(Yes, Preschool age pups may attend Puppy K):

Your baby puppy under 6 months of age may start as soon as you have your vet's permission. This class covers all the basic foundation skills plus support for normal puppy concerns like mouthing, biting, crate training and house training.

Monday PM Puppy Preschool - 4.5 mo & under

Travis Byrnes, CPDT-KA & Mindi Ritz

OCT 28-NOV 18, 6:00-7:30PM - FULL

NOV 25-DEC 16, 6:00-7:30PM - FULL

JAN 6-27, 6:00-7:30PM - 6 spots

Tuesday PM Puppy K - under 6 mo

Dana Byrnes, CPDT-KA & Carol Byrnes, CPDT-KA

NOV 26-DEC 17, 7:30-9:00PM - 4 spots

JAN 7-28, 7:30-9:00PM - 6 spots

Wednesday DAYTIME PUPPY - under 7 mo

Taryn Winegardner, IAABC-ADT, CPDT-KA & Michelle Brady, CPDT-KA

OCT 30-NOV 20, 11AM-12:30PM - FULL

NOV 27-DEC 18, 11AM-12:30PM - FULL
JAN 8-29 , 11:00AM-12:30PM - 6 spots

Friday AFTERNOON Puppy K - under 6 mo

Travis Byrnes, CPDT-KA & Arielle Dykes

NOV 1-22, 4:00-5:30PM - 2 spots left!

JAN 10-31, 4:00-5:30PM - 6 spots

Saturday DAYTIME Puppy K - under 6 mo

Michelle Brady, CPDT-KA & Ali Blakney

JAN 11-FEB 1, 1:00-3:30PM - 6 spots

HALF-GROWN TO ADULT

ADOLESCENTS & ADULTS - 6 months & over

The normal adolescent fear stage can be a bit of a rollercoaster. Puppy license runs out, teenagers push limits and test boundaries. They find their voice and startle and alarm at everything. The Headstart level focuses on remedial socialization, self-control and basic foundation lessons for dogs 6 months to adults.

Wednesday DAYTIME PUPPY - under 7 mo

Taryn Winegardner, IAABC-ADT, CPDT-KA & Michelle Brady, CPDT-KA

OCT 30-NOV 20, 11:00AM-12:30PM - FULL

NOV 27-DEC 18, 11:00AM-12:30PM - FULL

JAN 8-29 , 11:00AM-12:30PM - 6 spots

Wednesday PM Beginning - all ages

Arielle Dykes & Hayley Jewell

OCT 30-NOV 20, 6:00-7:30PM - FULL

NOV 27-DEC 18, 6:00-7:30PM - 4 spots

JAN 8-29, 6:00-7:30PM - 6 spots

Saturday DAYTIME Beginning - all ages

Travis Byrnes, CPDT-KA & Mindi Ritz

NOV 2-23, 11:00-12:30PM - FULL

Travis Byrnes, CPDT-KA & Sara Robinson

NOV 30-DEC 21, 11:00-12:30PM - FULL

JAN 11-FEB 1, 11:00-12:30PM - 6 spots

Sunday DAYTIME Beginning - all ages

Taryn Winegardner, IAABC-ADT, CPDT-KA & Emily/Ali

OCT 27-NOV 17, 1:00-2:30PM - 2 spots

Dakota Eckenroth & Sarah Bollig-Dorn

NOV 24-DEC 15, 11:00-12:30PM - FULL

Taryn Winegardner, IAABC-ADT, CPDT-KA & Emily/Ali

JAN 5-26, 11:00-12:30PM - 6 spots

Scroll down for Level 2
Intermediate Prep

HOW TO REGISTER

Don't wait to pay for your class!

You may pay via Paypal, or send or drop off check or cash to 3400 N. Monroe, 99205

Additional packages and payment options here.

Georgie

Download your vet permission slip here

Take this form to your veterinarian for signature and bring it with you to class. OR you may call your vet clinic to see if they keep a blank on hand. They may scan or snap a pic with a cell phone and email it to ditr.training@gmail.com.

Don't wait until the last minute to get your vet slip signed!

How Early Can My Puppy Begin?

Resources for New Puppy Owners

Dogs from Preschool, Kindergarten and Headstart ALL go on to Intermediate Prep as their next class. See schedule below!

CLASSES AT PRAIRIE DOG

South Hill classroom

Prairie Dog Pet Mercantile, 5608 S. Regal

LEVEL 1

Beginning classes

If you don't see the class you need, check the N side schedule. We do keep a waiting list!

Tues Pdog Puppy K - under 6 mo
Allison Miller & Ali Blakney/Emily Ladd

OCT 29-NOV 19, 5:30-7:00PM

NOV 26-DEC 17, 5:30-7:00PM - 2 spots

JAN 7-28, 5:30-7:00PM - 6 spots

Weds Pdog Beginning - all ages

Vicki Barker & Allison Miller

OCT 30-NOV 20, 6:00-7:30PM - FULL

NOV 27-DEC 18, 4:00-5:30PM - 3 spots

JAN 8-29, 4:00-5:30PM - 6 spots

Scroll down for Level 2
Intermediate Prep

HOW TO REGISTER

PAY FOR
YOUR CLASS

Please note: You may mail or drop off check or cash to 3400 N. Monroe or pay via Paypal below:

Four-week Group Class - all levels

$175

Beginning class

Intermediate class

Discount Packages

Two-class package

$325

($350 value -$25 savings)

8 wks of training

Three-class package
$475

($525 value - $50 savings)

12 wks of training

Transfer fee $75

In case of illness or emergency, by approval, transfer to a future class.

Other amounts not listed above
(enter amount)

SCROLL DOWN FOR LEVEL 2
INTERMEDIATE PREP SCHEDULE

The Schedule is a work in progress.

Keep checking back for FALL classes!

GO HERE FOR ADVANCED CLASSES!

Pay for your class

qUESTIONS? PLEASE EMAIL!

PAYMENT MUST BE RECEIVED PROMPTLY IN ORDER TO HOLD YOUR SPOT IN CLASS.

You may pay via Paypal, check or cash. Please let us know immediately if you need to make special payment arrangements.

$75 transfer fee to postpone to a future class if your plans change at the last minute. No refunds for no-shows once the session has started.

Absent?
In-person make-ups are not possible, but if you are absent, you won't miss your lessons.

In addition to your written handbook, we have updated our online homework to include videos of class demos and detailed instructions that you can review together as you practice at home. Links to Pre-recorded Zoom classes are provided with your online homework.

Intermediate Prep