Making tails wag since 1996!
3400 N. Monroe St. - Spokane, WA
Questions? EMAIL!
Waiting quietly a his trainers' feet.
Training for dogs of all sizes, breeds and ages.
Positive training for any breed or breed combination.
Behavior questions answered; training for the whole family. Kids welcome!
Learning to work around temptations, distractions and other dogs and people.
Beginning classes are divided by age - young puppies, older puppies and adults.
Beginning & Intermediate
CLASS SCHEDULE
FEB - MAR - APR
(scroll down for dates and times)
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!
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.
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), Beginning (all ages)
Main Classroom: Northside - 3400 N. Monroe | South Hill: Prairie Dog - 5608 S. Regal
Page is updated by hand and may not reflect actual availability. Available spots are filled in the order registrations are received.
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're looking forward to training with you!
ALL AGE GROUPS ARE THE SAME BEGINNING CLASS CURRICULUM
Puppy classes are for pups under 6 months only.
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 & Arielle Dykes
FEB 3-24, 6:00-7:30PM - FULL
Dana Byrnes, CPDT-KA &
MAR 3-24, 6:00-7:30PM - 6 spots
APR 14-MAY 5, 6:00-7:30PM - 6 spots
Tuesday PM Puppy K - under 6 mo
Dana Byrnes, CPDT-KA & Carol Byrnes, CPDT-KA
FEB 4-25, 7:30-9:00PM - 1 spot
MAR 4-25, 7:30-9:00PM - 6 spots
APR 15-MAY 6, 7:30--9:00PM - 6 spots
Wednesday DAYTIME PUPPY - under 7 mo
Taryn Winegardner, IAABC-ADT, CPDT-KA & Michelle Brady, CPDT-KA
FEB 5-26, 11:00AM-12:30PM - FULL
MAR 5-26, 11:00AM-12:30PM - 2 spots
APR 16-MAY 7, 11:00AM-12:30PM - 6 spots
Friday AFTERNOON Puppy K - under 6 mo
Travis Byrnes, CPDT-KA & Arielle Dykes
MAR 7-28, 4:00-5:30PM - 5 spots
APR 18-MAY 9, 4:00-5:30PM - 6 spots
Saturday DAYTIME Puppy K - under 6 mo
Michelle Brady, CPDT-KA & Ali Blakney
FEB 8-MAR 1, 3:00-4:30PM - 5 spots !
MAR 8-29, 3:00-4:30PM - 5 spots
APR 19-MAY 10, 3:00-4:30PM - 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
FEB 5-26, 11:00AM-12:30PM - FULL
MAR 5-26, 11:00AM-12:30PM - 2 spots
APR 16-MAY 7, 11:00AM-12:30PM - 6 spots
Wednesday PM Beginning - all ages
Arielle Dykes & Hayley Jewell
FEB 5-26, 6:00-7:30PM - FULL
MAR 5-26, 6:00-7:30PM - 3 spots
APR 16-MAY 7, 6:00-7:30PM - 6 spots
Thursday PM Beginning - all ages
Diane Baker & Julia Engstrom
MAR 6-27, 7:30-9:00PM - 6 spots
APR 17-MAY 8, 7:30-9:00PM - 6 spots
Saturday DAYTIME Beginning - all ages
Travis Byrnes, CPDT-KA & Sara Robinson
FEB 8-MAR 1, 11:00-12:30PM - FULL
MAR 8-29, 11:00-12:30PM - 3 spots
APR 19-MAY 10, 11:00-12:30PM - 6 spots
Sunday DAYTIME Beginning - all ages
Taryn Winegardner, IAABC-ADT, CPDT-KA & Emily/Ali
FEB 2-23, 1:00-2:30PM - FULL
MAR 2-23, 1:00-2:30PM - 4 spots
Dakota Eckenroth & Sarah Bollig-Dorn
APRIL 6-MAY 4 (skip Easter), 11-12:30PM
Scroll down for Level 2
Intermediate Prep
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
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 you or 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
FEB 4-25, 5:30-7:00PM - FULL
MAR 4-25 - 5:30-7:00PM - 6 spots
APR 15-MAY 6 - 5:30-7:00PM - 6 spots
Weds Pdog Beginning - all ages
Vicki Barker & Allison Miller
FEB 5-26, 6:00-7:30PM - 2 spots
MAR 5-26, 4:00-5:30PM - 5 spots
APR 16-MAY 7 - 6:00-7:30PM - 6 spots
Scroll down for Level 2
Intermediate Prep
THEN 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
Pawsitive Dog Prison Graduate
First class $100
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 future classes!
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.
LEVEL 2 - InterMEDIATE PREP
North monroe
(For Beginning Class Grads)
If you previously registered for a class package,
please email to be sure you have selected your next class date and time.
$175 / 4 wk session
Pre-requisite: Must have completed a Level 1 class
Tuesday Prep - 6:00-7:30PM
Carol Byrnes, CPDT-KA & Dana Byrnes, CPDT-KA
FEB 4-25 - 2 spots
MAR 4-25 - 2 spots
APR 15-MAY 6 - 6 spots
Wed DAYTIME Prep - 1:00-2:30PM
Taryn Winegardner, IAABC-ADT, CPDT-KA & Michelle Brady, CPDT-KA
FEB 5-26 - FULL
MAR 5-26 - 6 spots
APR 16-MAY 7 - 6 spots
Wednesday PM Prep - 7:30-9:00PM
Arielle Dykes & Hayley Jewell
MAR 5-26 - 5 spots
APR 16-MAY 7 - 6 spots
Saturday Prep
Michelle Brady, CPDT-KA & Travis Byrnes, CPDT-KA
FEB 8-MAR 1, 1:00-2:30PM - 3 spots
Travis Byrnes, CPDT-KA & Sara Robinson
MAR 8-29, 9:00-10:30AM - FULL
APR 19-MAY 10 - 6 spots
Sunday afternoon Prep
Dakota Eckenroth & Sarah Bollig-Dorn
FEB 2-23, 11:00-12:30PM - 2 spots
Taryn Winegardner, IAABC-ADT, CPDT-KA & Emily Ladd
LEVEL 2
INTERMEDIATE PREP
AT PRAIRIE DOG
South Hill classroom
Prairie Dog Pet Mercantile,
5608 S. Regal
Weds Prairie Dog - Prep Class
Vicki Barker & Allison Miller
FEB 5-26, 4:00-5:30PM - FULL
MARCH 5-26, 6:00-7:30PM - 4 spots
APR 16-MAY 7, 4:00-5:30PM - 6 spots
THEN PAY FOR
YOUR CLASS
LEVEL 2
Intermediate Prep class $175
For dogs who have completed a beginning class
WE ARE CURRENTLY WORKING ON OUR 2025 SCHEDULE - STAY TUNED!
Level 1
BEGINNING
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
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.
Level 3
ADVANCED
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
